EETN and Sharp Complete Successful Installation of TVA Region’s Largest

Solar Power Plant; Dedication Ceremony Draws Business Leaders and Top
Government Officials

Efficient Energy of Tennessee installs One MW Solar Array using Sharp® Solar Modules
Manufactured in Company’s Memphis Plant.

Knoxville, TN, August 12, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Today utility executives joined with business leaders, and
federal, state and local officials to inaugurate a new one megawatt (1 MW) solar power system, the
largest in Tennessee and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Region. Now online, the system is
comprised of 4,608 Sharp® ND-224UC1 solar modules made in the company's Memphis plant and was
developed, designed and constructed by Natural Energy Group in conjunction with Efficient Energy of
Tennessee, LLC (EETN), its integrator arm based in Powell, TN. EETN will also maintain the facility.

“This one megawatt solar project exemplifies Tennessee's leadership in deploying solar power and
developing clean energy technology solutions that will create good jobs and foster greater energy
independence for our country," said Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen. "I'm pleased to see continued
investments like the one being celebrated in Knoxville today that are helping us create the clean energy
economy of tomorrow."

It is anticipated this solar power array will generate 1,198,920 kWh of clean, emissions free solar energy
annually for the Knoxville Utility Board (KUB) grid. This represents the equivalent energy to power
more than 120 average-sized American homes. The solar array will eliminate the CO2 / greenhouse gases
that would otherwise be emitted by the consumption of 2,000 barrels of oil. In addition, the design,
construction and maintenance of this system helped create dozens of new clean tech jobs in Knoxville, in
addition the factory jobs that Sharp created at its Memphis plant.

"The City of Knoxville seeks to substantially increase the deployment of solar power in the area.
Knoxville's 'Solar America Cities' effort underscores our progress in working toward a sustainable solar
infrastructure," said Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam. "This initiative furthers our goal of bringing solar
power into the mainstream."

An existing building on the site will be converted to an education center that will include displays of
real-time production data, design and installation information, mounting displays (helical piers, etc) and
other educational items for public viewing. System construction began in May 2010, and was completed
in July; it will be maintained by Efficient Energy of Tennessee, LLC.

“We are extremely proud to have completed and interconnected this signature Tennessee photovoltaic
project, the largest in the TVA region, in less than six weeks with the support of the Knoxville Utility
Board, TVA and Sharp,” noted Robbie Thomas, president of EETN. “Each organization went above and
beyond to create a green energy solution that will set the standard for others across the country.”

During the dedication ceremony, a gold-plated Sharp ND-224UC1 panel was installed at the Knoxville

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site to commemorate a recent milestone—the two millionth solar module Sharp has manufactured
at its Memphis facility. Brought online in 2003, the facility assembles a variety of solar panels for
residential and commercial installations. Since coming online, the factory has increased production
capacity, and its manufacturing staff has tripled. In total, the Memphis facility has produced enough solar
modules to fully power more than 65,000 homes.

“We're very proud of our collaboration with EETN in helping Tennessee further its sustainability and
clean energy goals,” noted Ron Kenedi, vice president of Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group.
“Renewable energy projects such as this one, comprised of solar modules made in the U.S. at Sharp's
Memphis manufacturing plant, are not only healthy for our environment, they're healthy for our economy
as we help create new clean tech jobs in Tennessee and throughout the nation.”

“This is a historic moment for the state of Tennessee as we rapidly establish ourselves as a solar industry
leader. In 2010 we have commissioned the first one million watt solar PV array, and Sharp produced two
million solar panels in its Memphis Tennessee facility. We are very excited to have been involved in the
achievement of these extraordinary milestones,” said Harvey Abouelata, vice president of sales &
marketing for EETN.

About Natural Energy Group

Natural Energy Group was founded and funded by a group of local investors led by Mike Malicote with a
mission of helping organizations like cities, airports and government organizations get into large-scale
solar power. The initial project will help show the potential of the technology. Efficient Energy of
Tennessee President, Robbie Thomas, is an investor in Natural Energy Group.

About EETN
Efficient Energy of Tennessee (EETN), located in Powell, TN was created to provide affordable, quality,
sustainable solutions to rising energy demands in Tennessee and the surrounding areas. EETN currently
specializes in energy grant writing, solar PV design and installation as well as power factor correction
technology for both residential and commercial customers.

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About Sharp
Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group, based in Huntington Beach, California, is a division of Sharp
Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. Sharp is a world market
leader in solar cell production, and offers both standard and integrated roof modules for home, business
and utility applications.

Sharp Corporation is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances,

networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions and mobile communication and

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information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS® Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit™ digital audio
products, SharpVision® projection products, Insight® Microwave Drawer® appliances, Plasmacluster®
air purifiers, and Notevision® multimedia projectors. For more information visit Sharp Electronics
Corporation at www.sharpusa.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharpsolarusa.

Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation

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Contact Information:
Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
Harvey Abouelata
(865) 947-3386
harvey@eeten.com
www.eetenn.com/

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