CNPV Solar Power SA --

DONGYING, China, Nov. 01 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CNPV (NYSE Euronext: ALCNP) ("China Solar Photovoltaic SA" or the "Company"), a leading multi product solar company that produces ingots, wafers, cells & solar modules, and has strong presence in the solar photovoltaic space that designs, manufactures and supplies highly efficient and cost effective crystalline solar photovoltaic modules, today pleased to announce that it has become an member of European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).

"We are extremely pleased to be a member of EIPA," said CNPV's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Zhang Shunfu and Chief Technology & Operating Officer(CTO & COO), Mr. B.Veerraju Chaudary. "As the world's largest industry association devoted to the solar electricity market, it promotes photovoltaic's at the national, European and worldwide levels and to assist its members in the development of their businesses in both the European Union and in export markets. We will continue to lower our module manufacturing costs through constant technology improvements and manufacturing process innovation as we increase our production capacity and execute our technology roadmap. These developments are central to our three core long-term strategies: developing a strong brand in the marketplace, investing continuously in our technology platform and ensuring our low cost position through our vertically integrated model to contribute & support PV industry growth towards driving PV generated electricity to $/kWh grid parity”.

· Represents the European photovoltaic industry vis-a-vis political institutions at European and International level; Informs its members on the latest legislative developments, Anticipating legislation that is likely to have a potential impact on the sector;

· Advises key decision-makers on policies in developing a sustainable photovoltaic market, Forecasting future European and global market developments; Mobilizes the sector via working groups and workshops to define clear positions on political, technical and economical issues, promoting a higher penetration of the technology;

· Accompanies industrial development by means of political actions, facilitating business-to-business contacts among the industry and the stakeholders of the sector; Supports national organizations in achieving local objectives, organizing conferences where solar electricity has strong potential and requires additional support.

China Solar Photovoltaic SA (NYSE Euronext: ALCNP), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, China Photovoltaic Group Dongying Photovoltaic Power Company Limited, is a leading multi product solar company that produces ingots, wafers, cells & solar modules, and has strong presence in the solar photovoltaic space that designs, manufactures and supplies highly efficient and cost effective terrestrial crystalline solar photovoltaic modules. Reliability & longevity are built into our world-class crystalline solar photovoltaic modules, which undergo rigorous internal tests and external certifications (IEC61215, IEC61730, UL, and CE) to ensure peak performance and safety. CNPV uses state-of-the-art technology to offer high quality, innovative crystalline solar photovoltaic solutions that cater to the needs of individual customers, large institutions as well as entire communities' worldwide. For further information, please visit CNPV's website at http://www.cnpv-power.com