JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) ("JA Solar" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar cells and solar power products, today announced that the company has signed a module supply contract with a leading Italian renewable energy company, which belongs to a large utility group in Europe.

Under the terms of this agreement, JA Solar will supply this customer with a total of 29 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic modules during 2011.

"We are pleased that this new strategic customer, a leading developer and provider of PV systems in Italy, has chosen JA Solar as a supplier for their solar projects," stated Dr. Peng Fang, CEO of JA Solar. "This new partnership further demonstrates JA Solar's strength in building long-term strategic relationships with leading international solar companies. As we continue to build momentum in the global PV market, we look forward to delivering high-quality and innovative solar power products to more of the world's top solar providers."