Seattle: Vertically integrated Chinese PV manufacturer Suntech Power Holdings says the 1.57GW of solar products it shipped in 2010 - up 125% from 2009 - contributed to net income of $262.3m and puts it atop the global heap. "This elevates Suntech to the number one supplier of solar panels worldwide," says chief executive Zhengrong Shi. "This not only gives us leverage over our suppliers, it is also a clear indicator of customers' belief.".

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