Evergreen Solar Announces Appointment of Michael McCarthy Director of Investor Relations

July 15, 2009

MARLBORO, Massachusetts, July __, 2009  – Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon™ solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost wafer technology, today announced the appointment of Michael McCarthy to the newly created position of Director – Investor Relations. He will report to Michael El-Hillow, Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to joining Evergreen Solar, Mr. McCarthy held similar roles at Brooks Automation and Photronics, Inc. over the past 15 years. “Evergreen’s presence within the global investment community is growing, as is our need for a seasoned investor relations executive to lead this important function. Mike’s extensive experience with publicly traded global technology companies, their relationships with the investment community, and intimate understanding of the capital markets bring additional credibility to all our communications initiatives that reach these important audiences,” noted Mr. El-Hillow.   

Mr. McCarthy received his Bachelors of Science Degree from Michigan State University where he majored in Public Affairs Management. He is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute and the Public Relations Society of America.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets STRING RIBBON™ solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost wafer technology. The company's patented wafer manufacturing technology uses significantly less polysilicon than conventional processes. Evergreen Solar's products provide reliable and environmentally clean electric power for residential and commercial applications globally. For more information about the company, please visit www.evergreensolar.com.

Contact:
Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Michael McCarthy
Director – Investor Relations
(508)251-3261
mmccarthy@evergreensolar.com