MARLBORO, Mass. & HARVARD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of STRING RIBBON® solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer manufacturing technology, announced a 220-kilowatt ground mounted installation is now operational at Carlson Orchards, Inc., a 120-acre apple, peach and nectarine orchard that also produces more than 500,000 gallons of apple cider each year. The array was constructed using Evergreen Solar’s ES-A Series STRING RIBBON solar panels.

The system will supply approximately two-thirds of the electricity at the orchard by powering two large-scale refrigeration buildings and the orchard’s cider press. The system will generate more than 5 million kilowatt hours of electricity over 20 years. It will also eliminate an estimated 3,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year, the equivalent of removing approximately 670 passenger cars from the road.

To make room for the solar array, Carlson Orchards made a conscious decision to remove two acres of 45-year-old apple trees, displaying the company’s commitment to incorporating renewable energy resources to meet its electricity demands.

“The ability to continue my family’s farming tradition has required imagination and resourcefulness,” remarked Franklyn Carlson, President of Carlson Orchards. “I had looked at solar incentives … but Symantha Gates of EC3 Consulting helped guide and provide us a vision — a sustainability approach for our power consumption — that was viable. She managed our financing and project implementation. Now, 10 months later the effort is complete.”

“This is a unique and interesting solar power system that shines the spotlight on a company that is dedicated to finding clean, reliable ways to power their business,” said Scott Gish, Evergreen Solar’s vice president of sales & marketing. “We’re proud to not just be associated with the Carlson Orchards project but to have it just down the street from our Devens factory where these panels were produced. Our Devens manufacturing plant continues to be a major success for Evergreen Solar manufacturing high quality solar panels for use around the world.”

Because the array is located on slanted ground, careful attention had to be paid to its architecture. The project’s installer, Lighthouse Electrical Construction, hired Steven Kelleher Architects and its subsidiary, kWind, Inc. Working closely together, they designed a racking system that employs variable length legs to yield a level installation that maximizes each solar panel’s electrical potential.

“It was important to preserve the contour of the land so as not to significantly disrupt the natural feel of the orchard,” said Herb Aikens, President of Lighthouse Electrical Contracting, Inc. “With that design requirement in mind, we took great care to design the array in smaller sub arrays that fit into the existing topography. In looking at the final product, I think we were very successful in achieving our goal”.

“Because of the uneven terrain, the Carlson Orchards project presented a unique set of design challenges,” said Chuck Fougere, Architectural Project Manager for Stephen Kelleher Architects. “Due to time constraints we determined that the fastest and most accurate way to incorporate Lighthouse’s design was to model the system in three dimensions on the computer. Using three-dimensional terrain maps and a model of the array we were able to lay out the initial plan and design the foundation and steel beam leveling system capable of supporting the panels and to prevent uplift from the wind. In early meetings with the orchard’s owner Frank Carlson and his project coordinator Symantha Gates, the solar team was able to arrange the array to suit the site while minimizing the amount of land that had to be converted from apple production.”

The array consists of 1,050 Evergreen Solar ES-A-210W panels. The system is located in a high-traffic area – on the immediate left-hand side as guests enter the orchard. It will be seen by thousands of visitors each year, particularly in the Orchard’s busiest months of August, September and October.

The inverter and the data acquisition system for the array were manufactured by Solectria Renewables, LLC, of Lawrence, Mass.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon® solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon 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. Evergreen Solar® and String Ribbon® are registered trademarks and BOOST™ is a trademark of Evergreen Solar, Inc.

About Carlson Orchards
Carlson Orchards, Inc., established in 1938, is a diversified agricultural operation located in Harvard, MA. In addition to managing multiple orchards and a variety of fruit crops, Carlson’s is the largest apple cider producer in New England. Come see our new solar array and pick your own fruit! www.carlsonorchards.com.

