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Konarka and Enviromena Power Systems Collaborate on Shade Structure Projects in Middle East

Konarka and Enviromena Testing Integration of Konarka Power Plastic® into Shade Structure Applications

Lowell, Mass and Abu Dhabi, UAE. – Oct. 29, 2009 – Konarka Technologies, Inc., an innovator in development and commercialization of Konarka Power Plastic®, a material that converts light to energy, today announced the company is collaborating with Enviromena Power Systems, leading developer of solar projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to investigate the integration of Konarka Power Plastic into various Enviromena shade structure projects. The agreement outlines an application development program that includes design through commercialization.

“We are pleased to be working with Enviromena on joint materials evaluation and application development for shade structures in the Middle East and North Africa,” stated Dr. Terri Jordan, vice president of business development for Konarka. “We anticipate a unique fit with our organic PV material, as it is well suited for flexible and lightweight product requirements. Together, we look to develop viable green architectural alternatives for the region."

The leading solar developer in the Middle East and North Africa, Enviromena has an impressive list of completed projects for clients such as Masdar and Aldar, the largest developer in the region and the largest installed capacity of any solar developer in MENA. The company develops projects for utility scale solutions, commercial solutions and remote power solutions across the Middle East, an area experiencing a huge shift towards alternative energy which is being driven by forward looking Government initiatives and an increased demand for solar technology.

“Enviromena is excited to be working with a cutting edge technology provider like Konarka,” stated Sami Khoreibi, CEO of Enviromena. “As the leading solar developer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), we are confident that this collaboration will provide innovative solar solutions into one of the fastest growing solar markets globally. Combining Konarka’s unique flexible Power Plastic solar technology with Enviromena’s experience in the MENA region, which includes the successful completion of the largest PV solar power plant in the Middle East, will surely lead to offerings specifically designed for the Middle Eastern climate.”

Konarka will be demonstrating its Power Plastic material at Solar Power International 2009, October 27 – 29, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif., booth # 1660. For more information on the event, visit: http://www.solarpowerinternational.com/.

For more information on Power Plastic, visit:
http://www.konarka.com/index.php/power-plastic/about-power-plastic/.

About Enviromena Power Systems
Enviromena Power Systems is the leading developer of solar projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Our highly experienced team finance, designs, installs and operates solar power plants. We partner with governments, utilities, corporations, investors and individuals to deliver turnkey solar power solutions. Our portfolio of projects includes the largest solar power plant ever constructed in the MENA region. Working closely with international technology partners, Enviromena offers zero-carbon solutions to meet growing energy demands. For more information, visit: http://www.enviromena.com.

About Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Konarka develops and manufactures solar plastic films that convert light to energy – anywhere. As the leading developer of polymer-based, organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology that provides a source of renewable power in a variety of form factors, Konarka has a broad portfolio of patents, technology licenses and an accomplished technical, scientific and manufacturing team. Manufactured at low cost and low energy consumption, the company's Konarka Power Plastic® technology is lightweight, flexible, scalable and adaptable for use in a variety of commercial, industrial, government and consumer applications. Konarka Technologies is headquartered in Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. and has a full scale production manufacturing facility in New Bedford, Mass. U.S.A., with European headquarters in Nurnberg, Germany, business development offices in Asia and a research and development facility in Austria. For additional information, visit http://www.konarka.com.

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