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18. Mar, 2011

Hotel Penaga partners with SANYO to receive Green Mark Certification in Malaysia
~SANYO completes solar installation for Malaysia's first heritage restoration project~

Singapore, 18 March 2011 - SANYO Asia Pte Ltd. (SANYO) is pleased to announce the completion of its solar panel installation in Penang, Malaysia. This inaugural installation will set the stage for heritage buildings in Malaysia to undergo green facelifts as part of the town's environmental preservation work. Contributing to Malaysia's efforts in preserving its heritage site Georgetown in Penang, the installation is situated on the roof of Hotel Penaga, one of the many historic buildings of Penang Heritage City. Known as one of the key global contributors towards green technology, SANYO has installed 96 HIT*1 photovoltaic (PV) modules which, with the world's highest-class conversion efficiency and superior temperature characteristics, will be able to generate a total output of 20.79kWp. This installation will not only help in the generation of clean energy but also facilitate the reduction in carbon dioxide emission of up to 17,500kg annually.

Hotel Penaga with solar panels on roof top Hotel Penaga, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, is a charming hotel that houses 50 rooms fully furnished with antique classics. The hotel is the first heritage restoration in Malaysia to receive the Green Mark Certification from Malaysia's Green Building Index. As part of the blending of the concepts of heritage preservation and modern technology, much effort has been taken for this special green project to ensure good integration of the architecture and green technology that will eventually be presented on the facade of the hotel. The project will also help preserve the city's great and historic landmarks that document its rich heritage. The construction of Hotel Penaga had also involved other green efforts such as the use of recycled materials in its prior refurbishment. Wife of the owner and main architect of Hotel Penaga and avid environmentalist, Mrs Angela Hijjas said, We hope that our investment will also inspire our guests to be more responsible in their energy consumption, particularly with air-conditioning. By showing that we consider it a priority by investing heavily in energy harvesting, they may give more thought before they decide to crank up the thermostat. Dr Hiroyuki Kuriyama, Division President, Energy Systems & Solutions Sales H.Q., SANYO Asia Pte Ltd. said, It is a great privilege to contribute to Penaga Hotel to receive the Green Mark Certification. Malaysia has always been an important market for SANYO. With a positive outlook towards the future and with a high level of confidence in Malaysia's market, SANYO is focussed on expanding its business in Malaysia and aims to become the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the electronics industry as part of the Panasonic Group. Working with Ditrolic Solar, a specialist in building integrated solar PV technology, SANYO has successfully managed to seamlessly integrate part of the PV system into the roof of the hotel itself. Part of the PV system was mounted on the original timber structure of the building while another part was retrofitted onto the back of the roof that is nicely concealed from public view. Project Director of Ditrolic Solar Mr Tham Chee Aun said, This PV system is very special due to the need for a seamless integration of heritage preservation and the use of new technology. We are extremely pleased with the installation and Hotel Penaga is indeed the perfect showcase and role model for future similar projects. Proliferating SANYO's mission and goals to realise a clean energy society, the PV system installed at Hotel Penaga is most

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effective for a country like Malaysia. In a tropical country like Malaysia, its sunny conditions will help generate maximum energy from the sun and SANYO's HIT solar panels can maintain good efficiency even in the presence of high temperatures.
*1 HIT is a registered trademark of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. The name "HIT" comes from "Heterojunction with intrinsic Thinlayer" which is an original technology of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a global, leading provider of energy, environment and lifestyle applications. SANYO covers a broad range of products and services such as rechargeable batteries, photovoltaic systems, biomedical equipment, HVAC/R systems, digital imaging devices, home appliances, electronic components and others. For further information, please visit SANYO's web site at http://sanyo.com/ .

SANYO Asia Pte Ltd is the Regional Headquarters for Asia Pacific, covering 28 Group Companies / Branches in 8 countries namely Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, India and Australia. SAPL also functions as a Sales and Marketing division, with strong focus on solar technology and eco products.

About Ditrolic Solar

Ditrolic Solar is a division of Ditrolic Sdn Bhd that specialises in Building Integrated Solar PV technology. It is an approved PV Service Provider under the Malaysian Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water. Ditrolic is also a turnkey solar solution provider with a wide range of services that includes feasibility assessment, solar project consulting, installation and project management, system monitoring services and education & advocacy. Ditrolic Solar has projects throughout the Asia Pacific region which is undertaken through its subsidiary, Ditrolic (S) Pte Ltd.

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