About Lighthouse Electrical
Lighthouse Electrical Contracting, Inc. was established in 2002 as a quality union electrical contractor based in Rockland, Massachusetts. In the last eight years, Lighthouse has grown from a small one man shop to over 35 electricians completing multi-million dollar projects. Lighthouse’s clients include some of Boston’s most prestigious firms including; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, TD Banknorth Garden, and Millennium Pharmaceuticals.

Lighthouse has been dedicated to the renewable energy industry for their entire existence. It has become one of the largest installers of photovoltaic (solar-electric (PV)) systems in Massachusetts and one of the largest union installers in the country. Lighthouse has installed over 4 MW of commercial and residential solar-electric systems in Eastern Massachusetts. Besides many successful solar installations, Lighthouse has a base of over a dozen successful wind installations and is responsible for the maintenance of the 100 kW turbine at IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester.

Lighthouse Electrical Contracting is dedicated to quality performance and prompt attention to customer needs. Most clients are repeat customers, a testament to Lighthouse’s dedication to superior work and customer satisfaction. www.lighthouse-electrical.com

About Steven Kelleher Architects
Stephen Kelleher Architects, AIA is a full service architectural firm providing design services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. For the past 20 years, Stephen Kelleher Architects has completed numerous projects providing site analysis, space planning, lease negotiation, permitting, architectural design and engineering.

With an emphasis on environmental design, Stephen Kelleher Architects has assisted many clients in reducing energy and reducing their environmental impact. Through Stephen Kelleher Architect’s subsidiary, kWind, Inc., Stephen Kelleher Architects has developed the capability to design and engineer both wind and solar projects. In the past few years, Stephen Kelleher Architects and kWind have been integral team partners in the successful design, engineering, and permitting of numerous renewable energy installations.

With extensive building code, governmental, and historic experience, Stephen Kelleher Architect’s projects include engineering and architectural design for schools, dormitories, nursing homes, government buildings, museums, theaters, office complexes and buildings, housing, industrial buildings, shopping centers and funeral homes. Complete services range from initial schematic design renderings through contract negotiation, construction supervision, code review and analysis for the State Building Code, Americans With Disabilities Act, Massachusetts Architect Access Board, and local zoning requirements. www.stephenkelleherarchitects.com

About EC3 Consulting
EC3 Consulting is a green energy consultancy firm founded by Symantha Gates with the intent of helping small and mid-sized businesses navigate the thicket of utility, state and federal incentives available in the marketplace and implement affordable renewable energy solutions. For more information about how EC3 can secure your organization’s renewable energy future, email sgates@ec3-consulting.com.

Contacts

Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Chris Lawson, 508-251-3214
Director Marketing Communications
clawson@evergreensolar.com
or
Media:
Elevate Communications
Jim Connelly, 617-861-3654
Account Supervisor
jconnelly@elevatecom.com

Representatives from the Evergreen Solar management team will discuss the Company’s business strategy and review recent accomplishments. A live audio webcast and any presentation materials used will be available on Evergreen Solar’s website. Those interested in listening to the webcast should log on to the “Investors” section of the website, www.evergreensolar.com, prior to the event.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon® solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon 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. Evergreen Solar® and String Ribbon® are registered trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc.

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

Marlboro, Massachusetts, August 2, 2010 – Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon® solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer technology, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2010.
Key accomplishments during the quarter were:
• Shipments increased to 39.8 MW from 35.4 MW in the first quarter 2010
• Total manufacturing cost decreased 4.9% to $1.94 per watt from $2.04 per watt in the first quarter of 2010
• Built first solar panels in China

“Operationally, our team is executing strongly to plan in both Devens and Wuhan. In Devens, we are now running at capacity and are focusing our attention to further cost reduction activities, as well as yield improvements. In Wuhan, we now have 25 quad furnaces in operation and a total of 53 installed. Initial yields are solid and reflect the strong training programs our staff in China completed with their United States colleagues,” stated Richard M. Feldt, Chairman, CEO and President. He added, “Our financial position is stronger. During the quarter, we completed a convertible note financing which enabled us to add $75 million of new capital to the company while also reducing our 4% convertible debt by $124.5 million. Together with our improved financial position, the replication of our world class manufacturing performance in the newly opened Wuhan facility will be essential to supporting the further expansion we have outlined for our operations in China in the year ahead.”

