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KYOCERA Solar Now an Authorized Distributor of SMA Power Inverters

Scottsdale, AZ – June 17, 2013 - Kyocera Solar Inc. today announced its selection by SMA America as a distributor of SMA's industry-leading residential and commercial power inverters, a key component of photovoltaic (PV) solar solutions. SMA’s inverters feature intelligent design that instantly converts the PV system’s DC power into AC for use by the owner or for feeding into a power distribution grid, with ongoing performance monitoring tools.

With a wide range of products for all system sizes, SMA inverters integrate easily with a broad variety of Kyocera’s residential and commercial solar systems.

“With the rollout of our new Authorized Distributor program, it was critical that SMA partner with leaders in the industry that were capable of providing world-class technology and expert service,” said Henry Dziuba, president and general manager of SMA America. “Kyocera is known as an industry pioneer and has been providing the solar community with reliable, high-value solutions for many years. It was a natural fit.”

Kyocera is now distributing SMA’s newest products such as the Sunny Boy 3000TL-US/4000TL-US/5000TL-US transformerless residential inverter, and the Sunny TripowerTL-US -- a 1,000 V DC, UL listed three-phase transformerless commercial inverter.
“The inverter is a crucial component of any PV solar solution, taking the solar power that our reliable, high-quality panels harness and converting it into usable energy for the home and office, or transferring that energy into the grid for use elsewhere,” said Steve Hill, president, Kyocera Solar Inc. “Kyocera has the highest standards for its solar solutions and our customers have enjoyed industry-leading results for almost four decades.  Utilizing SMA inverters is part of our ongoing commitment to providing the utmost quality solar products and services.” To learn more about Kyocera Solar Solutions for both residential and commercial projects, please contact sales@kyocerasolar.com or 800-223-9580.

About KYOCERA
Kyocera is one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of solar photovoltaic modules and systems. With a 38-year history of innovation in solar technology, the company is recognized as an industry pioneer and has set repeated world records in multicrystalline silicon cell efficiency. Kyocera serves thousands of residential and industrial customers in both developed and developing regions, with more than 3 gigawatts of solar collection equipment installed since 1975.

Kyocera Solar, Inc. is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with regional sales affiliates in the Americas and Australia.

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine (or “advanced”) ceramics. Kyocera specializes in combining these engineered materials with other technologies to create solar power generating systems, printers, copiers, mobile phones, electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial components. During the year ended March 31, 2013, the company’s net sales totaled 1.28 trillion yen (approx. USD13.6 billion).