Brendan Moran <PICLIST@mitvma.mit.edu> wrote:

> --Brendan, who thinks that the top of every building in North
> America should be covered in some form of solar collector.

Not a bad idea...

    SAN JOSE, CA, NOV. 14, 2001 -- Cypress Semiconductor (NYSE: CY),
    a global supplier of high-performance integrated circuits, today
    announced that it is deploying a large solar electric generation
    system at its new headquarters building in San Jose to offset
    expensive peak power purchases from the grid. The 335 kW solar
    rooftop array is being manufactured, designed and installed by
    PowerLight Corporation of Berkeley, California
    (www.powerlight.com). When completed, this system will be the
    largest photovoltaic (PV) system in the Silicon Valley,
    generating enough electricity to power more than 300 homes.

    "Investing in clean, reliable solar energy is consistent with
    Cypress=92s track record of being pioneers in technology innovation
    and leaders in our community," said Cypress president and CEO
    T.J. Rodgers. "We see no reason why other Silicon Valley firms
    shouldn=92t follow suit =96 this project was entirely justifiable on
    economic merits alone."

    "Silicon Valley is a natural leader in recognizing and
    implementing new solutions to California=92s energy needs," noted
    PowerLight CEO Tom Dinwoodie. "As with the introduction of
    distributed computing, onsite distributed solar generation offers
    customers flexibility and increased control over their energy
    demand. Cypress=92 new 335 kW solar system will help Cypress
    efficiently and reliably meet its energy needs =96 and provide
    excess generation back to the grid for a return."

    "Commercially-sized solar PV is a smart long-term investment,
    especially during tough economic times," added Rodgers. "On-site
    solar PV addresses our nation=92s energy security and insulates us
    from future price volatility. Wider PV deployment will ensure all
    Americans a safe, reliable and stable energy supply, while
    reducing our dependence on foreign energy sources."

    The PowerGuard solar panels will reduce Cypress=92 utility costs
    substantially over the next three decades, while extending the
    lifetime of the roof and providing added thermal insulation
    benefits to the building. PowerGuard is a patented, lightweight
    PV roofing assembly that delivers clean solar electricity to the
    building while protecting the roof from damaging effects of
    weather and UV radiation. The project is being underwritten in
    part by rebates from the California Energy Commission=92s Emerging
    Renewables Buydown program, and incentives from California PUC.

-Andy

=3D=3D=3D Andrew Warren -- aiw@cypress.com
=3D=3D=3D Principal Design Engineer
=3D=3D=3D Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
=3D=3D=3D
=3D=3D=3D Opinions expressed above do not
=3D=3D=3D necessarily represent those of
=3D=3D=3D Cypress Semiconductor Corporation

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