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15. März 2010
Kyocera Supplies Solar Panels to Georgia's Largest Commercial Solar Project
USFloors commissions state's largest commercial sector solar array
Dalton, Ga—March 1, 2010

Kyocera Solar, Inc. today announced it is the sole supplier of photovoltaic modules for the largest commercial solar array in the state of Georgia. USFloors, a nationwide leader in sustainable flooring, recently installed the 144.48 kW solar array at its facilities located in Dalton, GA.
"This solar project demonstrates Kyocera's commitment to sustainable energy," stated Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar, Inc. "Kyocera strives to help organizations achieve their sustainability goals—we are pleased to work with companies such as USFloors and United Renewable Energy LLC who share Kyocera's commitment to the environment."

The rooftop installation, comprised of 672 Kyocera KD 215GX PLU solar modules, spans approximately 14,500 square feet and is expected to produce 171,216 kwh/year—enough electricity to power 14 homes annually. In addition, the system will offset more than 100 percent of the building's current electrical needs, allowing for a reduction in operating costs that will preserve company jobs.

“This solar project demonstrates Kyocera’s commitment to sustainable energy,” stated Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar, Inc. “Kyocera strives to help organizations achieve their sustainability goals—we are pleased to work with companies such as USFloors and United Renewable Energy LLC who share Kyocera’s commitment to the environment.”

As a top provider of sustainable flooring, USFloors' commitment is to provide its customers with high quality, environmentally sound products—a practice that motivated the company to produce solar electric power on site. Various utility and government incentives such as accelerated depreciation and state and federal tax credits, made the completion of the project possible, and contributed to the site’s LEED certification process and ongoing sustainability mission.

Georgia-based United Renewable energy, LLC (URE), a leading integrator of photovoltaic solar electric power systems, and one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies in the country, designed and installed the solar array. According to URE President William Silva, “We chose Kyocera's solar panels for two simple reasons, quality and reliability. Their real world, global track record and zero tolerance made Kyocera the clear choice."

Kyocera Supplies Modules For Czech PV Project
Published: 28. Mai 2010

Neuss, Germany -- Kyocera has supplied modules for a PV plant in the Czech Republic. Covering an area of more than 28,000 square-meters, the plant has a installed capacity of 1.2 megawatts (MW).
Kyocera said durable and efficient high-yield solar modules are of great importance, especially for large-scale plants.

The plant was installed in the South Moravian farming village of Moravský Žižkov. The system includes 8,960 Kyocera KD135GH-2PU solar modules. A high annual electricity yield of 1.3 million kilowatt hours is expected from the plant, which was completed in December 2009 and only recently commissioned. Kyocera said durable and efficient high-yield solar modules are of great importance, especially for large-scale plants.

Nelumbo, the company that developed the project is one of the most experienced companies in photovoltaics and solar thermal power within the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Every year it constructs 200 to 300 solar plants in the Czech Republic and offers its customers complete network support, from installation through to maintenance.

21.07.2010 14:13
KYOCERA to Double Shipments of Ceramic Kitchen Knives

Company Targets Two Million Units Per Year by March 31, 2014

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced that it will boost annual shipments of its popular ceramic knives to two million units per year by FY2014* -- an increase of 120% over last fiscal year's volume of 900,000. The company will also strengthen its main manufacturing facilities for ceramic knives in order to meet expected growth in global demand.
* FY2014: Fiscal year ending March 31, 2014

Kyocera knives and kitchen utensils are made using the company's fine ceramics, resulting in lightweight blades that stay sharp for long periods, never corrode, and can even be bleached for thorough cleaning. These unique characteristics have contributed to the growing popularity of Kyocera's ceramic knives since their introduction in 1984.

After more than a quarter of a century of sales, total shipments of Kyocera's ceramic knives exceeded 6 million units in December of 2009, and are currently sold in more than 35 nations.

In recent years, demand for the company's ceramic knives has rapidly grown. The trend of consumers demanding higher quality kitchen products, an increase in kitchen products being purchased as gifts, and the 2006 introduction of Kyocera's Color Series have all contributed to the increased popularity and sales.

Kyocera's retail distribution network has also steadily increased to about 8,000 stores worldwide. U.S retailers such as Williams-Sonoma, Sur La Table and Amazon.com offer Kyocera's knives, along with Harrods in the U.K., El Corte Inglés in Spain and Galeries Lafayette in France.

Presently, the company's knives remain highly popular in Japan, where about 70% of the company's total are sold. However, Kyocera will aim to aggressively expand sales in the important U.S. and European markets and plans to increase sales outside of Japan to 50% of its total in the next few years.

Kyocera will continue to develop products that meet its customers' various needs so more people worldwide can enjoy the ease-of-use, convenience and quality of ceramic knives.

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Der japanische Technologiekonzern Kyocera, einer der führenden Photovoltaik Hersteller, gibt bekannt, dass bis März 2011 an sechs weiteren Produktionsstätten Solaranlagen mit firmeneigenen Solarmodulen in Betrieb genommen werden sollen. Die Anlagen sind Teil von Kyoceras Umweltschutzmaßnahmen und werden zusammen 593 kW Strom erzeugen. Dadurch werden alle zehn Produktionsstätten in Japan mit Solaranlagen ausgestattet sein, und weltweit wächst die Zahl der Kyocera Standorte mit Solaranlagen auf 20 an. Zusammen mit den bestehenden Solaranlagen, die an Standorten innerhalb und außerhalb Japans in Betrieb sind, erzeugt die Kyocera Group dann 1.815 kW (1,8 MW) Strom.

Unter den sechs Standorten, die mit den neuen Anlagen ausgerüstet werden sollen, befindet sich die neue Produktionsanlage für Solarzellen in Yasu, die Produktionsanlage Kitami, in der vornehmlich Handys hergestellt werden und die Produktionsanlage Sendai, in der hauptsächlich Keramikkomponenten und Keramikmesser hergestellt werden. Hochrechnungen zufolge sollen die sechs neuen Anlagen jährlich 591.000 kWh Strom erzeugen - das entspricht dem jährlichen Stromverbrauch von 125 durchschnittlichen Haushalten.*

Aktuell hat Kyocera weltweit an 14 seiner Standorte Solaranlagen in Betrieb und leistet somit, durch die Reduktion des CO2 Ausstoßes, einen Beitrag zum Schutz der Umwelt.

In der Kyocera Nordamerikazentrale, der KYOCERA International Inc. in San Diego, wurde 2005 der Solar Grove auf dem Firmenparkplatz in Betrieb genommen. Das einzigartige Design der Anlage erinnert an einen Hain aus Solarbäumen. In der Sonne Kaliforniens produziert diese Anlage Strom und spendet gleichzeitig Schatten für Autos.

* Als Kalkulationsbasis diente die Annahme, dass der jährliche Stromverbrauch 4.734 kWh beträgt.

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