Published: April 18, 2010
Matinee Energy Signs a Solar Energy MOU with Hyundai Heavy Industries and LG Electronics
HENDERSON, Nev. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Matinee Energy, Inc. (Matinee) has announced today that it has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding and formed a strategic alliance with Hyundai
Heavy Industries Company Ltd. (Hyundai) and LG Electronics, Inc. (LG),
both of Korea. Matinee has invited Hyundai and LG to join as lead
partners for a total of 240 megawatts or $1 billion contracts in the
initial phase and building environmentally friendly solar energy power
plants, and both companies have accepted that invitation. Matinee also
plans to add additional alliance partners that are complementary to all
parties.
Michael Pannos, Chairman of Matinee stated, "Through the alliance, we
can improve our competitiveness and overall contribution in the green
energy markets. We are excited by the unprecedented synergy that is
attainable by bringing together high quality solar solutions,
world-class construction, financial strength, localized green energy
solutions, and infrastructure-based services. This announcement combined
with the engagement of JP Morgan Securities, Inc. to help with the
Permanent Project Finance segment of the project, has finalized
Matinee's total financing solutions for those projects. This strategic
alliances gives Matinee the ability to reach economies of scale in both
solar and wind turbine energy projects."
"We are sharing our expertise with the world-class competencies that are
not readily obtainable and scarce in the home market and we rely upon
highly efficient technologies to develop world class green energy
solutions for our planet's needs," said Chin Kim, CEO of Green Power
Management of Matinee who is responsible in selecting and managing EPC
(Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractors.
According to Matinee, The Industrial Company (T.I.C.), which is based in
Colorado, as well as other construction and technology companies located
in the U.S., will join in supporting this announcement and provide their
specific services and resources. T.I.C. is a division of Peter Kiewit &
Sons, a construction organization with combined annual revenues of over
$9 billion.
Hyundai and LG are both major participants and hold a significant place
in the green energy markets worldwide and this alliance is expected to
help deliver products and solutions along with local community impact,
local employment, and long term service. Matinee is targeting utility
scale solar energy plants in excess of 900MW primarily in the Southwest
United States.
About Matinee Energy, Inc.
Established in 2006, Matinee Energy, Inc. has completed its plans,
designs and financing for large scale renewable green energy solar power
plants in the U.S. Matinee is teamed with strategic partners who are
major industry leaders and investors with extensive experiences in major
green energy initiative projects. Matinee is expected to make a major
wind turbine energy announcement. Matinee is well positioned as the
major power player in the renewable energy industry.
About Hyundai Heavy Industries
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (HHI) is the world's largest
shipbuilder. It also provides offshore construction and exploration
services and has expanded into areas such as robotic systems and large
industrial pumps and presses. Additionally, HHI makes diesel engines and
engine parts with industrial and marine applications. Other HHI
offerings include electrical products (circuit breakers, switchgear, and
transformers) and construction equipment (excavators, forklifts, and
loaders). HHI manufactures wind turbine and solar energy solutions.
About LG Electronics
LG Electronics (LG); "Life is Good!" makes products that have
tech-savvy consumers hungry for their products - in the kitchen, in the
media room, and on the go. Its consolidated annual revenue is $50
billion in 2009 from more than 110 subsidiaries worldwide designing and
producing displays and media products such as TVs, VCRs, plasma display
panels, home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines,
microwaves, air conditioners, and telecommunications devices such as
wireless phones, handsets, switchboards. LG is also a major manufacturer
of solar solutions.

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