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Just ten years ago, I traveled to Europe and the US in search of new business opportunities and I was intrigued by the growing renewable energy markets and especially solar power. It is a strange co-incidence that my Chinese name refers to light and energy and so maybe it was fate but PV captured my imagination so completely that I decided to create LDK Solar. In 2005 LDK Solar began with $30 million of my personal money and $80 million of venture capital this allowed LDK to build the first factories in Xinyu, China. That was just the beginning; since then LDK Solar has experienced tremendous growth developing into one of the major players in the PV industry, of which I m really proud. The key to LDK s rise from the small beginning to where we are today was the strategic decision to integrate LDK into the whole value chain of solar PV products. This meant huge expansion from our base of ingot and wafer production into silicon feedstock, cells and module manufacturing. Through this comprehensive development we have gained key strengths, which clearly differentiate us from other PV manufacturers: Being a truly vertically integrated PV manufacturer Having total management and ownership of the value chain and therefore the quality and costs A global reach with experienced, cost effective and strategically located sales teams Access to a wide high quality and loyal customer base A rapid expansion in order to react to changing market circumstances We truly believe over the next few years the world will sit up and take notice of our industry. It is our obligation to utilize advanced Photovoltaic technology to bring the sky s most abundant resource, the energy of the sun, to people around the world for a cleaner, safer, more energetic planet. Yours sincerely, Xiaofeng Peng CEO & Chairman
We utilize advanced Photovoltaic technology to bring the sky s most abundant resource, the energy of the sun, to people around the world
Our Mission To be recognized as a major Photovoltaic brand offering consistent, high quality value for money solutions to the solar energy industry. Our Vision LDK Solar will be a major part of the green energy revolution providing cost effective renewable power solutions on a global scale.
LDK Solar Silicon LDK Solar produces hyper pure polysilicon raw material required for the in-house manufacturing of silicon wafers and cells. The 22,000 MT polysilicon production facility in Xinyu, China, is one of the most modern and environmentally friendly of its kind, producing almost zero waste and byproducts.
Who we are About LDK Solar Established in 2005 in China, LDK Solar is today one of the world s largest producers of solar wafers in terms of capacity and a leading high-purity polysilicon and solar module manufacturer. As a vertically integrated manufacturer and marketer of Photovoltaic (PV) products, LDK Solar employs more than 24,000 people worldwide. The Company's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Xinyu City in the People's Republic of China. LDK Solar's office in the United States is located in Sunnyvale, California. In Europe LDK Solar is represented with its Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, and has offices in Germany, Italy, Spain, France and the UK managing Sales, Marketing and Customer Service.
LDK Solar IngotS LDK Solar uses its high-purity polysilicon as well as purchased and recycled polysilicon to manufacture ingots. The company produced the world's first 800kg multicrystalline ingot. This innovation of large mono and multicrystalline ingots enables LDK Solar to reduce costs by achieving economies of scale.
Our Manufacturing Large-scale cost-effective production Leveraging scale and market position, the company is able to continuously improve its cost structure by procuring raw materials and advanced production equipment on favorable terms. The cost structure is further optimized by LDK Solar s vertically integrated business model, efficient production process, Chinabased manufacturing facilities and R&D. High-level of vertical integration Our vertically integrated model helps to ensure we understand the complexities and interfaces between all parts of the PV production process. This delivers more consistent quality and allows us to continuously improve efficiency and drive down cost. We also have the flexibility to buy and sell solar products along the value chain. Environmental Protection We have installed anti-pollution equipment in our facilities to reduce, treat and, where feasible, recycle the waste generated in our manufacturing process. We have built special facilities to filter and treat waste water from our production process and we then recycle it back. Our operations are subject to regulation and periodic inspection by local environmental protection authorities. In addition, LDK Solar is a proactive advocate and supporter of numerous internal and external environmental policy and awareness issues.
LDK Solar Wafers LDK Solar is one of the world's largest manufacturers of solar wafers. The company produces multi and monocrystalline wafers for its in-house cell manufacturing. LDK Solar sells wafers on the open market and also provides wafer processing services.
Our Warranty and Service LDK Solar Value Series For the Value Series LDK Solar offers a power warranty which follows a 4-Step approach with a guaranteed power output. This applies to the majority of the range of modules in each product type. LDK Solar Professional Series For the Professional Series, LDK Solar offers a Linear Power Warranty which guarantees module power output of min. 80.2% for multi and monocrystalline modules at 25 years. The power output decrease is limited to 0.7% per year. This applies for the higher power class modules of the valid product portfolio. LDK Solar Secure For commercial customers in Europe, LDK Solar offers a Warranty Insurance Package covered by HDI Gerling, an A+ rated German insurance company. The package serves as a fully insured backup for LDK Solar Product and Power Warranties on PV modules; even in the event of manufacturer bankruptcy HDI Gerling provides full warranty insurance guaranteeing the investor s PV module performance for up to 20 years. Moreover, the insurer compensates labor and transportation costs as well as production loss in case of a warranty claim. As an independent third party HDI Gerling has completed a positive audit on LDK Solar's product quality and manufacturing process which reinforces the bankability of our products. * 100% Financing support PERFORMANCE 95% 90% 85% Thanks to a strategic agreement with China Development Bank (CDB), LDK Solar receives credit support for its own PV project financing demand. LDK Solar can also offer construction financing for EPC contractors. 80% 75% 0 5 10 15 20 25 YEARS 4-Step Power Warranty Multicrystalline and Monocrystalline lower power class modules Linear Power Warranty Multicrystalline higher power class modules Linear Power Warranty Monocrystalline higher power class modules * This offer is available for clients who insure the operational risks through Solarif, fully mandated underwriter of the HDI Gerling contract.
