SHANGHAI, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Solarfun Power Holdings
Co., Ltd. ("Solarfun" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: SOLF), a leading
global manufacturer of silicon ingots, wafers, photovoltaic ("PV")
cells, and modules, announces the opening of an office in
Lille, France, to enhance its
service to customers and partners in the region. France is an
important PV market in Europe with
forecast installed capacity in excess of 600 MW for 2010.
Solarfun's French installed base is expected to grow to
approximately 15 MW in 2010, driven by established relationships
with leading developers like Ecostream, Scatec, and Meridian.
Dr. Peter Xie, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Solarfun, commented, "Our expansion and
investment in France is a sound strategy, as the French market is a
top priority for us in Europe, in
addition to Germany and
Italy." The new Solarfun
office, located near Paris, will
increase regional access to Solarfun's innovative and high-quality
solar products and provide technical and marketing support for
utility, commercial, and residential customers.
Mr. Laurent Bodin will head
Solarfun's French operations as the company's Country Manager of
Business Development & Operations. Prior to joining Solarfun,
Mr. Bodin worked for Huber Suhner
France, focusing on renewable and PV energy business
development. Previously, Mr. Bodin was an area sales manager at
Prysmian France Cables & Systems covering regional sales of
cables and cable systems for utilities, engineering, OEM markets,
and the petrochemical industry.
"I am pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Bodin to our
team," said Andreas Liebheit, VP and
Managing Director of Europe,
Middle East, and Africa for Solarfun. "His addition to our
Business Development and Operations team is an important part of
our growth strategy in Europe. Mr.
Bodin's market knowledge and relationships in France will help
support our growing customer base in this important region."
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These
statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and
uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from
such estimates depending on future events and other changes in
business climate and market conditions. Solarfun disclaims any
obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statements.
About Solarfun
Solarfun Power Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: SOLF) is a leading
manufacturer of solar PV cells and modules in China, focusing on delivering high-quality and
reliable products at competitive prices. Solarfun produces its
monocrystalline and polycrystalline products at its internationally
certified, vertically-integrated manufacturing facilities. Solarfun
partners with third-party distributors, OEM manufacturers, and
system integrators to sell its modules into large-scale utility,
commercial and governmental, and residential/small commercial
markets. Solarfun maintains a strong global presence with local
staff throughout Europe,
North America, and Asia. Solarfun embraces environmental
responsibility and sustainability by taking an active role in the
photovoltaic cycle voluntary recycling program. For more
information, visit: www.solarfun-power.com.
For further information, please
contact:
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Solarfun Power
Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Investor Contact:
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Paul Combs
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V.P. Strategic Planning
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26F BM Tower
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218 Wusong Road
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Shanghai, 200080
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P. R. China
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Tel: 86-21-26022833 / Mobile: 86
138 1612 2768
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E-mail:
paul.combs@solarfun-power.com
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Media Contact:
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Fancy Li
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Senior Marketing Manager, Global
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E-mail: fancy.li@solarfun-power.com
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Christensen
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Kathy Li
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Tel: +1 480 614 3036
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E-mail: kli@ChristensenIR.com
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Roger Hu
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Tel: +86 158 1049 5326
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E-mail: rhu@ChristensenIR.com
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SOURCE Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
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