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DayStar Technologies Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Halfmoon, N.Y. – April 4, 2006 – DayStar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSTI), a developer and manufacturer of high-value Photovoltaic Foil™ products, today announced the appointment of Dr. Stephan DeLuca to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Dr. DeLuca brings to DayStar a wide range of relevant, in-depth experience and proven leadership acumen across a broad range of technology disciplines and has significant domestic and international semiconductor industry experience. Prior to joining DayStar, Dr. DeLuca spent 15 years at Inficon (and its predecessor Leybold Inficon), a global supplier of analytical instruments, sensors and process software to semiconductor and related manufacturing industries as well as environmental health and safety markets, most recently serving as Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Business Development. 

His efforts at Inficon helped the Company create a culture of global key account management, leading to significant sales growth, markedly in Asia.  He accepted this position in 2003 after serving for three years as Inficon’s President, Asia Operations, based in Taiwan.  During this period in which Inficon transitioned to a public company, Dr. DeLuca managed the establishment and operations of Inficon’s subsidiaries in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore and China. Dr. DeLuca also managed the startup and development of the Company’s Environmental Health and Safety business unit, and held positions in product management.

Prior to his tenure at Inficon, Dr. DeLuca enjoyed an extensive career defined by various management and scientific positions at Leybold Inficon and served as a Research Assistant Professor at the Colorado School of Mines.  Dr. DeLuca has authored ten scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, and holds domestic and international patents.

“Stephan’s background and abilities in the semiconductor industry, along with his track record of success, will greatly complement DayStar’s management team,” stated DayStar Chairman and CEO Dr. John Tuttle.  “DayStar is entering a critical phase in our corporate development, and Stephan’s proven leadership will ensure the coordination of our growing operations as we continue to build momentum in reaching our goals.” 

About DayStar Technologies, Inc.
DayStar Technologies, Inc. is an emerging leader in low cost, high efficiency Photovoltaic Foil™ that converts sunlight into energy. The Company manufactures CIGS solar cells, which are deposited on flexible metal foils using production processes adapted from computer component manufacturing. As an alternative to wafer-silicon solar cells, DayStar believes the unique combination of its CIGS solar cell design coupled with proprietary manufacturing processes on flexible metal substrates could substantially lower costs and remove deployment barriers currently limiting large adoption of solar energy. For more information on the Company, please visit http://www.daystartech.com.

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