“Demand for Evergreen’s panels continues to be robust into the third quarter. In this environment, we are planning to produce about 45 megawatts for the quarter, including our initial ramp toward 25 megawatt per quarter capacity from Wuhan,” concluded Mr. Feldt.

Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $84.5 million, up 7.7% sequentially compared to 2010 first quarter revenues of $78.5 million. Average selling price for the second quarter of 2010 was $2.04 per watt down 7.7% from $2.21 per watt in the first quarter of 2010. The decline resulted primarily from the weaker Euro.

Gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 was 8.6%, compared to 7.7% in the first quarter of 2010. The increase in gross margin resulted primarily from an increase in royalties associated with the licensing of the company’s proprietary wafer technology.

Operating loss for the second quarter was $15.5 million, compared to $14.1 million for the first quarter of 2010. Operating loss in the second quarter of 2010 increased from the first quarter of 2010 due mainly to lower average selling prices and an increase in start-up costs associated with the ramp of the new China facility. These were partially offset by royalty revenue and a reduction in manufacturing costs.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2010 was $3.3 million compared to $23.9 million in the first quarter of 2010. Net loss in the second quarter of 2010 includes approximately $24.8 million of net gains on the early extinguishment of outstanding debt, $6.9 million of foreign exchange losses caused by the weakening Euro and a $3.2 million gain on the reversal of a portion of the Sovello impairment which occurred concurrent with its sale during the quarter.

Conference Call Information
Management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) tomorrow (August 3, 2010) to review the Company’s second quarter financial results and highlights. The call will be webcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by logging on to the “Investors” section of Evergreen Solar’s website, www.evergreensolar.com prior to the event. The call also can be accessed by dialing (888) 277-7128 or (913) 312-0861 (International) prior to the start of the call and refer to confirmation code 3754036. For those unable to join the live conference call, a webcast replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. (ET) on August 3, 2010 through 8:00 p.m. (ET) on August 20, 2010. To access the webcast replay, logon to the “Investors” section of Evergreen Solar’s website, www.evergreensolar.com.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon® solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon 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. Evergreen Solar® and String Ribbon® are registered trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release includes statements regarding expectations, beliefs, strategies, goals, outlook and other non-historical matters. Any such statements are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements about cost reduction activities, yield improvements, further expansion in China beyond the Wuhan operations currently being developed, demand for Evergreen Solar’s panels and the Company’s production forecast for the third quarter of 2010 and beyond. These forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ, including unexpected materials shortages or price increases, the difficulty of accurately forecasting the cost benefits from new technologies, new operational strategies and operational scaling, the possibility that the Company may be unable to fund future manufacturing expansions, the difficulty in forecasting customer demand in a volatile and uncertain market for the Company’s products, and other risks and uncertainties described in filings that the Company makes from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward looking statements.

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

Marlboro, Massachusetts (USA), July 29, 2010 – Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon® solar panels with its proprietary silicon wafer technology, today unveiled its new, customer-focused website at evergreensolar.com.

The site has been designed to serve all current and potential Evergreen Solar customers whether they are end users, installers or distributors. It was created based on a combination of customer feedback and website best practices.

End users looking to install Evergreen Solar panels on their home or business will be able to use the website to connect directly with Evergreen Solar’s network of distributors and installers in an easy-to-use two-click process. Additionally, current Evergreen Solar direct customers will be able to access their own password-protected portal for information that will help them manage their business with Evergreen and to provide them with everything necessary to support and sell the Evergreen Solar brand.

“Our brand promise of ‘More Electricity, Less Impact,’ has resonated extremely well with our customers,” said Scott Gish, Evergreen Solar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our new website will be one of most important tools we use to tell this story and to provide our customers with all the salient features and benefits that support this strong brand position.

