Solar Energy Pilot Project Planned for DCL

FREMONT, CA, March 29, 2007 - DCL, a proven leading provider of supply chain solutions for companies in the technology and healthcare industries, is now taking a leadership position in "Going Green" in Silicon Valley. DCL plans to install a 76kW kilowatt pilot solar electric system onto the roof of its 53,000 square foot Fremont facility later this spring. As a testament to DCL's environmental stewardship, the system will avert the production of over 75 tons of CO2 every year.

The pilot project is projected to initially offset over 36% of the building's annual electricity usage, with future expansion anticipated to virtually eliminate on-site electrical consumption. System design and installation will be completed by REgrid Power Inc of Campbell, CA, using the PowerTilt non-penetrating system available via the Sunpower/Powerlight VAR Channel.
"By implementing solar power energy, DCL will see a significant decrease in our energy costs over the next few years, but more importantly we feel that it is important to act as a model for environmental conservation, especially in the highly industrial supply chain and manufacturing industries," states Norman Tu, Chairman and CEO of DCL.

DCL's vision is to prove the viability of solar technology as a cost-effective way to reduce operating costs, implement forward thinking energy strategies, and ultimately better serve the environment. Over time, DCL is committed to becoming a "Green Business" and integrating solar electric systems into their current and future planned facilities.

Norman Tu envisions that green initiatives will have a greater impact on the manufacturing industries than many believe. "We look forward to seeing how "green initiatives" affect our future business results. Since variable costs are such a large proportion of our business, we should be prudent in exploring alternatives for reducing costs," Norman says.
Since 1982, DCL has been a leading provider of outsourced manufacturing and logistics services for companies in the software, hardware and medical device industries. DCL's suite of supply chain services includes turnkey manufacturing, packaging and assembly, fulfillment and distribution, warehousing and returns management.

About DCL:
DCL, www.dclcorp.com, is a leading provider of outsourced manufacturing and logistics services for technology industries. Its customers include electronics, software and healthcare companies. DCL's business-to-business services include order processing, project management, packaging and assembly, fulfillment and distribution, inventory management and warehousing and returns management. DCL is ISO 9001-2000 certified, EDI, RFID and MRP/ERP enabled for on-line, 24/7 visibility to production, inventory and shipping information.

REgrid Power:
REgrid Power, www.regrid.com, is a renewable energy design, installation, and services company. We specialize in solar photovoltaic systems that dramatically reduce our customers’ dependence on their electric utility.

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