Daqo New Energy’s CEO Dr. Gongda Yao Won “2011 Ernst & Young China Entrepreneur of The Year” Award

Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo New Energy" or the "Company"), a leading polysilicon manufacturer based in China, today announced its chief executive officer, Dr. Gongda Yao, won “2011 Ernst & Young China Entrepreneur of The Year” award in the category of “Emerging Entrepreneur.” “Ernst & Young China Entrepreneur of The Year” is a business awards program to recognize visionary and inspiring leaders who are shrewd and capable to seize opportunities.

Since Daqo New Energy commenced polysilicon production in 2008, the Company has been committed to continuously improve quality, lower cost and enhance capacity. With the announced Phase II project in Xinjiang and Hydrochlorination project in Wanzhou, Daqo is expected to achieve 12,000MT capacity per annum with world class cost structure by the end of 2012. Daqo has also selectively built up downstream capacities of wafer and module.

“I am very honored to be granted this award which is not only a reward to my personal achievement, but also, more importantly a recognition to the Company’s success,” said Dr. Gongda Yao, “We will continue leverage our advantages on efficient operation, optimized technology and integrated industry chain to deliver PV products with higher efficiency and lower cost. I believe with all the innovation and endeavor from partners in solar PV industry, it won’t take long to achieve grid parity.”

About Daqo New Energy Corp.

Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) is a leading polysilicon manufacturer based in China that aims to become a vertically integrated photovoltaic product manufacturer. Daqo New Energy primarily manufactures and sells high-quality polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers. It also manufactures and sells photovoltaic wafers and modules. For more information about Daqo New Energy, please visit www.dqsolar.com.

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