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Solar EnerTech Corp. Applauds Proposed $148 Million Federal Solar America Initiative and Its 78% Increase in Funding for Solar Energy Technology

Posted on: Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 18:00 CDT

Solar EnerTech Corp. (OTCBB: SOEN) announces its support of the Solar America Initiative proposing the largest funding increase for solar energy research in U.S. budget history. President Bush's Fiscal Year 2007 Budget proposes a new $148 million Solar America Initiative with a 78% increase of $65 million over Fiscal Year 2006 appropriations for solar energy technology. Solar EnerTech is focused on the development and manufacture of quality solar cells, applications and advanced technologies and applauds the U.S. Department of Energy's commitment to clean solar energy.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy the Solar America Initiative is designed to accelerate the development of advanced photovoltaic (PV) materials that convert sunlight directly to electricity, with the goal of making solar PV cost-competitive with other forms of renewable electricity by 2015. The goal of the initiative is to generate enough solar energy by 2015 to provide 5 to10 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power 1 to 2 million homes.

Solar EnerTech is working to meet the growing worldwide demand for solar energy. Solar electric energy demand has grown consistently by 25% every year for the past 15 years. World solar PV market installations reached a record high of 1,460 megawatts in 2005, representing annual growth of 34% (MarketBuzz). Worldwide the solar PV industry generated approximately $6.5 billion in revenue in 2004 and is expected to reach $9.9 billion in 2006 and $18.6 billion in 2010 (SolarBuzz). Like the U.S.'s Solar America Initiative, many countries are implementing programs and policies in support of clean energy and government support is one factor driving industry growth and market adoption.

As recently announced, construction of Solar EnerTech's new state-of-the-art solar cell manufacturing plant in Shanghai is running ahead of schedule and within budget. The projected production capacity for its facility is estimated at an output of 20 megawatts per production line. At current prices this projection translates into roughly $37.5 million dollars in annual revenue per line. The Company's strategic plan is to have the initial 20 megawatts in production by fourth quarter of this year.

About Solar EnerTech Corp. (OTCBB: SOEN)

Solar EnerTech is a photovoltaic (PV) solar energy cell manufacturing enterprise based in Shanghai, China where the Company is establishing a sophisticated 42,000 square foot manufacturing and research facility in Shanghai's Jinqiao Modern Science and Technology Park. Solar EnerTech plans to invest in PV cell research to develop higher efficiency cells and put the results of that research to use immediately in its manufacturing processes. Led by one of the industry's top scientists, the Company's R&D program will work to bring Solar EnerTech to the forefront of advanced solar technology research and production. The Company has also established a marketing, purchasing and distribution arm in Northern California's Silicon Valley.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for statements of historical fact, the information presented herein may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include general economic and business conditions, the ability to acquire and develop specific projects, the ability to fund operations and changes in consumer and business consumption habits and other factors over which Solar EnerTech Corp. has little or no control.

On Behalf of the Board

 Solar EnerTech Corp. Leo Shi Young, President 

 Investor Relations Contact Boundary Point Investor Relations Inc. 1-866-378-7372 http://www.solarenertech.com

SOURCE: Solar EnerTech Corp.

Source: MARKET WIRE

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