China Sunergy Signs 4400 MW Long Term Wafer Supply Agreement with GCL-Poly

NANJING, China, Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Sunergy Co., Ltd., (Nasdaq: CSUN) ("China Sunergy" or the "Company") a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer based in Nanjing, China, announced today that it has entered into a long-term wafer supply agreement with GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited ("GCL-Poly") (SEHK:3800).

Under the terms of the agreement, GCL-Poly will supply China Sunergy with an aggregate of approximately 4,400 MW of wafers over six years. Delivery of wafers will commence in February 2011 for completion in December 2016. The agreement also contains a clause for a price adjustment mechanism based on wafer market price.

"We are very pleased to build up the long term strategic partnership with GCL-Poly," said Mr. Stephen Zhifang Cai, CEO of China Sunergy.  "This agreement will strengthen our supply chain and solidify our competitive cost position in the dynamic solar industry.  We expect that the partnership will positively contribute to CSUN's rapid growth in the global solar industry."

Mr. Shu Hua, the Executive Director and president of GCL-Poly, stated, "We are delighted to partner with China Sunergy, one of China's leading solar companies, and look forward to supporting China Sunergy's growth with our high quality services. We believe the partnership will be a win-win situation for both companies in the global solar industry."

About China Sunergy Co., Ltd.:

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) ("China Sunergy") is a specialized manufacturer of solar cell and module products in China. China Sunergy manufactures solar cells from silicon wafers, which utilize crystalline silicon solar cell technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity through a process known as the photovoltaic effect, and assembles solar cells into solar modules. China Sunergy sells these solar products to Chinese and overseas module manufacturers, system integrators, and solar power systems for use in various markets.

For more information please visit http://www.chinasunergy.com.

About GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (3800. HK) is China's largest polysilicon producer and one of the world's leading wafer suppliers and also a top green energy enterprise in China. Annual polysilicon production capacity attained 21,000 MT by the end of 2010, and the quality of polysilicon products has reached electronic grade level. The Group's wafer production capacity has already achieved 3.5 GW in November 2010. In addition, the Group owns a 20 MW solar farm in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, which is currently the largest solar farm in China. For more information about GCL-Poly, please visit the company's website at www.gcl-poly.com.hk .

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