United Solar Ovonic, a subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (NASDAQ: ENER), is the leader in building integrated and commercial rooftop photovoltaics, one of the fastest growing segments of the solar power industry. The company manufactures and sells thin-film solar laminates that convert sunlight to energy using proprietary technology. ECD's UNI-SOLAR® brand products are unique because of their flexibility, light weight, ease of installation, durability, and real-world efficiency.

United Solar Ovonic's Auburn Hills 1 (AH1) facility operates at 28MW annual production capacity. The Auburn Hills 2 (AH2) location operates at 30MW annually. AH1 began commercial production in May 2003 and commercial production for AH2 began in December 2006.

In March of 2007, ECD announced that Greenville, Michigan was selected as the location of its third solar cell manufacturing plant with an annual production capacity of 60MW. Greenville 1 (GV1) became operational in November 2007. A fourth manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of 60MW was added and Greenville 2 (GV2) became operational in September of 2008.

The company announced further expansion plans of its nameplate capacity to 420MWs in fiscal year 2010 and to 720MWs in fiscal year 2011. The accelerated expansion is in response to the growing global demand for thin-film, flexible solar laminates. The expansion includes adding 120MWs nameplate capacity to its existing Greenville Campus. ECD also broke ground in November of 2008 for a new 120MW solar cell manufacturing plant in Battle Creek, Michigan. It is expected to be in commercial production by mid fiscal year 2010. This rapid growth is being made possible by an enhanced system engineering approach and a commitment to operational excellence including improved conversion efficiencies, throughput, and yield.

Other major announcements in 2008 included United Solar’s parent company (ECD) reaching sustainable profitability, closing a $400 million financing deal enabling its growth to 1GW in capacity by fiscal year 2012, and announcing "UNI-SOLAR Laminates will Power World's Largest Rooftop Solar System for General Motors.”


World Headquarters:
United Solar Ovonic LLC
3800 Lapeer Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: 248-475-0100
Fax: 248-364-0510

Manufacturing Facilities:
Auburn Hills I, MI — 167,000 Square Feet
Auburn Hills II, MI — 170,000 Square Feet
Greenville I, MI — (expanding to 280,000 Square Feet)
Greenville II, MI — (expanding to 280,000 Square Feet)
Battle Creek I, MI — (under construction, 265,000 Square Feet)
Tijuana, Mexico — 288,000 Square Feet

Executive Officers:
Mark Morelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.
Subhendu Guha, Senior Vice President ECD and Chairman, United Solar Ovonic LLC

Website:
www.uni-solar.com

Year Founded: 1990