“This site has been designed from the ground up based on feedback from our customers. It will make it very easy for potential end users to find and purchase our products linking them directly to Evergreen’s partner/customers. The site will also provide our direct customers with the information and tools they need to manage their business with us and to help them sell and support the brand throughout the channel.”

Central to the website’s home page is the company brand promise of “More Electricity, Less Impact” and the features and benefits that support that position. Evergreen Solar’s String Ribbon panels deliver exceptional performance with the smallest carbon footprint and quickest energy payback of any silicon-based solar panel available on the market today.

The site also will contain tools that will help create an ongoing pulse where users can attain current updates and news about the company. The existing news section of the website will be supplemented with an events page announcing upcoming trade shows and company events as well as a regularly refreshed installation gallery and a real-time Twitter feed.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon© solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon 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. Evergreen Solar® and String Ribbon® are registered trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc. and BOOST™ is a trademark of Evergreen Solar, Inc.

SOURCE: Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Chris Lawson, 508-251-3214
Director Marketing Communications
clawson@evergreensolar.com

or
Elevate Communications
Jim Connelly, 617-861-3654
Account Supervisor
jconnelly@elevatecom.com

Management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) the following day, Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The call will be webcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by logging on to the “Investors” section of Evergreen Solar’s website, www.evergreensolar.com, prior to the event.

The call also can be accessed by dialing (888) 277-7128 or (913) 312-0861 (International) prior to the start of the call and refer to confirmation code 3754036.

For those unable to join the live conference call, a webcast replay will be available on the “Investors” page of the website.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon® solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer technology. For more information about Evergreen Solar, please visit www.evergreensolar.com. Evergreen Solar® and String Ribbon® are registered trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc.

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

SOURCE: Evergreen Solar, Inc.

MARLBORO, Mass., Jun 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon® solar panels with its proprietary silicon wafer technology, will unveil its upcoming line of higher efficiency solar panels featuring its newly developed BOOST(TM) Cell Technology, at Salon des Energies Renouvelables in Paris, France, June 16-18, 2010.

The new ES-D and ES-E series of panels for residential and commercial markets feature Evergreen’s new Boost Cell Technology that uses micro wires instead of conventional bus-bars to reduce cell shading, improve current collection and ultimately increase the overall panel efficiency. This innovative new cell technology gives our new panels a superior aesthetic, positioning them well in the French building integrated market where aesthetics are of primary concern. The new panels will begin to be available commercially from Q4 2010 onwards and are on display for viewing throughout the Salon des Energies Renouvelables at the company’s booth located in Hall 1, Stand H68.

The ES-D series panels, designed primarily for residential roofs, are lighter weight for ease of installation and smaller in size to ensure a better fit of the panels to any shape or size of roof. The ES-D series will be produced with two sets of specifications:

ES-D Aesthetic series: This product features an all-black panel with an attractive uniform appearance for when aesthetics and the look on the roof is a priority. They will be available in 195, 200 and 205W power grades.
ES-D Performance series: This product is designed for optimizing performance. They will be available in 200, 205 and 210W power grades.

The ES-E series panels will be the most powerful Evergreen Solar panels ever made, with a larger panel design to meet the needs of commercial applications where the larger size helps to minimize installation costs. The ES-E series panels will be available in 220, 225 and 230W power grades.

Both the ES-D and ES-E series panels with BOOST Cell Technology will continue to deliver the exceptional performance and industry-leading environmental credentials that Evergreen panels have become known for. All the new panels will feature an industry leading -0 / +5W power tolerance and anti-reflective treated glass as standard.

“The new ES-D and ES-E series solar panels with our innovative BOOST Cell Technology are a major advance for Evergreen Solar,” said Scott Gish, Evergreen Solar’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “These panels are the highest efficiency product we have ever made which enables us to deliver our customers even more electricity while continuing to have less impact on the environment. And the ability to offer product options tailored specifically for either the residential or commercial end-user – whether their priority is aesthetics or performance – allows us to meet our customers specific needs much better.”

