LDK Solar celebrates continued success in ramping its 15,000 MT annualized capacity polysilicon production plant

XINYU CITY, CHINA & SUNNYVALE, USA: LDK Solar Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers and PV products, announced that its second 5,000 MT train in its 15,000 MT polysilicon plant achieved mechanical completion and will begin ramping production.

The first train is now operating at capacity in full closed loop mode and is on track to produce at the annualized capacity of 5,000 MT.

“This achievement confirms the design basis of our polysilicon plants. Our experience in ramping the first 5,000 MT train will enable us to more quickly ramp the second 5,000 MT train to full production capacity,” stated Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of LDK Solar.

“The combined annualized production capacity of 10,000 MT for our first and second trains will provide economies of scale with low power consumption through 48 rod reactors and continue to drive down production cost. We look forward to continuing to expand our polysilicon output throughout the year.”