Formerly, Mr. Moroz was a System Integration Leader at General Electric Wind Energy, responsible for Low Wind Speed Turbine & Next Generation Turbine Programs. His career in the wind energy business includes the position of Principal Engineer for the Center of Advanced Technology, formerly Enron Wind Corporation; Senior Mechanical Engineer for Zond Energy Systems; Principal Investigator for the Wind Energy Research Group at the University of Texas. Mr. Moroz holds a degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Southampton University in the UK as well as a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Emil Moroz commented, "I am excited to join such a dynamic wind company and to have the opportunity use my understanding of the North American market to help ensure the success of this well engineered wind turbine technology. I believe that the new DeWind turbine with the Voith WinDrive(R) is an engineering breakthrough in variable speed wind turbines and will be a machine that grid operators will love."
Michael Porter, President of CTC stated, "I am pleased to welcome Emil to our DeWind management team, where we believe that his valuable experience from the industry will assist us in the successful introduction of DeWind's advanced 2 megawatt model D8.2 to North America this year."
About CTC:
Composite Technology Corporation, based in Irvine, California, USA develops, manufactures and sells high performance electrical transmission and renewable energy generation products through its subsidiaries:
-- DeWind, Inc., and DeWind Ltd., produce, sell, and license the DeWind
series of wind energy turbines including the 50Hz D6 rated at 1.25
megawatts (MW) and the 50Hz D8 rated at 2 MW, both noted for their
reliability. In 2007, the first new 2 MW D8.2 turbines are planned to
be delivered to North American customers from assembly operations at
TECO Westinghouse Motor Company in Texas. The D8.2 utilizes the
advanced WinDrive(R) hydrodynamic torque converter developed by Voith
AG with a synchronous AC generator that is able to connect directly to
the grid at high voltage without the use of power conversion
electronics. The DeWind D8.2 will be available in both a 60Hz and 50Hz
version.
-- CTC Cable Corporation produces composite rod for use in its proprietary
ACCC (aluminum conductor composite core). ACCC conductors virtually
eliminate the sag in power lines caused by high current and high line
temperatures. ACCC conductors also reduce electricity line losses, and
have demonstrated significant savings in capital and operating expenses
when substituted for other conductors. ACCC conductors enable grid
operators to reduce blackouts and brownouts, providing a 'reserve
electrical capacity' by operating at higher temperatures. ACCC
conductors are an innovative economical solution for reconductoring
power lines, constructing new lines and crossing large spans. ACCC
composite rod is delivered to qualified conductor manufacturers
worldwide for local ACCC conductor production and resale into local
markets.
For further information visit our websites: www.compositetechcorp.com & www.eunrg.com
For Investor Relations Contact: James Carswell, +1-949-428-8500
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, as defined in the Securities Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"). The safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided to companies by the Reform Act does not apply to Composite Technology Corporation (Company). However, actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations on a negative or positive basis and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, competition with larger companies, development of and demand for a new technology, risks associated with a startup company, risks associated with international transactions, the ability of the company to convert quotations and framework agreements into firm orders, general economic conditions, the availability of funds for capital expenditure by customers, availability of timely financing, cash flow, securing sufficient quantities of essential raw materials, timely delivery by suppliers, ability to produce the turbines and acquire its components, ability to maintain quality control, collection-related and currency risks from international transactions, the successful outcome of joint venture negotiations, or the Company's ability to manage growth. Other risk factors attributable to the Company's business may affect the actual results achieved by the Company including those that are found in the Company's Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent Current Reports filed on Form 8- K that will be included with or prior to the filing of the Company's next Quarterly or Annual Report.
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