Canadian Solar to Attend Deutsche Bank Securities 2013 dbAccess Clean Tech, Utilities & Power Conference

GUELPH, Ontario.

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today is scheduled to attend the Clean Tech, Utilities & Power Conference today at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.

During the conference Michael G. Potter, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Ed Job, Director of Investor Relations will be available to meet with institutional investors.

About Canadian Solar

Founded in 2001 in Ontario, Canada, Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is one of the world’s largest and foremost solar power companies. As a leading vertically integrated provider of solar modules, specialized solar products and solar power plants with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Asia, Canadian Solar has delivered more than 4GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 50 countries. Canadian Solar is committed to improve the environment and dedicated to provide advanced solar energy products, solutions and services to enable sustainable development around the world.

For more information, please visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Department this week announced that Dr. Josh Silverman, Director of the Office of Sustainability Support, has been selected as a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal from the Partnership for Public Service. Silverman was selected for his dedication to reducing the Department’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Silverman is being recognized for identifying gaps in air pollution controls at Department facilities where he initiated steps to prevent the discharge of one of the world’s most potent greenhouse gases, sulfur hexafluoride. These steps include conducting effective maintenance and repairs to reduce leaks, and deploying technologies to capture and reuse these gases.

“The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals recognize federal employees who stand out for their exceptional dedication and creativity, and for daring greatly in order to help their fellow Americans. These nominees have earned our thanks and congratulations for their contributions to our Nation,” said Acting Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman. “Dr. Silverman’s dedication to public service helped halt the release of one million tons of greenhouse gas emissions since 2009, improving air quality and achieving environmental benefits.”

Dr. Silverman joined the Department in 2000, after completing his Doctorate in history and policy at Carnegie Mellon University. A native of Pittsburgh, he lives in Washington, DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood with his wife and two daughters.

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize the federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve by transforming the way government works.

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SolarCity® Corporation (Nasdaq: SCTY), a leading provider of clean energy, and the City of Sacramento this week  announced the completion of two solar installations to power the city’s E.A. Fairbairn Water Treatment Plant on the American River and the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant on the Sacramento River. SolarCity financed, installed and will maintain the solar systems at no cost to the City, with the City paying less for the renewable power generated by the solar systems than the current utility rates. With these new solar systems, the City of Sacramento will deliver the critical commodity of clean drinking water to thousands of residents using clean, solar energy.

“Sacramento is a leader in creating green jobs and reducing our carbon footprint,” said Mayor Kevin Johnson.

This public-private partnership adds more solar energy to our city portfolio, reducing operating costs for ratepayers, making great progress toward the goals in our award-winning Climate Action Plan and creating jobs in our region’s renewable energy industry. We are very proud of this project and all those involved.

The two new systems will generate an estimated 2.2 million kilowatt hours) of solar electricity annually, which is roughly equivalent to the amount needed to power 200 average American homes. The systems will also offset more than 78 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) over their lifetime, equivalent to planting 42,360 trees. SolarCity custom designed the ground-mount panel installations for these two facilities by factoring in the water tank weight constraints. City officials can track the two installations’ energy production and consumption around the clock with SolarCity’s proprietary PowerGuide™ monitoring service, which is fully integrated with the city’s own centralized monitoring system.

“The City of Sacramento’s continuing commitment to renewable energy has played a key role in helping the state of California maintain its leadership as the top solar energy producer in the nation,” said Dennis Cox, SolarCity’s regional vice president in the Central Valley. “SolarCity’s Sacramento operations center currently employs more than 150 people locally, due in part to the City of Sacramento’s environmental and economic stewardship.”

The two water treatment plants’ solar systems, totaling 1.5 megawatts, boost the City of Sacramento’s total solar capacity by 80 percent. SolarCity previously installed solar power at four other key municipal sites: the City Hall, the Police Department, the Meadowview Service Center and the South Corporation Yard.

About SolarCity

SolarCity® (NASDAQ: SCTY) provides clean energy. The company has disrupted the century-old energy industry by providing renewable electricity directly to homeowners, businesses and government organizations for less than they spend on utility bills. SolarCity gives customers control of their energy costs to protect them from rising rates. The company offers solar power, energy efficiency and electric vehicle services, and makes clean energy easy by taking care of everything from design and permitting to monitoring and maintenance. SolarCity currently serves 14 states and signs a new customer every five minutes. Visit the company online at www.solarcity.com and follow the company on Facebook & Twitter.

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May, 2013 — Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSOL), a nationwide leader of turnkey solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, and utility customers, launched its PowerON Solar systems – a selection of house-ready solar kits for customers who are interested in purchasing low-cost, high-value solar at a very clear published price and with complete peace of mind.

“PowerON makes converting to solar energy easier than ever with pre-packaged, professionally designed residential systems starting at less than $6,000,” said Real Goods Solar CEO Kam Mofid.

These convenient solutions are part of Real Goods Solar’s vision and commitment to bring solar to the mainstream by continuously improving upon the economic benefits of going solar for our customers.

Real Goods Solar continues to offer a comprehensive range of leasing and financing choices for those customers who wish to have a solar system with little to no money down. “The deployment of solar financing solutions has been a great growth driver in residential solar and will continue to be a very attractive path for many to benefit from this 100% clean renewable energy source,” continued Mofid. “At the same time, it is important to have an excellent value proposition for those who wish to own the asset from day one and get maximum benefits over the life of the system – this is precisely what PowerON will do.”

