Solar Thin Films, Inc. announced an agreement in principle to design, supply and construct three photo-voltaic (PV) solar fields. The agreement with Tri-State Wind Energy LLC provides for three solar fields initially capable of producing 35 MW of electricity annually, consisting of one 15 MW field in Fayette County, WV, one 10 MW field in Sand Black Church, WV, and one 10 MW field in Nicholas County, WV. Ground clearing on the first solar field is expected to occur in September.

Upon finalization of the contract, the company is expected to receive payments totaling $140,000,000 over the life of the three projects. The first project, worth approximately $40,000,000 for a 10 MW solar field, is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. Ground clearing for the 15 MW field is expected to begin before the end of 2013 as well.

All three projects should be completed by the third quarter of 2014. For each project, the Company will receive an initial deposit as well as progress payments.