EWING, N.J., Feb. 25, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:WWAT), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, today announced that Sean C. Rooney has joined the company in the newly created position of Vice President, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Operations. Mr. Rooney will direct all worldwide EPC Operations for the Company including those of program management, construction management and supply chain management with the goal of building large, utility-scale solar power plants.
"Following our recent merger with ENTECH, we are also focused on our goal of providing turn-key, utility-scale solar power plants for clients in the U.S. and in Europe," said Quentin T. Kelly, Chairman and CEO, WorldWater & Solar Technologies. "These powerful, complex systems will be capable of generating hundreds of megawatts of power for our customers in the U.S., Spain, Italy and other countries. We are confident that Sean is the right fit for our strategic growth plan, bringing the experience and leadership we need to expand our EPC capabilities."
"Mr. Rooney has twenty years of experience in successfully executing complex construction projects all over the world, worth in excess of $500 million and in many cases completed ahead of schedule," stated Dr. Frank Smith, Executive Vice President and COO of WorldWater & Solar. "This will enable us to quickly and efficiently expedite these big projects." Mr. Rooney will report to Dr. Smith.
Over the past decade, Mr. Rooney rose to become Global Director of Construction Services for the Fluor Corporation, one of the world's largest engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services companies, with projects located in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia.
Before joining Fluor, Mr. Rooney spent several years as Technical Services Manager for Kvaerner John Brown, a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. Earlier, he held positions as Technical Services Manager, Subcontract Coordinator and Engineer for Brown & Root, Inc., the Texas-based engineering services and heavy construction firm.
Sean C. Rooney holds a B.S. in Construction Science from Texas A&M University. He is active with the Construction Industry Institute, Construction Users Roundtable and the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers.
About WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp.
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. is a full-service, international solar electric engineering and water management company with unique, high-powered and patented solar technology that can generate and distribute electricity as well as drive 1000 horsepower motors and pumps from sunshine independently or in conjunction with the electric grid. The Company provides solutions to a broad spectrum of the world's electricity and water supply problems. www.worldwater.com.
About ENTECH, Inc.
As a WorldWater & Solar Technology Company, ENTECH, Inc. provides advanced concentrator solar energy technology for a variety of applications, ranging from solar power arrays for spacecraft and terrestrial implementation to day lighting systems for commercial buildings. The company's patented solar power systems produce electricity from sunlight for applications on Earth (terrestrial power) and in space (spacecraft power). ENTECH's arched Fresnel lenses capture sunlight and focus it onto small solar cells, thereby reducing electricity costs compared to conventional flat-plate (planar) solar energy approaches. www.entechsolar.com.