SUNNYVALE, Calif. and XINYU CITY, China, July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK), a leading manufacturer ofmulticrystalline solar wafers, announced today that it has securedadditional contracts for production equipment that will enable the Companyto expand its wafer production capacity to 1,600MW by the end of 2009. Under these contracts, LDK will purchase additional directionalsolidification system (DSS) furnaces and wire saws for use in itsmanufacturing facilities in Xinyu City, China.
"By securing this equipment, we will be able to execute our plans todouble our production capacity annually through 2009, in order to addressthe strong demand for solar wafers," stated Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman andCEO. "These agreements represent another key step towards fulfilling ourvision to become the largest and lowest cost producer in the solar waferindustry."
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Clean-tech VC investment booming in China
London, 26 July: Venture capitalists invested $420 million in Chinese clean technology companies in 2006, more than double the previous year's $170 million, according to a report from Cleantech Network.
The US network of investors and clean-tech firms predicted the trend would continue, with clean-tech venture capital (VC) investment reaching $580 million this year, and surpassing $720 million in 2008.
"Policy drives much of the interest in China's clean-tech industries. The enforcement of China's renewable energy law attracted a flood of VC investment into energy-related fields in 2006," the report said.
Some 70% of the $420 million total was invested in the solar sector, including 2006's largest VC deal – the $53 million first-stage investment by CVC International and Good Energies in SolarFun, a manufacturer of photovoltaic cells. SolarFun was subsequently floated on US exchange Nasdaq, a trend that is also set to continue with at least four solar companies expected to go public this year, the report noted.
Energy generation will continue to take the lion's share of VC investment in coming years, but water and wastewater will be the next emerging segment, the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Cleantech Network predicted, as "China is facing serious issues of water quality and water resources, especially in North China".
Of the 26 deals struck in 2006, six were in the water sector, for a total of $90 million. However, the report predicts water technology investment will only reach $100 million by 2008.
Overall VC investment in China reached $2.2 billion in 2006, and the report said veteran investors see opportunity in clean-tech that is akin to IT – which today is the dominant investment segment in China.
The US network of investors and clean-tech firms predicted the trend would continue, with clean-tech venture capital (VC) investment reaching $580 million this year, and surpassing $720 million in 2008.
"Policy drives much of the interest in China's clean-tech industries. The enforcement of China's renewable energy law attracted a flood of VC investment into energy-related fields in 2006," the report said.
Some 70% of the $420 million total was invested in the solar sector, including 2006's largest VC deal – the $53 million first-stage investment by CVC International and Good Energies in SolarFun, a manufacturer of photovoltaic cells. SolarFun was subsequently floated on US exchange Nasdaq, a trend that is also set to continue with at least four solar companies expected to go public this year, the report noted.
Energy generation will continue to take the lion's share of VC investment in coming years, but water and wastewater will be the next emerging segment, the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Cleantech Network predicted, as "China is facing serious issues of water quality and water resources, especially in North China".
Of the 26 deals struck in 2006, six were in the water sector, for a total of $90 million. However, the report predicts water technology investment will only reach $100 million by 2008.
Overall VC investment in China reached $2.2 billion in 2006, and the report said veteran investors see opportunity in clean-tech that is akin to IT – which today is the dominant investment segment in China.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Emei Semi-conductor Materials Factory Joined Dongfang Steam Turbine Works
Emei Semi-conductor Materials Factory Joined Dongfang Steam Turbine Works in October 2006, and Dongfang Steam Turbine Works has invested 600 million RMB to help Emei Semi-conductor Materials Factory to expand its production capacity.
Emei Semi-conductor Materials Factory started to construct its 500 ton electronic grade polysilicon project in March 2007. And Dongfang Steam Turbine Works started the 1500 ton polysilicon project in April 2007.
Emei Semi-conductor Materials Factory started to construct its 500 ton electronic grade polysilicon project in March 2007. And Dongfang Steam Turbine Works started the 1500 ton polysilicon project in April 2007.
Taiwan Lightwave Solar Power invested 300 million USD in solar project in Danyang, Jiangsu
Taiwan Lightwave Solar Power signed the contract to invest 300 million USD in the solar project in Danyang, Jiangsu on July 2nd.
Taiwan Lightwave Solar Power is the general distributor of Siemens Solar in Asia and Pacific Region. Taiwan Lightwave Solar Power plans to make Danyang its production base in Asia.
Taiwan Lightwave Solar Power is the general distributor of Siemens Solar in Asia and Pacific Region. Taiwan Lightwave Solar Power plans to make Danyang its production base in Asia.
Luoyang China Silicon High Tech 1000 Ton Polysilicon Project Started Commercial Production
Luoyang China Silicon High Tech 1000 Ton Polysilicon Project Started Commercial Production on June 8th. The product specifications met or exceeded the expection.
This project was constructed by China Enfi Group, and started in early 2006.
China Silicon High Tech polysilicon output in 2007 will reach 600 tons, and China Silicon High Tech is the top producer of polysilicon in China.
This project was constructed by China Enfi Group, and started in early 2006.
China Silicon High Tech polysilicon output in 2007 will reach 600 tons, and China Silicon High Tech is the top producer of polysilicon in China.
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