KYOCERA and TESSCO Announce Partnership to Launch and Distribute Standard Railroad Solar Power Systems

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(Business Wire)--
Kyocera Solar, Inc. is pleased to announce that TESSCO Technologies Incorporated
has become its official distribution partner for a new line of standard solar
power systems targeted to the railroad market. Kyocera`s standard railroad solar
power systems, RR 24/7, have undergone recent design enhancements providing even
higher quality, ease of installation, and product performance longevity.

With over 20 years of railroad product design and installation experience,
Kyocera Solar, Inc. developed the RR 24/7 product line to meet the unique
demands of the railroad industry. These upgraded systems come as part of
Kyocera`s market initiative, "Sunlight to Service," to provide quality off-grid
solutions for the industrial market. Kyocera`s solar panels and all components
of the RR 24/7 product line are UL certified, backed by warranty, and
specifically designed and engineered to ensure the quality and performance of
the product.

Kyocera and TESSCO announce the key distribution agreement between the two
companies for sales of railroad solar power systems, whereby TESSCO sells
Kyocera solar power products through its network of reseller and end-user
channels. The dependable design of the pre-packaged railroad solar power systems
is expected to yield outstanding reliability, and will include all installation
components and a complete documentation package. Together, Kyocera and TESSCO
will provide easy-to-use products and on-time delivery for customers in search
of innovative solar applications.

"This is an exciting announcement for TESSCO as we expand our solar power
products that are targeted for the railroad industry," said TESSCO Senior Vice
President of Solutions Development and Product Management Jerry Garland. "The
addition of Kyocera`s world-class solar products is expected to complement our
current offering, as well as to help further extend our reach into the
ever-evolving industrial market."

The partnership with TESSCO will allow Kyocera Solar, Inc. to provide a growing
range of railroad power solutions employing the latest in off-grid photovoltaic
solar technology.

"Continuous improvements in technology and manufacturing efficiency are making
solar power practical in an ever-growing range of markets," said Kyocera Solar,
Inc. President Steve Hill. "In many remote applications, such as railroad
equipment and wireless infrastructure, Kyocera`s solar electric generating
systems now represent the most practical, reliable and cost-effective solution
on the market."

Kyocera Solar, Inc. (http://www.kyocerasolar.com) is a world-leading supplier of
environmentally sound, solar electric energy solutions. With operating
headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. and regional sales centers in the U.S., Brazil
and Australia, Kyocera Solar, Inc. serves thousands of customers in both
developed and developing regions. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Kyocera International, Inc. of San Diego, the North American headquarters and
holding company for Kyoto, Japan-based Kyocera Corporation.

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO), parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera
Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of advanced ceramics. By combining
these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with
other technologies, Kyocera Corporation has become a leading supplier of solar
energy systems, telecommunications equipment, laser printers, copiers,
semiconductor packages, electronic components and industrial ceramics. In the
fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, the company`s net sales totaled 1.29 trillion
yen (approximately $12.9 billion). For more information, please visit
http://www.kyocera.com.

TESSCO Technologies Incorporated(Nasdaq:TESS) is a value-added provider of the
product solutions needed to design, build, run, maintain and use wireless
systems. TESSCO is committed to delivering, fast and complete, the product needs
of wireless system operators, program managers, contractors, resellers, and
self-maintained utility, transportation, enterprise and government
organizations. As Your Total Source® provider of mobile and fixed-wireless
network infrastructure products, mobile devices and accessories, and
installation, test and maintenance equipment and supplies, TESSCO assures
customers of on-time availability, while streamlining their supply chain process
and lowering inventories and total costs. To learn more, please visit
TESSCO.com.

Jessica Gimber
Kyocera Solar, Inc.
Phone: 480.948.8003
jessica.gimber@kyocera.com
or
Jamie Holloway
TESSCO Technologies Incorporated
Phone: 410.229.1123
hollowayj@tessco.com

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