PowerON Solar system packages feature high-quality equipment, full system warranties, professional site inspection, complete installation by a licensed professional, public utility review and interconnection. The five available options range from 1.5 to 9 kilowatts rooftop installations. PowerON Solar systems are designed for homes with standard roofing types and sufficient east, south and/or west-facing roof space.

“As consumers look for ways to save and reduce their expenses and embrace the emerging distributed generation model of self-sufficiency coupled with environmental stewardship, we will be there to support their requirements and exceed their expectations,” said Troy Pittock, vice president of residential sales and marketing. “With PowerON’s clear and transparent pricing and excellent cost and performance attributes, Real Goods Solar continues to help more Americans achieve maximum benefits from going solar.”

About Real Goods Solar, Inc.

Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSOL) is the nation’s pioneer in delivering commercial, residential and utility turn-key solar energy solutions. Beginning with the very first photovoltaic panel sold in the U.S. in 1978, the company has installed more than 14,500 solar power systems representing more than 100 megawatts of clean energy. As one of the nation’s largest and most experienced solar power installers, the company has 15 offices across the West and the Northeast. Real Goods Solar makes it easy for customers to save on their energy bill by providing a comprehensive solar solution, from design, financing, permitting and installation to ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support. For more information about Real Goods Solar, go to RealGoodsSolar.com or call (888) 507-2561. Follow us on Twitter @realgoodssolar and join us on Facebook at facebook.com/RealGoodsSolar.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements relating to matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “intend,” “believe,” “will,” “should” or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy. While Real Goods Solar believes its assumptions and expectations underlying forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not be materially different. Risks and uncertainties that could cause materially different results include, among others, introduction of new products and services, completion and integration of acquisitions, the possibility of negative economic conditions, and other risks and uncertainties included in Real Goods Solar’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Real Goods Solar assumes no duty to update any forward-looking statements.

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Louisville, Colorado, May, 2013

Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSOL), a nationwide leader of turnkey solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, and utility customers, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Q1 2013 Highlights

• Deployed solar energy systems totaling more than 4.6 megawatts (MW), up 23% versus Q1 2012.Selected by a leading production homebuilder and began installations to deploy solar in a number of its new communities in California, with the potential to expand to other states. Real Goods Solar is managing the design, engineering, installation, and service of these residential solar systems.
• Expanded solar service options through Sunrun to homeowners in the key solar markets of California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York.
• Began an aggressive ramp up in the New York residential market to benefit from the favorable solar economics in the state and to further leverage the company’s strong Northeast presence.
• Launched Shop.RealGoods.com, offering cost-savings solutions for homeowners and businesses looking to ‘go green.’ The new online store offers the latest in solar power and environmentally-friendly solutions for both home and business.
• Engaged by the City of El Cerrito, California to design and install 336 kilowatts of solar power on several rooftops and solar carport structures at the city’s community center, public safety building, recycling center and fire station.

Q1 2013 Financial Results

Total revenue for the first quarter of 2013 decreased 8% to $16.8 million, as compared to $18.3 million in the same quarter last year.

The revenue decline reflects lower prices paid by customers as a result of general market conditions and pricing pressures within the solar installation market. The decrease in the average selling price of solar energy systems more than offset the increase in the company’s deployed solar energy systems versus the same year-ago quarter.

Gross profit was $4.6 million or 27.4% of net revenue in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $6.4 million or 35.2% of net revenue in the same quarter last year. The gross margin decrease primarily reflects the impact of lower pricing related to residential and commercial projects.

Operating expenses were $8.0 million for the first quarter of 2013 compared to $9.4 million for the same quarter last year. The decrease in operating expenses is primarily attributable to reduction in payroll and other personnel costs associated with improved productivity and more efficient back-office functions as well as other cost saving initiatives.

Loss from operations was $3.4 million in the first quarter of 2013 versus to $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2012.

Net loss for the first quarter of 2013 was $3.8 million or $(0.14) per share, compared to net loss of $1.9 million or  (0.07) per share in the same quarter last year. The increase in the net loss reflects the impact of lower selling prices and an increase in interest expense.

In addition, the first quarter of 2012 included an income tax benefit of $1.2 million, whereas no such benefit was recorded in the first quarter of 2013.

Cash was $3.5 million at March 31, 2013. On March 27, 2013, the company obtained an extension of its $6.5 million revolving line of credit with Silicon Valley Bank through September 30, 2013. The company also extended the maturity dates of the $6.85 million of related party debt to April and May of 2014.2

Management Commentary

“During the first quarter, we continued to focus on driving growth in deployments, reducing cost, and improving overall productivity,” said Real Goods Solar CEO Kam Mofid. “Our total solar power systems deployed increased 23% to 4.6 megawatts while we also significantly reduced operating expenses from prior quarter, reflecting a more efficient operational structure and a much more disciplined approach towards managing all facets of the business. Operating expense reductions involved decreasing personnel costs along with enhancing productivity through more efficient business processes and greater project level control over working capital deployed and labor utilized.

