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Spire Solar to Provide EverQ with Automated Photovoltaic Module Test Equipment

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), today announced that it has executed a contract to provide EverQ of Thalheim, Germany, with Spire’s SPI-MODULE QATM 460 automated photovoltaic (PV) module testing system. Advanced PV module manufacturing equipment and process technology provided by Spire Solar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Spire Corporation, will enable EverQ to complement its production line with Spire’s automated equipment. The SPI-MODULE QA system, which transfers modules to Spire’s SPI-SUN SIMULATOR, automatically tests the module, checks for proper grounding and insulation of the module, prints and applies the corresponding label, and then moves it to its next station. The SPI-MODULE QA 460 was originally developed under the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology (PVMaT) program. Spire commercialized the equipment and now offers it as a standard product for the PV module manufacturing market. It was further customized by Spire and Evergreen Solar in order to match specific needs and requirements of EverQ. About EverQ GmbH EverQ GmbH is a partnership between Evergreen Solar, Inc. and Q-Cells AG. Evergreen Solar owns approximately 75% of the partnership and Q-Cells owns the balance. About Spire Corporation Spire Corporation provides solar energy manufacturing equipment, biomedical devices and optoelectronic components, […]

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GreenShift Acquires 80% Stake in Electronic Scrap Recycling Corporation

GreenShift Corporation (OTCBB: GSHF) today announced its acquisition of an 80 percent stake in Electronic Scrap Recycling Corporation (“ESRC”), an Indiana-based full service recycler of electronic components. “E-waste recycling is a compelling challenge that we intend to address with our investment in ESRC,” said Kevin Kreisler, GreenShift’s chairman and CEO. Under the terms of its agreement with ESRC, GreenShift acquired 80 percent of ESRC’s outstanding stock and received certain commercial rights in return for 1.6 million shares of GreenShift common stock and GreenShift’s provision of technology rights, strategic business development and other services. ESRC currently provides full service electronic waste recycling, logistics and Certified Data Destruction services to public and private sector clients out of its 125,000 square foot facility in Elkhart, Indiana. Website: http://www.greenshift.com     

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