LDK Solar just announced that they have finished the first production run of the 5,000 metric ton (MT) train in their Xinyu, China plant. They have also begun ramping up production at the plant, which has a yearly capacity of 15,000 metric tons.

In a press release, Nick Sarno, Senior VP of Manufacturing and Polysilicon Plant Project Manager, commented on the achievement:

“We are pleased to successfully complete of our first production run and begin to ramp manufacturing at our state-of-the-art 15,000 MT polysilicon plant. The construction of this facility has been an unprecedented undertaking for many of us in attendance. This achievement is thanks to our international teamwork and collaboration efforts.”