“We see continued growth in our solar power deployments, supported by the strong operational progress during the quarter which also included a new partnership with Sunrun, a new e-commerce business unit and online store, Shop.RealGoods.com, and continued strengthening of our commercial pipeline with projects like the City of El Cerrito. We also announced an important expansion of our homebuilder program with a leading national production homebuilder to bring solar to all the homes in a number of their new communities, first in California and then potentially to other states. We believe the progress and momentum we established in the first quarter, which has continued to build in the second quarter, has set the stage for strong performance improvements in 2013.

“In fact, we announced after the end of the quarter that we strengthened our presence in key solar states, particularly in California with the Stockton Unified School District project to deploy solar power systems at 18 schools and facilities in 2013 and 2014. We also further expanded our educational customer base with the recently announced Church Farm School’s solar installation, helping this educational institution reduce its operating costs and environmental impact.

“These latest installations reflect how the combination of state and federal incentives, attractive solar financing options and declining system costs are making it easier and increasingly more beneficial for businesses and homeowners to embrace solar energy. With these tailwinds and improved internal performance and capabilities, we will continue to strengthen our position as a leading downstream solar solutions provider. We also plan to leverage our now more efficient and scalable infrastructure to penetrate key markets and expand our western and northeastern footprints.”

About Real Goods Solar, Inc.

Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSOL) is the nation’s pioneer in delivering commercial, residential and utility turn-key solar energy solutions. Beginning with the very first photovoltaic panel sold in the U.S. in 1978, the company has installed more than 14,500 solar power systems representing more than 100 megawatts of clean energy. As one of the nation’s largest and most experienced solar power installers, the company has 15 offices across the West and the Northeast. Real Goods Solar makes it easy for customers to save on their energy bill by providing a comprehensive solar solution, from design, financing, permitting and installation to ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support. For more information about Real Goods Solar, go to RealGoodsSolar.com or call 1-888-507-2561.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements relating to matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “intend,” “believe,” “will,” “should” or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy. While Real Goods Solar believes its assumptions and expectations underlying forward-looking statements are 3 reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not be materially different. Risks and uncertainties that could cause materially different results include, among others, introduction of new products and services, completion and integration of acquisitions, the possibility of negative economic conditions, and other risks and uncertainties included in Real Goods Solar’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Real Goods Solar assumes no duty to update any forward-looking statements.

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Western Municipal Water District’s newly commissioned 916-kilowatt SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) solar power system is soaking up the sun, delivering an expected savings of up to $4.6 million over the next two decades. The system, located at Western’s Operations facility off of El Sobrante in Riverside, Calif. is also helping maintain Western’s commitment to supporting deployment of renewable energy technologies.

“Hosting solar power systems is an easy, affordable choice for Western,” said Western’s General Manager John Rossi.

With an estimated $110,000 per year in savings on electricity from the new system, this investment will help hold down our rates for the services we provide to our customers.

Western contracted with SunPower to install the SunPower T0 Tracker® system at its Operations facility. The solar system follows the sun’s movement during the day, increasing sunlight capture over conventional fixed-tilt systems.

This system marks the second time SunPower has provided energy services to Western. In 2009, SunPower partnered with Western to deliver a 1-megawatt solar power system at the Western Riverside County Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Western administrated and operated joint powers authority facility.

“We are very pleased to partner with Western Municipal Water District for a second time to help address its energy needs with a reliable, cost-effective, long-term solar solution,” said Howard Wenger, SunPower president, regions.

Water agencies are uniquely suited for solar power systems, as they often have significant energy demand and underutilized, sun-exposed land. SunPower has worked with almost 30 water agencies across California to help them meet their financial goals while supporting renewable energy development.

Western financed the system through a power purchase agreement with SunPower. Under terms of the agreement, Wells Fargo owns the system that SunPower designed, built, and will operate and maintain. Western is buying the electricity at rates that are competitive with retail electricity, minimizing the effect of rising electricity costs with no capital investment. Western will not retain the renewable energy credits associated with the system.

According to information provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Western’s new system is expected to avoid 944 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year – which is equivalent to removing 3,560 cars from California’s roads over the first 20 years of the system’s operation.

A celebration to dedicate the new system has been planned for June 12, 9 a.m., at the project site, 16451 El Sobrante Road, Riverside.

About Western Municipal Water District

Western Municipal Water District provides water supply, wastewater disposal and water resource management to the public in a safe, reliable, environmentally sensitive and financially responsible manner.

About SunPower

SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) designs, manufactures and delivers the highest efficiency, highest reliability solar panels and systems available today. Residential, business, government and utility customers rely on the company’s quarter century of experience and guaranteed performance to provide maximum return on investment throughout the life of the solar system. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., SunPower has offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia. For more information, visit www.sunpowercorp.com.

SOURCE SunPower Corp.

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TEMPE, Arizona.

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) this week announced financial results for the first quarter of 2013. Net sales were $755 million in the quarter, a decrease of $320 million from the fourth quarter of 2012 and an increase of $258 million from the first quarter of 2012. The decrease in net sales from the fourth quarter of 2012 was primarily due to less revenue recognition from our systems business projects primarily related to the Topaz project, while the increase over the first quarter of 2012 was primarily due to higher sales volumes for third-party module sales and an increase in revenue from systems projects.

