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Solarfun plans to more than double US shipments in 2011

(Reuters) - Chinese photovoltaic cell maker Solarfun Power Holdings Co Ltd plans to more than double its shipments to the United States in 2011, as it expands its presence in North America.

(Reuters) - Chinese photovoltaic cell maker Solarfun Power Holdings Co Ltd plans to more than double its shipments to the United States in 2011, as it expands its presence in North America.

The company currently expects to ship 30 megawatts (MW) to 50 MW to the U.S. in the second half of 2010 and increase shipment volumes to 100 MW to 150 MW in 2011.

"The U.S. and China markets will be among the most important growth markets for years to come. We are committed to capture an increasing share and are building momentum in the U.S.," Chief Executive Peter Xie said.

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