Spire to Introduce 25 MW Combined Cell and Module Line at Intersolar 2008 Show in Munich

Bedford, MA (ots) - Spire Corporation, (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global
solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment
to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today
announced it will exhibit at the Intersolar 2008 tradeshow at the New
Munich Tradefair Centre in Munich, Germany from June 12 through June
14, 2008 in Hall B5 Booth 322. Spire Corporation's Chief Operating
Officer, Rodger LaFavre, along with other members of Spire's senior
sales team, will attend the conference. There, Spire will introduce a
totally integrated cell-module 25 megawatt (MW) turnkey photovoltaic
production line.

Responding to the demands of its customers, Spire has designed a
totally integrated 25MW per year turnkey line that integrates both
cell and module manufacturing, converting silicon wafers directly
into high efficiency low cost modules. Although Spire will continue
to offer standalone cell and module manufacturing lines, this
integrated factory design takes advantage of continuous material flow
for automated, efficient production of modules from wafers.

"With the coming availability of low cost wafers, and the move
toward higher scale and vertical integration, this is the quickest
route to becoming a serious player in the photovoltaic manufacturing
business," says Roger Little, Spire's Chairman and CEO. "We can make
both lines more efficient by combining them. By adding commonality
throughout the line, our customers will have the best possible
handling of the wafers and cells that represent the majority of their
operating costs."

In addition to improved handling and yield, combining cell and
module manufacturing offers manufacturers many advantages. Spire's
unique Fab Vision software extends its reach from wafer to module and
provides the key information and lot tracking required to maximize
yield and throughput. Spire's turnkey package provides the key
embedded process training, access to critical materials, finished
designs of both cells and modules, and direct assistance with the
certification to sell the end product in the most lucrative markets.

"Customers can count on our more than 25 years of putting
companies in the photovoltaic business," said Mr. Little. "Our job is
to put companies in the business and keep them in the business. We
grow when our customers grow."

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation is a global solar company providing turnkey
production lines and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic
cells and modules worldwide. Spire Semiconductor provides processing
technology for Spire's silicon solar cell manufacturing lines and
produces and sells custom gallium arsenide cells for solar
concentrator systems. For corporate or product information, contact
Spire Corporation, "The Turnkey Solar Factory Company", at 781 275
6000, or visit www.spirecorp.com .

Certain matters described in this news release may be
forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated
in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to, the risk of dependence on market
growth, competition and dependence on government agencies and other
third parties for funding contract research and services, as well as
other factors described in the Company's Form 10 K and other
periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Contacts:
Rodger LaFavre, COO
Spire Corporation
+1-781-275-6000

Paul Sagan, Vice President
Sharon Merrill Associates, Inc.
+1-617-542-5300/ spir@investorrelations.com