The new ES-D and ES-E series panels will continue to be manufactured using Evergreen Solar’s proprietary wafer manufacturing technology which is the most environmentally-friendly process in the industry with virtually no wasted silicon. The carbon footprint of these panels is up to 30% smaller than that of its competitors and they also have the quickest energy payback in the industry, now less than 12 months.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon(TM) solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon 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. Evergreen Solar(R), String Ribbon(TM) and BOOST(TM) are trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including those that discuss expectations, beliefs, strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters. The company uses the word “will” to identify forward-looking statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements regarding commercial availability of the new ES-D and ES-E Series product lines. Such forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release. Those statements are neither promises nor guarantees and involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Those factors include risks and uncertainties associated with Evergreen Solar’s ability and the ability of its third party manufacturing partners to (a) obtain and maintain an adequate supply of raw materials and components on commercially reasonable terms, (b) expand existing production lines and ramp new production lines; (c) implement Evergreen Solar’s new BOOST Cell Technology and (d) successfully manage manufacturing difficulties that may arise. Other important risks and uncertainties that may affect the launch of Evergreen Solar’s new products are identified in Evergreen Solar’s periodic filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak as to the company’s expectations only as of the date they are made.

SOURCE: Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Chris Lawson, 508-251-3214
Director Marketing Communications
clawson@evergreensolar.com

Marlboro, Massachusetts (USA), June 9, 2010 – Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon™ solar panels with its proprietary silicon wafer technology, will unveil its upcoming line of higher efficiency solar panels featuring its newly developed BOOST™ Cell Technology, at Intersolar 2010 in Munich, Germany, June 9-11, 2010.

The new ES-D and ES-E series of panels for residential and commercial markets feature Evergreen’s new Boost cell technology that uses micro wires instead of conventional bus-bars to reduce cell shading, improve current collection and ultimately increase the overall panel efficiency. This innovative new cell technology also gives these panels one of the most appealing aesthetics in the industry. The new panels will begin to be available commercially from Q4 2010 onwards and are on display for viewing throughout Intersolar at the company’s booth located in Hall B5, Stand 126.

The ES-D series panels, designed primarily for residential roofs, are lighter weight for ease of installation and smaller in size to ensure a better fit of the panels to any shape or size of roof. The ES-D series will be produced with two sets of specifications:

• ES-D Aesthetic series: This product features an all-black panel with an attractive uniform appearance for when aesthetics and the look on the roof is a priority. They will be available in 195, 200 and 205W power grades.
• ES-D Performance series: This product is designed for optimizing performance. They will be available in 200, 205 and 210W power grades.

The ES-E series panels will be the most powerful Evergreen Solar panels ever made, with a larger panel design to meet the needs of commercial applications where the larger size helps to minimize installation costs. The ES-E series panels will be available in 220, 225 and 230W power grades.

Both the ES-D and ES-E series panels with BOOST Cell Technology will continue to deliver the exceptional performance and industry-leading environmental credentials that Evergreen panels have become known for.   All the new panels will feature an industry leading -0 / +5W power tolerance and anti-reflective treated glass as standard.

“The new ES-D and ES-E series solar panels with our innovative BOOST Cell Technology are a major advance for Evergreen Solar,” said Scott Gish, Evergreen Solar’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “These panels are the highest efficiency product we have ever made which enables us to deliver our customers even more electricity while continuing to have less impact on the environment. And the ability to offer product options tailored specifically for either the residential or commercial end-user – whether their priority is aesthetics or performance – allows us to meet our customers specific needs much better.”

The new ES-D and ES-E series panels will continue to be manufactured using Evergreen Solar’s proprietary wafer manufacturing technology which is the most environmentally-friendly process in the industry with virtually no wasted silicon. The carbon footprint of these panels is up to 30% smaller than that of its competitors and they also have the quickest energy payback in the industry, now less than 12 months.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon™ solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon 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. Evergreen Solar®, String Ribbon™ and BOOST™ are trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc. 

