The contract extends into 2013 and brings Solyndra's contractual backlog to more than $2bn.

Solar panels for the contracts will be manufactured at Solyndra's facilities in Fremont and Milpitas, California.

"USE’s strong presence in Germany and eastern Europe, coupled with Solyndra’s breakthrough PV systems, will accelerate the deployment of world-class photovoltaic installations on commercial rooftops in these very attractive markets," says Kelly Truman, Solyndra vice president of marketing and business development.

Solyndra's