PARIS – April 18, 2011 – Upsolar, a leading international solar module supplier, will showcase its solar photovoltaic (PV) modules compatible with Zep Solar’s comprehensive mounting solutions for residential and commercial systems at a variety of upcoming international solar industry events. The company’s Zep Compatible modules will be on display alongside its extensive collection of quality module offerings:

　　　　　May 4-6 at Solarexpo in Verona (booth #Hall 7,B7.1)

　　　　　June 8-10 at Intersolar Europe in Munich (booth #A2.440)

　　　　　July 12-14 at Intersolar North America in San Francisco (booth #Floor 2, 8610)

　　　 Upsolar’s Zep Compatible modules are manufactured with a Zep Groove frame to facilitate a faster, more cost-effective installation process for pitched and flat rooftop applications. Zep Solar’s solution eliminates the need for mounting rails and separate grounding hardware while offering an aesthetically superior design. Upsolar’s modules work with Zep Solar hardware to enable a cost-effective, durable and streamlined mounting solution for all rooftop mounted PV configurations.

“Our partnership with Zep Solar is a prime example of Upsolar’s unyielding commitment to providing our customers with customized, quality solar solutions leading to a faster return on investment,” said Troy Dalbey, Managing Director of Upsolar America Inc. “Zep Solar’s innovative mounting system makes their technology an ideal asset to complement our high quality modules and we look forward to further collaboration in the future.”

"The Zep Groove was designed to streamline the installation process and enable installers to spend less time on the roof while enhancing the system’s structural and aesthetic properties,” said Mike Miskovsky, President of Zep Solar. “We are dedicated to partnering with leading module manufacturers, like Upsolar, to streamline PV installations and drive down balance-of-system costs — taking the industry one step closer to grid parity.”

Upsolar’s diligent testing and R&D protocol are key components to its “Excellence at Each Step” manufacturing process. All Upsolar products are also backed by the industry-leading PowerCLIP warranty policy provided by PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services. The 25¬year, non-cancellable policy offers unmatched protection to provide secure, long-term insurance coverage for a global customer base.

About Upsolar:

Upsolar is a leading international developer and producer of crystalline solar modules, offering the best quality-to-price ratio in the global PV market. With vertically integrated, diversified manufacturing platforms, as well as an R&D-supported quality control management system, Upsolar produces high quality, reliable solar modules backed by a fully insured world-class warranty, available at a very competitive price-point. Headquartered in Shanghai, Upsolar has offices throughout Asia, Europe and North America to support an international customer-base and provide on-site technical support, customer service and product development teams. For more information, visit www.upsolar.com .

About Zep Solar:

Zep Solar, Inc., based in San Rafael, CA, offers the world's first comprehensive platform for PV system installation. Zep Solar licenses its innovative, grooved frame specification to PV module companies, and manufactures Zep Compatible installation hardware that mates quickly, safely and cost-effectively with Zep Compatible PV modules. Zep Solar is accelerating the adoption of solar technology by drastically reducing the cost and complexity of designing, shipping, warehousing and installing PV systems.