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DayStar Appoints Vice President of Corporate Development

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 1-- DayStar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSTI - News), a developer of photovoltaic products based on CIGS thin-film semiconductor technology, today announced the appointment of Patrick J. Forkin III as the company's vice president of corporate development. Mr. Forkin will report to Dr. Stephan DeLuca, the company's chief executive officer.  

Mr. Forkin, 50, brings more than 25 years of senior level experience in equity research, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and strategic planning.  He has extensive experience providing strategic and investment research to large institutional investors and private equity firms. 

"We are delighted to welcome Pat to the DayStar team," said Dr. DeLuca. “Pat has an impressive history of enhancing shareholder value of emerging technology companies.  His experience in the capital markets associated with the solar photovoltaic and energy technology sectors will help us accelerate the growth of DayStar, as we build out our manufacturing capacity,” he said.

About DayStar Technologies, Inc.

DayStar Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of photovoltaic products based upon CIGS thin film semiconductor technology. For more information, visit the DayStar website at http://www.daystartech.com.