The Company reported first quarter net income per fully diluted share of $0.66, compared to $1.74 in the fourth quarter of 2012 and a loss of $5.20 in the first quarter of 2012, which included $444 million in pre-tax restructuring charges and costs in excess of normal warranty. The first quarter of 2013 was impacted by pre-tax restructuring charges of $2 million (reducing EPS by $0.03), compared to $25 million (reducing EPS by $0.30) in the fourth quarter of 2012. In both cases the pre-tax charges related to previously announced restructuring actions. The sequential decrease in earnings was primarily due to higher revenue recognition for Topaz in the fourth quarter of 2012, temporary construction delays at the AVSR project, and previously planned lower manufacturing utilization as the Company accelerated efforts to upgrade production lines, which is expected to enable the Company to achieve near term targets on its module cost and efficiency improvement roadmaps.

Cash and Marketable Securities at the end of the first quarter were approximately $1 billion, essentially unchanged compared to the end of the fourth quarter of 2012, and an increase of $262 million over the first quarter of 2012. Cash flows from operations were $66 million in the first quarter, compared to $328 million for the fourth quarter of 2012.

The Company also maintained its full year 2013 financial guidance as issued during the 2013 Analyst Day event held April 9, 2013. Copies of the presentation materials for both the Analyst Day event and the first quarter 2013 earnings call are posted in the Investor section of its website at www.firstsolar.com.

“We demonstrated progress on several fronts during the first quarter, including continued strengthening of our balance sheet and additions to our pipeline,” said Jim Hughes, CEO of First Solar. “We remain on track for the year and reaffirm our full-year 2013 financial guidance and are focused on achieving our goal of new bookings to shipments ratio of one-to-one.”

For a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to measures presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”), see the tables below.

First Solar has scheduled a conference call for today, May 6, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss this announcement. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting http://investor.firstsolar.com/events.cfm.

An audio replay of the conference call will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. ET and can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 if you are calling from within the United States or 719-457-0820 if you are calling from outside the United States and entering the replay pass code 7149955. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investors section of the Company’s website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 90 calendar days.

About First Solar, Inc.

First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems which use its module and systems technology. The Company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life module recycling, First Solar’s renewable energy systems protect and enhance the environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com.

For First Solar Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the Company’s business involving the Company’s products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the Company’s key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

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Construction has started on the first phase of a massive solar project by Forest City Military Communities and SolarCity® (Nasdaq: SCTY) to provide solar electricity to 6,500 military family residences at Ohana Military Communities (OMC), which serves Navy Region Hawaii and Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The latest SolarStrong™ project is scoped for a planned 24 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity, which would make it the largest SolarCity has undertaken to date.

SolarCity and Forest City have finished installing the first 700 kilowatts of solar capacity at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and will soon initiate the first installations on Navy Region Hawaii. Representatives from Forest City and SolarCity will join in a traditional Hawaiian blessing today to celebrate the initiation of the project. SolarStrong, SolarCity’s five-year plan to build more than $1 billion in solar energy projects for U.S. military housing communities, is expected to create up to 300 MW of solar generation capacity that could provide energy to as many as 120,000 military housing units.

Primarily financed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the new project at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Navy Region Hawaii is expected to reduce Hawaii’s dependence on the imported oil it uses to produce the majority of its electricity. The projects will help the state make a significant advance toward its ambitious Clean Energy Initiative goal to use 70% clean energy, including 40% renewable energy, by 2030. The project will also help the Department of Defense, currently the largest energy consumer in the United States, make additional progress toward its goal to have 25% of its energy requirements met by renewable energy by 2025.

Forest City is a leading developer and manager of distinctive and diversified real estate projects, with properties in 26 states and the District of Columbia. The company currently manages military family housing units in eight states from Hawaii to South Carolina for the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force under the Armed Forces’ Public-Private Venture (PPV) Privatized Family Housing program.

“Our partnership with SolarCity on this renewable energy initiative is a strong positive for the military and for the environment. Sustainability is a corporate core value at Forest City,” said Thomas Henneberry, president of Forest City Military Communities.

This is our first involvement with the SolarStrong project and we’re hopeful to find opportunities to expand it to other portions of our portfolio.

“Top Navy leaders support these initiatives because we are stronger, safer and less vulnerable when we embrace renewable energy and support sustainability — in all of our communities,” said Rear Admiral Frank Ponds, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii.

We need to diversify our energy resources, and we need to build strong partnerships. For example, through the joint energy security initiative here in Hawaii we have a strong commitment to solar energy as well as other promising alternative and renewable energy sources and solutions. We are moving forward together at every opportunity to promote sustainability and security. This is the right thing to do for the Navy, for Hawaii and for the nation — not only now, but also for generations to come.

“This project not only benefits our military ohana, it reduces our energy costs which directly affect how our tax payer’s dollar is spent. Additionally, it reduces our reliance on foreign oil, and helps contribute to Hawaii’s goal to generate 40% clean energy from locally generated renewables by 2030,” said Col. Brian Annichiarico, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

“Project by project, our SolarStrong initiative is assisting the Department of Defense’s impressive effort to change the way our nation’s military consumes energy,” said SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive. “The road to the Department’s goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025 is being paved, in part, with solar panels by sustainable developers such as Forest City.”

“We are pleased to be able to help finance the most recent and largest planned SolarStrong project so far,” said Jonathan Plowe, head of New Energy & Infrastructure Solutions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. “Bank of America Merrill Lynch remains a leader in financing solar power, and is proud to work with SolarCity, Forest City and the U.S. military to promote the use of clean, renewable energy and create jobs for Americans, including veterans and military family members.”