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including those that discuss expectations, beliefs, strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters. The company uses the word “will” to identify forward-looking statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements regarding commercial availability of the new ES-D and ES-E Series product lines.  Such forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release.  Those statements are neither promises nor guarantees and involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Those factors include risks and uncertainties associated with Evergreen Solar’s ability and the ability of its third party manufacturing partners to (a) obtain and maintain an adequate supply of raw materials and components on commercially reasonable terms, (b) expand existing production lines and ramp new production lines; (c) implement Evergreen Solar’s new BOOST cell technology and (d) successfully manage manufacturing difficulties that may arise.  Other important risks and uncertainties that may affect the launch of Evergreen Solar’s new products are identified in Evergreen Solar’s periodic filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak as to the company’s expectations only as of the date they are made.

SOURCE: Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Chris Lawson, 508-251-3214
Director Marketing Communications
clawson@evergreensolar.com
or
Media:
Elevate Communications
Jim Connelly, 617-861-3654
Account Supervisor
jconnelly@elevatecom.com

Marlboro, Massachusetts (June 3, 2010) — Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of STRING RIBBON™ solar power products with its proprietary silicon wafer manufacturing technology, announced today that an 8-megawatt power plant in Neustrelitz, Germany used more than 7 megawatts of panels manufactured by Evergreen Solar. It is Evergreen Solar’s largest installation in company history.

The project, which was designed and installed by IBC SOLAR Invest in cooperation with the city of Neustrelitz, uses approximately 34,000 IBC Polysol String Ribbon 200, 205 VG solar panels made by Evergreen Solar. It will provide enough electricity to power more than 2,600 homes in the area and will save more than 4,480 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.

The installation is located on a former Soviet military training base. Prior to the installation, IBC SOLAR undertook a munitions recovery service to ensure the land – approximately 250,000 square meters in size – is now completely safe and free of any hidden mines.

“This is a milestone project for Evergreen Solar as we continue to expand our company’s global footprint with the largest installation in company history,” said Peter Rusch, Evergreen Solar’s vice president of sales for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. “This project is especially significant as the land on which it is built has been completely remediated by IBC SOLAR and is now safe for everyday use. This is a significant environmental improvement for the area and is in line with Evergreen Solar’s mission to provide the most environmentally friendly solar panels ever made. Today, Evergreen’s String Ribbon solar panels have the smallest carbon footprint and quickest energy payback of any silicon-based panel.”

“For IBC SOLAR quality has absolute priority. Our products are subject to severe inspections and quality controls at any stage of the production: at the manufacturer, at delivery and at our own test system,” said Mr Norbert Hahn, board member of IBC SOLAR AG. “With our internal flasher and in our climate chamber we test durability and performance of modules. In addition, all systems are certified by independent testing institutes such as TÜV, VDE and Fraunhofer ISE. The IBC Polysol Panels made by Evergreen Solar comply with our quality requirements.”

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.

About IBC Solar

IBC SOLAR is a leading global photovoltaic specialist, offering complete solutions for power production from solar energy. The company covers the entire spectrum, from planning to the turnkey handover of photovoltaic installations. Globally, IBC SOLAR has already implemented more than 100,000 turnkey photovoltaic systems with a total power output of 880 megawatt (MWp). The scale of these installations ranges from large photovoltaic power stations and solar parks which feed electricity into the network, to off-grid systems. IBC SOLAR sells its photovoltaic components and systems over an extensive network of trade partners. As general contractor, the photovoltaic integrator plans and implements large scale solar projects. Through maintenance and monitoring, IBC SOLAR ensures an optimal performance of the solar park.

IBC SOLAR was founded in 1982 in Bad Staffelstein. IBC SOLAR is represented around the globe by affiliates in Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic, Spain, Greece and Malaysia and currently employs around 350 employees, of which 250 are in Germany. The international business group IBC SOLAR is directed from its headquarters in Bad Staffelstein.

