Suntech Default Signals Chinese Solar Industry Consolidation
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Suntech Power Holdings Co.’s notice that it defaulted on $541 million of bonds brings China a step closer to consolidating its solar industry, which includes four of the top six panel makers.
The company, based in Wuxi, China, received a notice of default from the trustee administering the convertible bonds, which matured March 15, according to a statement yesterday.