In addition to SolarStrong, SolarCity is pursuing a veteran hiring initiative as part of its Workforce Development program. The company has hired more than 100 veterans this year in various positions within the company including IT, sales, managerial, administration, design and installation. The company has collaborated on hiring processes by partnering with several veteran programs across the country, including Veteran Affairs national offices, JPMorgan Chase & Co’s ‘100,000 Jobs Mission,’ Swords to Plowshares, The California National Guard, The California Conservation Corps and Veterans Green Jobs.

In addition to the Navy Region Hawaii and Marine Corps Base Hawaii projects announced today, there are additional SolarStrong projects underway at Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range in Texas, Hickam Community Housing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Los Angeles Air Force Base, and Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases in Colorado. Each project was financed in part by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

About Forest City Military Communities Hawaii

Forest City Military Communities in Hawaii is now managing over 6,700 homes for Navy and Marine families. A majority of the homes will be demolished and built anew or fully renovated, resulting in a development budget exceeding $1.7 billion, excluding reserves. As part of its Public-Private Venture (PPV) partnership with the Department of the Navy, FCMC Hawaii is rebuilding approximately half of the total inventory of 6,788 military family housing units across 36 neighborhoods on Oahu and Kauai. In addition to all planning, financing, construction and renovations, Forest City also provides ongoing leasing, operations and maintenance for the properties and residential communities.

About Forest City

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is an NYSE-listed national real estate company with $10.6 billion in total assets. The company is principally engaged in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.forestcity.net.

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This release contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expected project size and impact on state and military clean energy goals. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved, if at all. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward looking statements. You should read the section entitled “Risk Factors” in SolarCity’s annual report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and identifies certain of these and additional risks and uncertainties. SolarCity does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

About SolarCity

SolarCity® (NASDAQ: SCTY) provides clean energy. The company has disrupted the century-old energy industry by providing renewable electricity directly to homeowners, businesses and government organizations for less than they spend on utility bills. SolarCity gives customers control of their energy costs to protect them from rising rates. The company offers solar power, energy efficiency and electric vehicle services, and makes clean energy easy by taking care of everything from design and permitting to monitoring and maintenance. SolarCity currently serves 14 states and signs a new customer every five minutes. Visit the company online at www.solarcity.com and follow the company on Facebook & Twitter.

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Solar thermal technology developer Sunnovations Inc. recently launched its Ohm residential solar hot water monitoring system. Ohm is the first system that can measure both solar and backup energy inputs as well as hot water energy usage, allowing solar hot water system owners to make smarter use of their solar-heated water.

The Ohm system is designed to provide homeowners with web-enabled monitoring for unprecedented insight into their solar thermal system’s performance. Ohm is available for pre-order on Sunnovations’ website at a cost the company estimates to be less than half of the retail cost of systems with comparable features.

“Homeowners have not had a cost-effective way to monitor performance of their solar hot water system,” stated Sunnovations Chief Executive Officer Matt Carlson.

They simply have had to take a leap of faith that their system is working as designed. With Ohm’s easy installation and applicability to most solar hot water system types, we believe this product is a game changer for the residential solar water heating category.

The current technology paradigm in solar hot water monitoring is to measure the flow rate in the “solar loop” and extrapolate that rate into a measurement of solar energy put into the hot water tank. This approach is both inexact – it provides only an indirect measurement of energy input – and expensive, as flow meters are costly and time consuming to install. The Ohm system eliminates the flow meter and instead uses a patent-pending in- tank sensor to directly measure the energy in the hot water tank.

Ohm will also soon be available through leading solar hot water installers throughout North America. Dave Hollister, CEO of Sundance Power Systems, a leading alternative energy firm based in Weaverville, NC, said:

Solar thermal has been waiting for a monitoring system like Ohm, and Sundance is excited to start recommending it to our customers. We see tremendous potential for this product.

Independent accuracy validation on the Ohm system is being conducted by solar industry testing leader TÜV Rheinland in Tempe, AZ. Preliminary test results indicate a system accuracy of greater than 98% with a full report to be issued soon.

About Sunnovations The company’s stated mission is that “solar-powered hot water should be an obvious, affordable alternative for all American homes and businesses.” The Ohm system and all of the Sunnovations’ products are designed to further that mission by making solar water heating less expensive, easier to install and more reliable.

Interested homeowners can see a live demo of the Ohm Dashboard at www.sunnovations.com/ohm.

Qualified firms interested in distribution opportunities for the Ohm system can contact Sunnovations at http://www.sunnovations.com//forms/installer.

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Federal coal program overseen by Interior undermining President Obama’s climate commitment

Washington DC – The leaders of 21 organizations welcomed Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to her first day on the job with a letter calling for “an immediate moratorium on new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin and a comprehensive review of the federal coal leasing program.”

The letter emphasizes the huge quantities of carbon pollution unlocked by federal coal leasing in the Powder River Basin of northeastern Wyoming and southeastern Montana, and how that is undermining President Obama’s climate commitment and record;

Between 2011-2012, BLM leased over 2.1 billion tons of coal in the Powder River Basin, unlocking nearly 3.5 billion metric tons of CO2 that will be released when this coal is burned. In comparison, EPA’s newest passenger vehicle emissions standards will reduce an estimated 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide over the lifetime of cars made from 2017-2025.

