Spire to Provide Hoku Scientific with Solar Module Production Line

Spire Corp. confirmed that it has entered into a contract with Hoku Solar, a division of Hoku Scientific, Inc. to provide Spire's 15MW turnkey photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing production line. The production line, scheduled to be delivered in the first half of 2007, will enable Hoku to enter the business of manufacturing and selling PV modules.

"Spire Corp. is a recognized leader in solar cell and module production lines," said Dustin Shindo, Chairman and CEO of Hoku Scientific. "Their experience and capabilities make them an ideal partner for our solar production line needs."

Roger Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corp., said, "We are pleased that Hoku Solar has selected Spire to provide its solar module production line. We are impressed by Hoku's team and strategy, and look forward to working with them as they expand their solar business."