SOURCE: Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Chris Lawson, 508-251-3214
Director Marketing Communications
clawson@evergreensolar.com
or
Media:
Elevate Communications
Jim Connelly, 617-861-3654
Account Supervisor
jconnelly@elevatecom.com

Marlboro, Massachusetts (USA), May 19, 2010 – Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon™ solar power products with its proprietary silicon wafer technology, will feature its ES-A series solar panels, now one of the few products in the industry certified for installation in coastal climates, at the Genera Solar Show in Madrid, Spain, May 19-21, 2010.

The ES-A series is a range of high quality String Ribbon™ solar panels offering exceptional performance, industry-leading environmental credentials and the ability to be installed in virtually any climate.

The ES-A series recently passed rigorous IEC 61701 salt mist corrosion testing for PV panels which exposes the panels to a concentrated salt solution for at least 96 hours. No mechanical deterioration or corrosion of the panel components was identified. This certification confirms that the ES-A series panels are now ideal for installations susceptible to sea mist in coastal areas or on islands. The ES-A series panels will be available for viewing throughout Genera at the company’s booth located in Hall 9, Booth 9G20.

“This recent certification extends the ability of Evergreen Solar panels to be installed virtually anywhere that solar power is viable, and makes our powerful, environmentally-friendly solar panels available to more people,” said Scott Gish, Evergreen Solar’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “These panels are already certified for use in climates which have heavy snow or high winds. We are now proud to have one of the few solar panels available in the industry with IEC 61701 certification. This feature is extremely beneficial for customers in regions where sea mist can be an issue like Spain, Italy, France and the coastal regions of the United States. ”

All Evergreen Solar String Ribbon solar panels are constructed using its proprietary wafer manufacturing technology which is the most environmentally-friendly process in the industry with virtually no wasted silicon. The carbon footprint of these panels is up to 30% smaller than that of its competitors. These solar panels also have the quickest energy payback, now as fast as 12 months for installed panels. About Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon™ solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon 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. Evergreen Solar® and String Ribbon™ are trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc.

SOURCE: Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Chris Lawson, 508-251-3214
Director Marketing Communications
clawson@evergreensolar.com
or
Media:
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Jim Connelly, 617-861-3654
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Marlboro, Massachusetts (USA), May 5, 2010 – Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon™ solar power products with its proprietary silicon wafer technology, today introduced its newest ES-A series solar panel, a 215-watt panel that is the company’s most powerful to date, at the Solar Expo in Verona, Italy, May 5-7, 2010.

The ES-A series is a range of high quality String Ribbon™ solar panels offering exceptional performance and industry-leading environmental credentials. This new ES-A-215 panel complements the company’s current line of 200, 205 and 210 watt solar panels designed with a black frame that, when installed on roofs, improves the aesthetic appearance of solar arrays. The new ES-A 215 panel will be available for viewing throughout Solar Expo at the company’s booth located in Hall 4, F3.1.

“Our new ES-A 215 solar panel continues to position Evergreen Solar as a leader in producing powerful, efficient, and environmentally-friendly solar panels,” said Scott Gish, Evergreen Solar’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “These panels are our most powerful solar panels to date with the tightest power tolerance in the industry, meaning our customers get optimal system performance right out of the box. At the same time, we are proud to lead the industry in environmental credentials with the smallest carbon footprint and the quickest energy payback of any silicon-based solar panel available today.”

All Evergreen Solar String Ribbon solar panels are constructed using its proprietary wafer manufacturing technology which is the most environmentally-friendly process in the industry with virtually no wasted silicon. The carbon footprint of these panels is up to 30% smaller than that of its competitors. These solar panels also have the quickest energy payback, now as fast as 12 months for installed panels. And to round out the company’s leading environmental credentials, this new ES-A panel also uses 100% cardboard-free packaging to minimize job site waste and disposal costs.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon™ solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon 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. Evergreen Solar® and String Ribbon™ are trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc.

SOURCE: Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Chris Lawson, 508-251-3214
Director Marketing Communications
clawson@evergreensolar.com
or
Media:
Elevate Communications
Jim Connelly, 617-861-3654
Account Supervisor
jconnelly@elevatecom.com