China Sunergy Provides Update on the Dispute With REC Wafer

NANJING, China, July 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) ("China Sunergy" or the "Company") a leading solar cell and module manufacturer based in Nanjing, China, today announced updates regarding the Company's dispute with REC Wafer Norway AS.

In response to the recent Norwegian District Court ruling on July 5th, 2010 in favor of REC Wafer, China Sunergy is considering an appeal against the ruling.

The USD 50 million bank guarantee is currently still blocked from being withdrawn by REC Wafer, as China Sunergy is further appealing the Supreme Court of Norway for an injunction.

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 .


    For further information contact:

    Financial Dynamics
     Helen Jing Zhu: [email protected]
     Tel: +86-10-8591-1958

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