LUXEMBOURG and DONGYING, China, November 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

CNPV Solar Power SA, a public limited liability company organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products, today announced that its Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Bypina Veerraju Chaudary, has received the 2011 Prestigious Qilu Friendship Award.

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The annual award ceremony, hosted by Mr. Dong Guoxun, Director-General of Shandong Provincial Human Resources and Social Security Department, provides highest provincial level recognition to foreign individuals who, by their personal significant efforts, have contributed to the social well being and financial growth of Shandong Province. With respect to Mr. Chaudary, his innovative work to develop solar technology, international business development and promote the adoption of solar energy was duly considered along with his contribution to employment growth within the Shandong Province. 

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Mr. Zhang Chuanting, Deputy Secretary-General and Director of Research Office of Shandong Provincial Government announced and presented this year's awards. Mr. Chaudary, COO of CNPV Solar Power SA, located in Dongying City, was formally recognized for his remarkable achievements made during his time in Shandong Province. Attending the stage, in front of an international audience, and his distinguished peers, Mr. Chaudary was presented with his certificate and medal by Mr. Guo Zhaoxin, Vice Governor of People's Government of Shandong Province.

Mr. Chaudary remarked, "I am very pleased to receive this prestigious distinction award from the People's Government of Shandong Province. Recognition also belongs to CNPV employees and partners around the world-professionals who are passionate about solar energy and its power to change the way we live. It also recognizes the leadership of governments, large and small, who have created commercial environments that encourage long-term investment in tomorrow's energy solutions, today. It has been a privilege to contribute to the transition of solar technology from the laboratory to commercial reality. Governments worldwide, increasingly realize the importance of investing in solar energy, and with further evolution of solar technology, we have no doubt that it will become a critical element of global energy generation."

Mr. Zhang Zhiwen, Deputy Director of Dongying District Human Resource and Social Security Bureau and Mr. Zhang Shunfu CEO of CNPV jointly said, "The Prestigious Qilu Friendship Award honors Mr. Chaudary's important contributions to the PV industry and acknowledges his progress through a celebrated career spanning more than two decades. His outstanding achievements have advanced our industry practices, standards and social and economic growth of Shandong province. On behalf of Peoples' Government of Dongying and CNPV, we congratulate him on this prestigious honour, and his outstanding accomplishments in the field of solar PV, we are lucky to have Mr. Chaudary within our midst."

About CNPV

CNPV Solar Power SA (NYSE Euronext: ALCNP), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CNPV Dongying Solar Power Company Limited, is a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules. CNPV designs, manufactures and supplies highly efficient and cost effective crystalline solar photovoltaic modules. Reliability & longevity are built into our world-class crystalline solar photovoltaic modules, which undergo rigorous internal tests and external certifications (IEC61215, IEC61730, UL, and CE) to ensure peak performance and safety. For further information, please visit CNPV's website at http://www.cnpv-power.com

For more information, please contact:  

CNPV Solar Power SA
Bypina Veerraju Chaudary, Chief Operating officer
Phone: +86-13656-473355,
Phone: +86-546-7795555
Email: chaudary@cnpv-power.com
Email: ir@cnpv-power.com

SOURCE CNPV Solar Power SA