The letter also points to growing controversy over the federal coal leasing program in the Powder River Basin. The Government Accountability Office and the Department of Interior’s Inspector General are investigating the federal coal leasing program because of concerns that it has amounted to a major taxpayer subsidy to coal mining companies. Those concerns have intensified as coal mining companies hope to export increased quantities of federally owned coal, which is supposed to be managed “in the best interests of the nation.”

Groups signing the letter include national environmental, health, and consumer rights organizations, along with community organizations concerned about coal export proposals in Oregon and Washington and the impacts of strip mining coal in Wyoming and Montana.

Contacts: Joe Smyth, Greenpeace Communications, 831-566-5647, joe.smyth@greenpeace.org

The text of the letter is below, and available at http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/Global/usa/planet3/PDFs/Coal/SecJewell.pdf

350.org – Center for Biological Diversity – Clean Energy Action – Climate Solutions – Coloradans for Fair Rates and Clean Energy – CREDO – Earthjustice – Environment America – Friends of the Earth – Greenpeace – Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment – North Sound Baykeeper – Northern Plains Resource Council – Powder River Basin Resource Council – Physicians for Social Responsibility – Public Citizen – RE Sources for Sustainable Communities – Sierra Club – Washington Environmental Council – Western Organization of Resource Councils – WildEarth Guardians

15 April, 2013

The Honorable Sally Jewell

Secretary of the Interior

18th and C Streets, NW

Washington, DC 20240

Dear Secretary Jewell,

Congratulations on your confirmation as Secretary of the Interior.

As you are aware, you inherit this Agency at an important crossroads. The urgency of climate change and a recent surge in proposals to lease and export federally-owned Powder River Basin coal have created unprecedented challenges for the Department of Interior. As Secretary, you now have the responsibility to bring the federal coal leasing program in line with President Obama’s call to “respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations,” and to ensure taxpayers are not unfairly subsidizing the coal industry’s export ambitions.1

We urge you to put an immediate moratorium on new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin and to conduct a comprehensive review of the federal coal leasing program. The Department of Interior must ensure that coal companies do not cheat U.S. taxpayers, existing mines do not endanger our air, water and wildlife and are properly reclaimed, and the greenhouse gas emissions from federal coal leases do not conflict with the Administration’s stated commitment to reduce the country’s contribution to climate change.

The urgency of climate change requires bold action

Recent extreme weather events remind us that climate change is not just a problem for future generations, it is a problem now, and the Administration must act swiftly to control the greenhouse gas emissions that are threatening lives and livelihoods. Hurricane Sandy devastated the Eastern shore, causing more than $70 billion in damage and leaving families without power, water, and essential services, while much of the country continues to experience the worst drought in a generation, covering more than three-quarters of the U.S. at its peak.

Coal remains the largest single source of climate pollution in the United States. Coal mined in the Powder River Basin alone (80 percent of which is federal coal) is the source of 13 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions. 2 As the steward of one of the world’s largest coal reserves, Department of Interior can no longer ignore the enormous climate impact of new and existing coal leases.

We are encouraged by President Obama’s commitment to address climate change in his inaugural and State of the Union addresses. The federal coal leasing program, however, undermines efforts by citizens, businesses, and the Administration to reduce carbon pollution. Between 2011 and 2012, BLM leased over 2.1 billion tons of coal in the Powder River Basin, unlocking nearly 3.5 billion metric tons of CO2 that will be released when this coal is burned.3 In comparison, EPA’s newest passenger vehicle emissions standards will reduce an estimated 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide over the lifetime of cars made from 2017-2025.4

Absent a moratorium and reform, Interior is poised to approve 3.5 billion tons of new coal mining, which would be an unprecedented expansion of federal coal extraction.5 DOI cannot facilitate these massive extraction projects without undermining President Obama’s commitment to address climate change.

As domestic coal demand shrinks, coal producers eye foreign markets

In 2012, domestic coal use dropped 12%. Once the source of nearly half of US electricity, coal supplied only 37% of U.S. electricity last year.6 And this trend is expected to continue.

More megawatts of new wind energy were added to the grid in 2012 than any other energy source.7 In January of 2013, 100% of new electricity generation infrastructure was from renewable sources.8 New EPA health standards and competition from other sources of energy are making aging coal-fired power plants uneconomic.

As coal becomes more expensive to mine and burn, coal companies are proposing to dramatically increase leasing and export of taxpayer-owned Power River Basin coal to foreign markets. Companies such as Peabody, Arch, Cloud Peak, and Ambre are attempting to export more than 140 million tons of Powder River Basin coal through the Pacific Northwest annually, while others seek to expand coal export capacity in the Gulf and on the East Coast.

Despite the reality of shifting coal markets, BLM still operates under the assumption that new coal leases will serve domestic demand. On June 26, 2012, BLM leased the 721 million ton North Porcupine tract in Wyoming to Peabody Energy for the artificially low price of $1.11 per ton, under the justification of providing “a reliable, continuous supply of stable and affordable energy for consumers throughout the country.”9

Coal companies, however, are increasingly transparent about their desire to sell public coal overseas for a price five to seven times higher than the domestic delivered price. On a March 6 webcast, Cloud Peak CEO Colin Marshall said, “It’s fair to say, domestically, there isn’t any growth in the Powder River Basin that I can see.” In January, Arch Coal CEO John Eaves told the CoalTrans USA conference, “I think port capacity on the West Coast is important, because over time we think more Western coals will be going into Asian markets.” 10

Not surprisingly, these new developments have cast doubt on whether Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management are managing this resource in the best interests of the nation.

