Suntech Power Holdings is a leading solar energy company operating worldwide. Suntech is the largest solar module manufacturer in the world. The company operates in various business segments, providing products for residential, commercial, industrial and public utilities.
Fast Facts:
- Stock symbol: STP, NYSE
- Annual revenue (2007): $1.348 billion
- Chairman of the Board: Zhengrong Shi Ph.D.
- Year Established: 2001
- Industry: Renewable energy
- Phone: 86-510-5345000
- Fax: 86-510-5343049
- HQ: Wuxi, China
- CEO: Zhengrong Shi Ph.D.
- CFO: Amy Yi Zhang
- Staff: 6,784
- Other key people: Graham Artes
- Products: Solar panels
Key Dates
- 2001 Founded as Suntech Power Co. Ltd
- 2003: 15 megawatt (MW) solar cell put into production
- 2005: 120 MW solar cell introduced
- 2006: Signs a 10-year $6 billion contract with MEMC
- 2007: Opens up headquarters in San Francisco
- 2008: The company invests $20 million in Hoku Scientific