GT Solar Signs Polysilicon Reactor Contract With China-based Jiangsu Shunda Electronic Materials and Technology
(Interviews, 12 Jun 2007 )
GT Solar Inc. has signed a $39.5 million contract to sell polysilicon reactors and converters to Jiangsu Shunda Electronic Materials and Technology.
GT Solar's reactors and silicon tetrachloride converters will be installed at Shunda's facility near Nanjing, China, which will allow Shunda to produce silicon feedstock for PV cells.
GT's Vice President for Polysilicon, David Keck, said: "We are pleased to be working with Shunda. We expect they will become a major producer of polysilicon in support of their PV wafer business."
"GT Solar has the expertise to provide the equipment for the production of ultra-pure polysilicon. Their support is a key part of our production plans," said Ni Yunda, President, Shunda.