As you know, DOI is facing three government investigations over its coal leasing and royalty programs. 11 A 2012 report from the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis revealed that BLM’s inaccurate assessment of the “fair market value” of coal has cheated taxpayers out of almost $30 billion over the last thirty years, 12 a massive subsidy to the coal industry. After the release of this report, the Government Accountability Office launched an investigation at the request of Representative Markey. Following a Reuters investigation and the requests of Senators Wyden and Murkowski, former Secretary Salazar created a task force to investigate whether coal companies are cheating royalty payments by selling coal to in-house affiliates before selling it to foreign markets. 13 The Department of Interior’s Inspector General is investigating both fair market value and royalty valuation.

New and existing mining projects threaten local communities

Coal mining activities have contributed to local air quality violations and overall degradation of air quality in the region. Coal mining has also led to complete dewatering of local aquifers and significant changes in hydrogeology. Additionally, less than 4% of the 160,000 acres that have been impacted by coal mining in Wyoming and Montana have been released from reclamation bonds. This has tied up land in defiance of BLM’s mandate to manage public lands for a combination of uses, taking into account the long-term needs of future generations for renewable and nonrenewable resources. Increased mining because of new leases will only exacerbate these impacts.

Landowners living near coal mines and communities along rail lines have historically shouldered the brunt of the costs to public health and the environment. New proposals to increase coal exports through the Pacific Northwest are facing deep opposition from communities concerned about an increase in coal dust and diesel pollution, as well as impacts to local waterways, wildlife, and outdoor recreation.

With so much at stake, we urge you to suspend auctions of taxpayer-owned coal, and establish a moratorium on new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin. A comprehensive review of the federal coal leasing program is needed to ensure that the public has a clear answer to how the federal coal leasing program will be reformed to serve the public interest.

Sincerely,

[CEOs of groups signed on to the letter]

Cc: Neil Kornze, Director, Bureau of Land Management

Nancy Sutley, Council on Environmental Quality

Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe

Representative Ed Markey

Senator Ron Wyden

Senator Barbara Boxer

Governor Jay Inslee

Governor John Kitzhaber

Endnotes to letter:

1. Quote is from President Obama’s second inaugural address.

2. http://www.wildearthguardians.org/support_docs/report_powder_river_11-23-09.pdf

3. http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wy/programs/energy/coal/comp_lease-1990.Par.9731.File.dat/successful_sales_08_07_12.pdf

4. http://www.epa.gov/otaq/climate/regs-light-duty.htm#new1

5. This calculation includes the North and West Hilight leases, West Jacobs Ranch lease, Maysdorf II lease, and Hay Creek II lease.

6. http://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.cfm?t=epmt_1_1

7. http://www.awea.org/learnabout/publications/reports/upload/AWEA-Fourth-Quarter-Wind-Energy-Industry-Market-Report_Executive-Summary-4.pdf

8. http://www.eenews.net/assets/2013/02/25/document_pm_01.pdf

9. http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wy/information/NEPA/hpdo/Wright-Coal/s-porcupine.Par.96234.File.dat/S-PorcROD.pdf

10. http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/Coal/6102632?sf156441=1

11. http://democrats.naturalresources.house.gov/sites/democrats.naturalresources.house.gov/files/documents/2012-04-24_GAO_Coal_Exports.pdf

12. http://ieefa.org/study-almost30-billion-in-revenues-lost-to-ta

13. http://www.energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve?File_id=94316913-27c1-4152-a272-7cabff2010c8

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the California Energy Commission (Energy Commission) and the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (ISEGS) owners have finalized a landmark agreement to purchase 7,000 acres of land under the state’s Advanced Mitigation Program (AMP) to satisfy the solar project’s land mitigation requirements. Ivanpah is the first renewable energy project to participate in the AMP since its inception in 2010.

“Getting meaningful wildlife conservation on the ground while meeting our state and national renewable energy goals is mission-critical for our department and for the people of California,” said CDFW Chief Deputy Director Kevin Hunting.

The Advanced Mitigation Program is an innovative approach to achieving these vital goals and is a shining example of what can be accomplished when government, industry and conservation partners work together.

The AMP, established by Senate Bill 34, allows solar developers to coordinate directly with the state agencies to more efficiently purchase high-value conservation lands as mitigation for large-scale renewable energy projects.

The AMP represents another effort by CDFW and other state agencies to streamline the permitting process in order to achieve Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.’s aggressive goal of 33 percent renewable energy for the state by 2020.

“This agreement is yet another achievement in meeting California’s clean energy goals,” said Energy Commissioner Karen Douglas.

The AMP offers a valuable tool to effectively balance our state’s need for clean, renewable energy with our continued commitment to protect sensitive and endangered species.

“Working through the State’s Advanced Mitigation Program has proven to be an effective alternative for satisfying the Ivanpah project’s mitigation land requirements,” said Marc Sydnor, director of environmental affairs for BrightSource Energy.

We’ve also been able to achieve a project goal of ensuring that the land purchased is used for the highest possible purpose – to protect our state’s natural legacy.

