WorldWater & Solar Technologies Completes Solar Installation at Valley Center Municipal Water District

Mon Jan 5, 2009 8:08am EST
 
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EWING, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTC BB: WWAT.OB), developer and marketer
of proprietary high-horsepower solar systems, today announced that it has
completed installation of a 1.1 MW solar power system for the Valley Center
Municipal Water District (VCMWD) of Valley Center, California. The system, which
was financed and will be owned, operated, and maintained by Solar Power
Partners, Inc. (SPP) of Mill Valley, California, will provide 2.1 million kWh
per year of electricity for the district, offsetting up to 20% of the
electricity required by their largest pumping station. 

The project was developed using a solar Power Purchase Agreement, which required
no cash outlay from VCMWD, who will purchase the generated power from SPP for
the twenty-five year life of the agreement. 

"I am pleased to announce the successful completion of our flat-plate solar
installation at Valley Center, on schedule and to the client`s specifications,"
said Frank Smith, CEO, WorldWater and Solar Technologies. "This is another
example of our ability to deliver `best in class` solar technology to large
commercial clients, as we did for Denver International Airport and Fresno
Yosemite International Airport. The experience gained from these installations
will serve us well as we look to bring our ENTECH CPV and CPVT modules to the
market this year." 

"Solar Power Partners is proud to partner with WorldWater and Valley Center on
this exciting solar solution. This facility is a wonderful example of what can
be accomplished when water districts adopt solar and support renewable energy,"
said Alexander v. Welczeck, President and CEO of Solar Power Partners. 

"After almost three years of negotiating, planning, and implementation, it is
very rewarding to finally see this 'double green' project come to life," says
Gary Arant, General Manager, Valley Center Municipal Water District. "This will
provide long-term financial benefits for our agency and community, as well as a
reduced carbon production environment - thus double green." 

Additional partners on this project included Sharp Solar, which supplied the
panels for the project, and Xantrex Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider
Electric, which provided the inverters. 

About WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. and ENTECH:

WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. is a full-service, solutions-driven solar
electric engineering and design company offering unique, high-powered and
patented solar technology. ENTECH, Inc., a subsidiary of WorldWater, is a
high-technology solar energy company specializing in patented solar
concentrating and CPVT (Concentrating Photovoltaic Thermal) systems. ENTECH`s
systems can produce electrical output, a combination of electricity and thermal
energy or thermal energy alone. Commercial applications vary in size from one
kilowatt remote power units to large, multi-megawatt utility power plants. For
more information, visit www.worldwater.com or www.entechsolar.com. 

About Solar Power Partners, Inc.:

Solar Power Partners, Inc. (SPP) is a California-based renewable energy company
that is leading the way in streamlining the adoption of clean solar energy by
businesses, institutions and municipalities throughout the United States.
Combining the financing strength of solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with
the expertise and best practices of top solar and building industry
professionals, SPP gives building owners a clear path to achieving energy
independence with predictable electrical rates and without the risks or costs of
owning and maintaining solar facilities. For more information please see
www.solarpowerpartners.com. 

About Valley Center Municipal Water District:

Valley Center Water District is a public water agency located in north central
San Diego County, serving a 100 square mile rural agricultural community with 42
reservoirs, over 300 miles of pipe and 26 electric and natural gas powered
pumping stations. It is one of the top 20 power purchasers in the San Diego Gas
and Electric Service area and is a recognized leader in the areas of energy
efficiency and alternative power development. 



WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp.
Press:
Amy Copeman, 609-818-0700 ext. 58
acopeman@worldwater.com
or
Investor Relations:
Chris Witty, 646-438-9385
cwitty@darrowir.com
or
Solar Power Partners, Inc.
Sierra Fong, 415-389-8981 x 719
sfong@solarpowerpartners.com
or
Valley Center Water District
Gary Arant, 760-749-1603, ext. 215
garant@valleycenterwater.org



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