In conjunction with the release, ECD management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 27, to review the financial results. To participate in the conference call, please dial (877) 858-2512 or (706) 634-6076 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. Callers will need to reference conference ID number 25690028.

The conference call will be webcast live over the Internet and can be accessed in the Investor Relations/Conference Calls section of the company's website at www.energyconversiondevices.com.

An audio replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until 11:59 p.m. August 29, 2009 and may be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291 (international) and entering conference ID number 25690028. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website.

About Energy Conversion Devices

Energy Conversion Devices is the leader in building integrated and commercial rooftop photovoltaics, one of the fastest growing segments of the solar power industry. The company manufactures and sells thin-film solar laminates that convert sunlight to energy using proprietary technology. ECD's UNI-SOLAR(r) brand products are unique because of their flexibility, light weight, ease of installation, durability, and real-world efficiency. ECD also pioneers other alternative technologies, including a new type of nonvolatile digital memory technology that is significantly faster, less expensive, and ideal for use in a variety of applications including cell phones, digital cameras and personal computers. For more information, please visit www.energyconversiondevices.com.

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 CONTACT:  Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.           Investor Relations & Communications           Mark Trinske, Vice President           (248) 299-6063 

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