The AMP authorizes CDFW, in consultation with the Energy Commission, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to design and implement advanced mitigation actions, including the purchase of land and conservation easements to protect, restore and enhance the habitat of California Endangered Species Act-listed plants and animals. The land purchased as part of the program is pooled and can then be applied to qualifying renewable energy projects.

Through the AMP, energy developers have access to suitable, high-value conservations lands to satisfy their project’s mitigation requirements. The AMP provides a more efficient process for purchasing large plots and increases the amount of quality conservation land available for habitat protection.

“Ivanpah is one of the crown jewels in NRG’s solar portfolio, our single largest solar project and the world’s largest solar thermal plant once completed,” said Tom Doyle, president of NRG Solar.

Using innovative thermal technology, the power generated here at Ivanpah will produce enough clean power for more than 140,000 California homes and avoid the emission of 400,000 tons of carbon, helping us in the fight to arrest global climate change.

The Ivanpah owners, collectively called Solar Partners, paid $6.2 million for the lands purchased to mitigate for the Ivanpah solar project that covers nearly 7,000 acres of desert tortoise habitat and 175 acres of state waters. They also paid an additional $5.2 million as an endowment to provide for the longterm maintenance and management of the lands. The lands are comprised of 163 separate parcels in the Chuckwalla Desert Wildlife Management Area (DWMA) in San Bernardino County, and the FremontKramer DWMA and Superior-Cronese DWMA both in Riverside County. Purchased through a grant from the CDFW, by Mojave Desert Land Trust and Transition Habitat Conservancy, two land trusts hold title and will maintain the properties, while CDFW holds a conservation easement as outlined by SB 34. Solar Partners’ purchase of the mitigation land has reimbursed CDFW for all costs of acquisition and deposited an endowment for long-term maintenance and management of the properties.

For more information:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/Climate_and_Energy/Renewable_Energy/Fee_Trust_Fund.aspx

http://ivanpahsolar.com/

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Trina Solar Limited (TSL), (“Trina Solar” or “the Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, today announced the election of its Head of EU Public Affairs onto the Board of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association.

The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (further referred to as EPIA) held its Annual General Meeting and the election of new board members in Brussels in March 2013. Jodie Roussell, Head of Public Affairs Europe at Trina Solar, successfully put forward her candidacy and was elected Vice-President of the Board. EPIA is a powerful voice in the European PV industry with about 180 members across the entire value chain. Since the founding of the association in 1985, Ms. Roussell is not only the first female board member but the first female candidate for election.

The mission of the association is to represent its members to European policymakers, develop targeted business intelligence and communicate the benefits of PV to key stakeholders. Different working groups are coordinated by the association and are of strategic importance in providing industry insight and allowing members to shape the association’s actions and strategy which can have a wide-reaching effect on the industry as a whole. The Board of Directors assembles every second month to discuss the progress of the working groups as well as the market and industry overall.

Trina Solar has been a member of EPIA since 2006 and with Ms. Roussell’s election to the Board looks forward to collaboratively working to shape the association’s strategy and programs for a resilient PV industry in Europe.

About Trina Solar Limited

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) is a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Founded in 1997 as a PV system integrator, Trina Solar today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors, utilities and developers worldwide. The company’s industry-shaping position is based on innovation excellence, superior product quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental stewardship. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.

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RIVERSIDE, California.

SolarCity® (Nasdaq: SCTY), a leading provider of clean energy, has opened its largest U.S. operations center in Riverside to accommodate growing demand in the Inland Empire. The 35,000-square-foot facility is staffed by 75 employees and currently has 20 additional job openings, and SolarCity expects to hire 50 additional employees in the area this year. SolarCity has grown to become the largest rooftop distributed energy company in California and in the U.S. by making it possible for customers to install solar panels for free and pay less for renewable, solar electricity than they pay for their utility bills.

“We look forward to creating more local jobs as we expand our services for homeowners and businesses,” said Jim Cahill, SolarCity’s regional vice president of operations for Southern California.

Riverside alone has 277 sunny days per year, which is nearly 40 percent more than the national average, so solar power production in the Inland Empire region is excellent.

SolarCity provides energy services to more than 2,500 customers through its Inland Empire operations center, including Walmart stores in Corona, Temecula, Palm Desert and the Moreno Valley; the Barstow and Murrieta Valley Unified School Districts; the U.S. Bank branch in Rancho Cucamonga; and the First Assembly of God in Lake Elsinore.

Homeowners and businesses in the Inland Empire who are interested in SolarCity’s services can contact the company directly at 1-888-SOL-CITY (1-888-765-2489) for a free, no-obligation solar consultation or visit SolarCity online at www.solarcity.com/request. Candidates interested in available employment opportunities in the Inland Empire can contact SolarCity via its online jobs form at www.solarcity.com/jobs.

About SolarCity

SolarCity® (NASDAQ: SCTY) provides clean energy. The company has disrupted the century-old energy industry by providing renewable electricity directly to homeowners, businesses and government organizations for less than they spend on utility bills. SolarCity gives customers control of their energy costs to protect them from rising rates. The company offers solar power, energy efficiency and electric vehicle services, and makes clean energy easy by taking care of everything from design and permitting to monitoring and maintenance. SolarCity currently serves 14 states and signs a new customer every five minutes. Visit the company online at www.solarcity.com and follow the company on Facebook & Twitter.

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