Separately,Suntech announced the launch of a new 1,500V frameless “glass-on-glass” PVmodule.

Productdevelopment has slowed to a crawl at Suntech since its bankruptcy earlier thisyear.

But today’sannouncement underscores recent signs of life at the company, with ShunfengPhotovoltaic International having emerged as the most likely candidate toacquire Suntech’s key manufacturing assets.

Suntechsays it will begin offering Zep Compatible versions of its modules infirst-quarter 2014.