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Xunlight Featured on ABC World News With Charles Gibson

Xunlight Corporation, a leader in the
development of flexible and lightweight thin-film silicon solar modules,
announces that it was featured on ABC World News with Charles Gibson on
December 17th. The Company was showcased as a leading renewable energy
company, creating jobs in Toledo, Ohio. Over the last year, Xunlight has
increased its employee population by 300% and is continuing to expand its
operation and hiring skilled, talented employees.
"We are very pleased that Xunlight's efforts in creating green collar jobs
are highlighted on ABC News," said Xunming Deng, CEO of Xunlight
Corporation. "Our progress has been made possible by the generous support
from both federal and state government programs, particularly Ohio's Third
Frontier Project targeted toward creating high-quality jobs."
"Ohio is making tremendous efforts to create tens of thousands of jobs by
investing in our renewable energy industry," said Ohio Governor Ted
Strickland. "I am thrilled that Xunlight and other Ohio solar companies are
beginning to get well-deserved recognition for helping create a "Solar
Valley" in the State of Ohio."

For more information about this story, the Company and the Investors,
please see below:
http://www.abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=6475809&page=1
http://www.xunlight.com/xunlight_in_abcnews.pdf
About Xunlight Corporation
Xunlight Corporation, a technology spin-off from the University of Toledo,
engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of lightweight and
flexible photovoltaic modules that convert sunlight into electricity.
Xunlight has received over $40 million of institutional investments from
Emerald Technology Ventures, Trident Capital, NGP Energy Technology
Partners, and Rabo Ventures. The Company has also received over $11 million
of R&D funding from the US Department of Energy, US Department of Commerce
and Ohio Department of Development to develop its products and
manufacturing process. Xunlight has been featured on Newsweek, Wall Street
Journal, CNN, The New York Times, and the Associated Press. The company is
headquartered in a 122,000 sqft manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio. For
additional information, visit www.xunlight.com.
About State of Ohio's Third Frontier Project
The State of Ohio's Third Frontier Project was initiated in February 2002.
This 10-year, $1.6 billion initiative is the state's largest-ever
commitment to expanding Ohio's high-tech research capabilities and
promoting innovation and company formation that will create high-paying
jobs for generations to come. For additional information, visit:
http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/about.cfm.
About Emerald Technology Ventures
Emerald Technology Ventures is a global leader in cleantech venture
capital. Founded in 2000 under the name SAM Private Equity, Emerald is a
pioneer in this rapidly emerging sector and is focused on innovative
technologies in energy, materials and water. From offices in Zurich,
Switzerland, and Montreal, Canada, Emerald manages three venture capital
funds and two venture capital portfolio mandates totaling over EUR 300
million (US$ 450 million). For additional information, visit
www.emerald-ventures.com.
About Trident Capital
Trident Capital is a leading venture capital and private equity firm with
over $1.6 billion of capital under management. Trident focuses on
investments in the business services, information services, software
sectors, Internet and Cleantech across a variety of industries. Trident has
investment offices in Palo Alto, Calif. and Westport, Conn. and has made
over 120 investments since inception. For additional information, visit
www.tridentcap.com.
About NGP Energy Technology Partners
NGP Energy Technology Partners, L.P. is a Washington, D.C.-based $148
million fund investing growth equity capital in companies providing
technology-related products and services to the oil and gas, power and
alternative energy sectors. The fund is managed by investment professionals
with extensive experience investing in virtually all types of energy
technologies and a strong track record of helping companies grow, create
value, and establish strategic partnerships. NGP Energy Technology Partners
is sponsored by NGP Energy Capital Management, a $9.3 billion family of
funds and a leading investor in the energy sector since 1988.
www.ngpetp.com
About Rabo Ventures
Rabo Ventures is part of the Rabobank Group, ranked as one of the top 25
global financial institutions and a leader in sustainability-oriented
banking. Rabobank has been involved in the financing of large sustainable
projects such as bio-fuel plants and wind parks in different European
countries for the last several years. This venture capital fund focuses on
fast growing cleantech companies which encompass a broad range of
technologies dealing with renewable energy generation and environmental
issues such as clean water and clean air. For additional information, visit
www.raboventures.com.
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