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SOLON, Ohio, and Fort Worth, Texas, May 17, 2011 -- Energy Focus, Inc.(NASDAQ: EFOI) a global leader inenergy-efficient lighting technologies and Entech® Solar, Inc.(OTC BB: ENSL.OB), a leading developer of innovative, patented solartechnologies today announced a broadcommercial skylighting marketing agreement.
Under the terms of the agreement, Energy Focus may provideengineering support and resell Entech’s patented Collimating Skylightsworld-wide as part of its lighting energy solutions offering.
“Entech Solar’s skylights, featuring our breakthroughproprietary collimator technology, eliminates glare and more than doubles the usable lumen output delivered tothe workspace compared to conventional skylights with the same roof footprint,”said David Gelbaum, Entech Solar CEO. “We believe that this is a great strategic partnership where EntechSolar benefits from Energy Focus’ outstanding sales team and its channel tomarket through its Stones Riversubsidiary, and its expertise in lighting engineering. We believe that ourskylights are the perfect complement to Energy Focus’ energy efficient lightingtechnology.”
“In addition to its superior optical performance, EntechSolar’s new collimating skylight offers a very compelling return on investment,especially when combined with an energy efficient lighting upgrade project.”said Joe Kaveski, Energy Focus CEO. “This is extremely important for theexisting building market where payback times are critical. We look forward to including the EntechCollimating Skylights into our line of energy efficient lighting solutions.”
Entech Solaris introducing its newest daylighting products starting today in its booth#3135 at LightFair International 2011 being held this week at the PhiladelphiaConvention Center.
About Entech Solar
Entech Solar, Inc. is a leading developer of innovative,patented solar technologies, including concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems for both ground and space powerapplications and sustainable daylighting solutions for the commercial,industrial and utility markets. The Company manufactures and markets theEntech® Collimating Skylight, a state-of-the-art skylight that providessuperior light output and optical efficiency for the commercial and industrial“green” building markets. In addition, Entech Solar designs concentrating solarmodules that produce electricity from sunlight as part of the SolarVolt™product line. Entech Solar’s headquarters and manufacturing facility is in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information on the Company, pleasevisit www.entechsolar.com.
About Energy Focus,Inc.
EnergyFocus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient lighting products andturnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, holding 74 relevant lightingpatents. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety andmaintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standingrelationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research anddevelopment projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LEDlighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmentalagencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimmingpool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH,with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com.
Forward-lookingstatements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions ofthe Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For more informationabout potential factors that could affect Energy Focus or Entech Solarfinancial results, please refer to the respective Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Reports on Form10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statementsspeak only as of the date hereof. Energy Focus and Entech Solar disclaim anyintention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Entech Solar Media Contact:
Bob Walters
(817) 224-3600
walters@entechsolar.com
Energy Focus Inc.Media Contact:
Public Relations Office
(440) 715-1295
pr@energyfocusinc.com
Energy Focus Inc. Investor Contact:
Brion Tanous
CleanTech IR, Inc.
310-541-6824
btanous@CleanTech-ir.com