REC Silicon confirms FBR as a ground-breaking t...

Sandvika, March 16, 2010: REC Silicon today hosts an investor field-trip to its
facilities in Moses Lake, Washington, including executive presentations followed
by a tour of the new Fluidized Bed Reactor (FBR) plant.

REC Silicon executives will present an overview of the REC Silicon products, an
update on technology developments, and provide the company`s perspective on
market developments. An update on the FBR and silane gas plants and future
production targets will also be included. Additional financial information
including revenue compositions will be presented for the first time.

REC Silicon has a strong competitive position, building on a broad range of
products including solar grade, float zone, and electronic grade polysilicon in
addition to silane gas. Product diversity, growing end markets and now the
demonstrated advantages of FBR material, provide a solid base for the future.

There will be a live webcast from Moses Lake at 9.30 am local Pacific time,
5.30 pm CET, and the presentation material as well as the link to the webcast
will be available from www.recgroup.com/fieldtrip
<

http://www.recgroup.com/fieldtrip>.


About REC
REC is a leading vertically integrated player in the solar energy industry. REC
is among the world's largest producers of polysilicon and wafers for solar
applications, and a rapidly growing manufacturer of solar cells and modules. REC
is also engaged in project development activities in selected PV segments.
Founded in Norway, REC is an international solar company, employing more than
3,000 people worldwide. REC had revenues in excess of NOK 9 billion in 2009.
Please visit www.recgroup.com <

http://www.recgroup.com/> to learn more about
REC.


This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


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