Under the terms of the agreement, LDK Solar will deliver 13MW of solar modules to ABB in the third quarter of 2010. A cooperation agreement is under negotiation to supply ABB with larger volumes of solar modules in the remainder of 2010 and 2011.

Xiaofeng Peng, chairman and CEO of LDK Solar, said: “We are very excited to commence a relationship with ABB Group. This relationship will allow LDK Solar to take advantage of the wealth of solar opportunities that ABB has developed in Europe.

“This sales contract with ABB demonstrates our continued momentum in growing our module business, specifically with European customers.”

LDK Solar manufactures polysilicon, mono and multicrystalline ingots, wafers, modules, and engages in project development activities in selected segments of the PV market.