LDK Solar Signs Module Supply Contract With COU/Oneworld
LDK Solar Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of solar wafers, announced today that it has signed a contract to supply solar modules to Canada based COU Solar, a subsidiary of Oneworld Energy Inc. Under terms of the agreement, LDK Solar will deliver approximately 30 megawatts (MW) of solar modules to COU/Oneworld in 2010.
"We are very excited to expand our relationship with COU/Oneworld. This relationship will allow LDK Solar to take advantage of the wealth of solar opportunities that COU/Oneworld has developed in Europe," stated Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of LDK Solar. "This sales contract with COU/Oneworld demonstrates our continued momentum in growing our module business, specifically with European customers."
"We are extremely pleased to procure LDK Solar’s quality modules for our solar projects in Europe," stated Chuck Allen, President and CEO of Oneworld. "We hope to continue partnering with LDK Solar in expanding alternative energy resources."
About LDK Solar (NYSE: LDK)
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, which are the principal raw material used to produce solar cells. LDK Solar sells multicrystalline wafers globally to manufacturers of photovoltaic products, including solar cells and solar modules. In addition, LDK Solar provides wafer processing services to monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cell and module manufacturers. LDK Solar's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province in the People's Republic of China. LDK Solar's office in the United States is located in Sunnyvale, California.
About COU/Oneworld
COU Solar is an Ontario based full service photovoltaic solar integrator with operations in North America and Europe. COU Solar develops roof top and ground mounted PV solar installations. COU Solar is a Oneworld Energy Inc. company with offices in Toronto, Ontario and Munich, Germany. Oneworld is a diversified international renewable energy company that commenced operations in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with 8 offices and over 100 employees worldwide. Oneworld’s primary goal is to become an independent power producer by constructing, owning and operating over 500 MW of renewable energy projects and generating revenues of $500+ million by 2015. The company is focused on developing, owning and servicing renewable power generation assets in diversified geographic markets.
Source: LDK Solar