LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK), a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, today announced that it has signed an eight-year "Take or Pay" contract to supply multicrystalline solar wafers to Republic of Korea-based Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (HHI).

Under the terms of the agreement, LDK Solar will deliver 450 MW of multicrystalline solar wafers to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. over an eight-year period commencing in late 2008 through 2015. Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. will make an advanced payment representing a portion of the contract value to LDK Solar.

"This latest long-term wafer supply agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. further exemplifies the strong demand levels for our high quality wafers," stated Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO. "We are pleased to continue expanding our strategic list of customers with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd's business."

"Having visited LDK Solar's polysilicon plant in Xinyu City, China several times, we are confident that both their wafers and new manufacturing facilities will meet the highest industry standards," commented Kwon-Tae Kim, HHI's Executive Vice President. "We look forward to beginning a long-term relationship with LDK Solar."

About LDK Solar

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is a leading 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, the company 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. The company's office in the United States is located in Sunnyvale, California.

About Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is an integrated heavy industries company with six divisions such as shipbuilding and electro electric systems, and combines all of HHI's interests in renewable energies like solar, wind, electric vehicles for low carbon transport, combined gas-fired power generation, and distributed energy for emerging markets. HHI's solar business office and factory are located in Eumseong, Korea, and headquarters and the most of facilities in Ulsan city, Korea.

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