The week started with an agreement between MEMC Electronic Materials
We also caught word that Chinese battery/automaker BYD was planning a massive solar cell investment, which is just another example of a manufacturing powerhouse sniffing opportunity in this sector. In mid-week, a BYD representative confirmed the plan, but clarified that the company has not finalized its total investment, which had been reported at $3.3 billion -- a touch more than the market capitalization of Trina Solar
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Later in the week, Suntech Power
Trina Solar and LDK Solar both announced some decent supply deals this week, but I didn't spot anything too noteworthy on that front. I'm sure I missed something, so please pipe up in the comment box below.