REC ASA - Annual Report 2008

Oslo, April 28, 2009: Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has
published its Annual Report for 2008. Enclosed you will find a pdf
version of this report.

The Annual Report is also available on the REC Group`s website at
www.recgroup.com.

A printed copy of the Annual Report has been distributed by mail to
all shareholders. To receive a printed copy of the report, please
contact:

Bjørn R. Berntsen
Shareholder Services
Email: [e-mail]

For further information, please contact;

Jon Andre Løkke
SVP & Investor Relation Officer; [phone]

About REC
REC is the leading vertically integrated player in the solar energy
industry. REC Silicon and REC Wafer are among the world's largest
producers of polysilicon and wafers for solar applications. REC Solar
is a rapidly growing manufacturer of solar cells and modules. In
2008, REC Group had revenues of NOK 8 191 million and an operating
profit of NOK 2 529 million. About 2 400 employees work in REC's
worldwide organization. Please also see www.recgroup.com.


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