SunWize Technologies opens west coast Facility

source: press release 2002.1.30
SunWize customers to benefit from California location

Kingston, New York, January 30, 2002 - In order to serve the growing solar
energy market in the Western US, SunWize Technologies announced the opening
of an 8500 square foot distribution facility in Ventura County, CA. The
facility is located 60 miles north of Los Angeles. "Our West Coast customers
will experience shorter turnaround time for shipments and reduced shipping
costs from our California facility," stated Joanne Smith, Vice President,
Residential Power. The new facility is part of the SunWize expansion plan
designed to service its growing customer base in the Western US and Latin
America, and to implement its Solar Connect sales program for the California
residential photovoltaic market. SunWize also operates a 30,000 square foot
manufacturing and distribution facility on the East Coast in Kingston, NY.
Business over the past ten months indicates the demand for solar modules and
components has doubled in the Western part of the United States with a
concentration in California. "The strategic location of this facility will
greatly benefit our customers," commented David Holt, General Manager,
Western Region. "Customer service is our priority and we are always striving
to improve our support and service."

For information about SunWize's dealer program or residential program,
contact Joanne Smith, telephone 800-232-7652, email: sunwise@montana.com.
SunWize Technologies, Inc. is a photovoltaic technology company specializing
in the manufacture of integrated power systems and the distribution of solar
modules and balance of system components. www.sunwize.com