Solarfun Proudly Supports Shanghai Jiao Tong University
February 09 2010 - 3:43AM
PR Newswire (US)
SHANGHAI, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solarfun Power Holdings
Co., Ltd., a vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots
and photovoltaic "PV" cells and modules in China, today announced
its plan to support for and cooperate with Shanghai Jiao Tong
University, a top tier university in China that boasts a renowned
photovoltaic research center. Solarfun plans to donate RMB1 million
over 5 years to support the creation of scholarships to the
school's department of physics. The scholarships are intended to be
created to help support research of photovoltaic technology, foster
technology exchange between this university and Solarfun, and
expedite the commercialization of new technology developed at the
university. Peter Xie, President of Solarfun, commented, "Education
is not only one of the most important social functions that can
help in the development of a society, but it is also a key area
that we need to nurture in order for our industry to continue to
mature. We proudly announce our plan to support Shanghai Jiao Tong
University's department of physics and their commitment to the
research and development of photovoltaic technology. We are proud
of our relationships with this university and the development of
these scholars, and we hope some of these aspiring new recruits
join our industry and possibly our company in the future." This
report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the
Company's Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Registration No.
333-152005) filed on July 14, 2008. ABOUT SOLARFUN Solarfun Power
Holding Co. Ltd. manufactures both PV cells and PV modules,
provides PV cell processing services to convert silicon wafers into
PV cells and supplies solar system integration services in China.
Solarfun produces both monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon
cells and modules and manufactures 100% of its modules with PV
cells produced in-house. Solarfun sells its products both through
third-party distributors, OEM manufacturers and directly to system
integrators. Solarfun was founded in 2004 and its products have
been certified to TUV and UL safety and quality standards. SOLF-G
For further information, please contact: Solarfun Power Holdings
Co., Ltd. Investor Contact: Paul Combs V.P. Strategic Planning 26F
BM Tower 218 Wusong Road Shanghai, 200080 P. R. China Tel:
86-21-26022833 /Mobile 86 138 1612 2768 E-mail: Christensen Kathy
Li Tel: +1 480 614 3036 E-mail: Roger Hu Tel: 852 2117 0861 E-mail:
DATASOURCE: Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. CONTACT: Investors,
Paul Combs, V.P. Strategic Planning of Solarfun Power Holdings Co.,
Ltd., P. R. China, 86-21-26022833, Mobile, 86 138 1612 2768, ; or
Kathy Li, +1-480-614-3036, , or Roger Hu, 852 2117 0861, , both of
Christensen, for Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
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