LDK Solar cells LDK Solar produces multi and monocrystalline cells for its in-house modules and for marketing to other module manufacturers in its facilities in Xinyu and Hefei, China. The ability to produce cells in-house allows us to focus on increased cell efficiency and quality. This, plus a stable source of cell supply, enables us to consistently drive down module cost.
What we offer High Quality Products LDK Solar offers an extensive range of multi and monocrystalline PV modules for a wide variety of applications. LDK Solar provides modules for the on-grid residential, commercial and utilityscale markets. For off-grid applications, LDK Solar offers specialized multi and monocrystalline modules suitable for connecting to 12 Volt batteries for applications such as remote lighting, water pumping, telecommunications and village power. Residential Commercial Stringent Quality Standards LDK Solar has a team of 600 dedicated quality control specialists who conduct stringent tests at every step of the production process from silicon, ingots, wafers and cells to module production. This ensures that our products meet or exceed performance requirements. LDK Solar's global procurement department places the same strict demands on its suppliers as the company does on its own processes. We have received many international quality, safety and performance certifications which demonstrate LDK Solar's technological capabilities and delivers customer confidence. Utility Scale Off-Grid Environmentally-friendly attitude LDK Solar gained the full membership of the PV CYCLE Association through the PV CYCLE Full Member Certificate in July 2011, offering its customers a free-of-charge disposal of End-Of-Life PV modules, reducing pollution in the environment.
LDK Solar Modules LDK Solar multi and monocrystalline modules are manufactured in state of the art, highly automated facilities. The process equipment is sourced from the best manufacturers around the world, guaranteeing a high level of performance and durability.
Continuing the Journey Lead PV to Grid Parity LDK Solar continues to drive towards lowest kwh production costs in our quest to deliver an affordable alternative to traditional carbon based energy. In order to better understand the intricacies of PV systems LDK Solar has acquired PV systems design and installation companies in the US and in Europe. We have also acquired a majority share in the German inverter and module manufacturer Sunways AG. The acquisitions allow us to investigate and research the complete value chain of the Photovoltaic industry, giving LDK Solar a unique insight into the complexity of producing green energy. Drive Innovation LDK Solar has established a national Research Center for Photovoltaic Technology in China. It has a team of 300 dedicated solar scientists and engineers working at the in-house R&D centers. For long-term investment in innovation and technology LDK Solar collaborates with external research institutes establishing joint R&D labs with technical universities such as Shanghai and Nanchang in China. Be part of the Energy Solution LDK Solar is a multinational green energy provider committed to being a part of the clean energy mix of the 21st century. LDK Solar is committed to providing high quality competitive solutions across the whole PV Value Chain. LDK Solar will be one of the industry's top-tier companies for many years to come.
LDK Solar systems With proven experience, know-how and passion, LDK Solar can help clients achieve the implementation of high quality PV systems. LDK Solar can provide engineering and design and the quality products to ensure the most efficient system. Each PV system is designed and executed to achieve maximum performance and deliver great financial returns.
Sales locations: ASIA JIANGXI LDK SOLAR HI-TECH CO., LTD LDK Avenue, Economic Development Zone Xinyu, Jiangxi, 338032 P.R. China Phone + 86 790 666 90 00 Polysilicon Sales LDK Silicon & Chemical Technology Co., Ltd Mahong Industrial Base, Hi-Tech Development Zone Xinyu, Jiangxi, 338024 P.R. China Phone +86 0790 676 1900 sales@ldksilicon.com Wafer Sales Jiangxi LDK Solar Hi-Tech Co.Ltd Economic Development Zone Xinyu, Jiangxi, 338032 P.R. China Phone +86 790 666 86 66 wafer.sales@ldksolar.com Cell Sales LDK SOLAR HI-TECH (HeFei) CO., LTD 5/F Workshop building, ChangNing Road Hefei, Anhui P.R. China Phone +86 551 2896552 cell@ldksolar.com Module Sales LDK SOLAR HI-TECH (NANCHANG) CO., LTD No. 1699 Tianxiang Road, Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330096 P. R. China Phone +86 791 8635 2908 module.sales@ldksolar.com LDK SOLAR ASIA 13 Surin Road Singapore 535534 info.asia@ldksolar.com EUROPE LDK Solar Tech, Europe, GmbH Forsterstr. 70 8044 Zurich Switzerland Phone +41 44 555 45 00 LDK SOLAR EUROPE HOLDING S.A. 12F Rue Guillame Kroll 1882 Luxembourg LDK Trading Service Germany GmbH Sonnenstr. 19 80331 Munich Germany Phone +49 89 8563 472 0 info.de@ldksolar.com LDK SOLAR ITALY S.R.L. Via S. Martino, 25 31020 San Zenone degli Ezzelini (TV) Italy Phone +39 0423 948 833 info.it@ldksolar.com LDK SOLAR SPAIN, S.L. Viladecans Business Park (Ed. Canadà) Carrer Tecnologia, 17 - Planta 0 08840 Viladecans Spain Phone +34 93 222 27 70 info.es@ldksolar.com LDK SOLAR UK info.uk@ldksolar.com LDK SOLAR FRANCE & BENELUX info.fr@ldksolar.com USA LDK SOLAR TECH USA, INC. 1290 Oakmead Parkway, Suite 306 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA Phone +1 408 245 08 58 info.usa@ldksolar.com CANADA LDK SOLAR CANADA, INC. Suite 300, 1100 Burloak Dr. Burlington, ON L7L6B2 Canada Phone +1 647 968 29 80 info.canada@ldksolar.com www.ldksolar.com