XINYU CITY, China and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept 23, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- XINYU CITY, China and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK), a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, announced today that it has achieved a major milestone on the 15,000 tons per annum (TPA) photovoltaic (PV) polysilicon project by completing six million safe work hours. This accomplishment was achieved under the supervision of the company's EPCM contractor, Fluor.

"We are very excited to have logged six million safe work hours," stated Nick Sarno, Senior VP of Manufacturing and Project Manager at LDK Solar. "We believe this outstanding achievement is a testament to our dedication and commitment to safety, coupled with our drive to execute our plans on time. We are now entering an important phase of the polysilicon plant development, with our construction workforce more than doubling in the coming months as we begin piping and equipment installation. We remain on track to produce between 5,000 and 7,000 tons of polysilicon in 2009. We continue to be enthusiastic about our relationship with Fluor and are very pleased with their management of our 15,000 tons per annum (TPA) facility. We look forward to reaching the next milestone of ten million safe work hours," concluded Mr. Sarno.
About LDK Solar
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, which are the principal raw material used to produce solar cells. LDK sells multicrystalline wafers globally to manufacturers of photovoltaic products, including solar cells and solar modules. In addition, LDK Solar provides wafer processing services to monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cell and module manufacturers. LDK's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi province in the People's Republic of China. LDK Solar's office in the United States is located in Sunnyvale, California.
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For more information contact:
Lisa Laukkanen
The Blueshirt Group for LDK Solar
lisa@blueshirtgroup.com
+1-415-217-4967
Jack Lai
Executive VP and CFO
LDK Solar Co., Ltd.
IR@ldksolar.com
+1- 408-245-8801