REC ASA - Fire at slurry supplier may affect wa...

Sandvika/Herøya, February 2, 2010:  SiC Processing AS yesterday had a fire in
one of its two slurry plants at the Herøya industrial complex, and will take
down the plant and a similar plant in Glomfjord to seek for the root cause of
the fire.



The company supplies slurry for wafer sawing to REC Wafer and the plant in
question supplies REC Wafer's two newest production plants, Herøya III and IV. A
prolonged shut down may affect REC Wafer's production capabilities at some of
REC's wafer lines.


SiC Processing is currently unable to estimate the expected length of the
production shutdown. REC will revert with more information as soon as possible,
and will investigate possible alternative sources in case of a prolonged
interruption of the slurry supply.



About REC

REC is the leading vertically integrated player in the solar energy industry.
REC Silicon and REC Wafer are among the world's largest producers of polysilicon
and wafers for solar applications. REC Solar is a rapidly growing manufacturer
of solar cells and modules, and is also engaging in project development
activities in selected segments of the PV market. REC had revenues of NOK 8 191
million and an operating profit of NOK 2 529 million in 2008. More than 3 000
employees work in REC's worldwide organization. Please visitwww.recgroup.com
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This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


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