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REC to Discontinue Module Operations at REC ScanModule AB in Glava, Sweden

Operations of REC's 180 MW solar cell plant in Narvik, Norway, will not be affected

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World, Coatings World and Ink World Magazine

REC has decided to initiate a process with the trade unions with the intention to discontinue the operation at the 150 MW module plant in Glava, Sweden. The plant will continue the production of modules at somewhat reduced capacity utilization until the end of 2010.

“I would like to recognize the considerable efforts of the REC ScanModule team over the last quarters to improve its cost position. Unfortunately the financial performance of the plant has remained unsatisfactory, and despite the efforts of the Glava team the prospects for long-term competiveness of the plant are weak,” said John Andersen Jr., EVP and group COO.

A closure of the REC plant in Glava is expected to affect approximately 300 employees. REC will take measures to support these employees in seeking new job opportunities.

The operations of REC’s 180 MW solar cell plant in Narvik, Norway, will not be affected. The solar cells produced in Narvik will be used in the manufacturing of REC Peak Energy Modules, partly in REC’s Singapore facility and partly through contract manufacturing arrangements. Consequently, REC expects to maintain its current capabilities for supply of modules and at the same time improve its overall cost position.

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