BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) ("JA Solar" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced preliminary estimates of 2016 financial results. Revenue for the year is estimated to be within the range of RMB 15 to 16 billion. Total module and cell shipments, including shipments to the Company’s own downstream projects, are estimated in the range of 5.1 to 5.2 GW. The Company had previously given shipment guidance of 4.9 to 5.0 GW for the full year.
The Company expects to announce final results on March 16, 2017.
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About JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance solar power products that convert sunlight into electricity for residential, commercial, and utility-scale power generation. The Company is one of the world’s largest producers of solar power products. Its standard and high-efficiency product offerings are among the most powerful and cost-effective in the industry. The Company distributes products under its own brand and also produces on behalf of its clients. The Company shipped 4.0 GW of solar power products in 2015. JA Solar is headquartered in Beijing, China, and maintains production facilities in Shanghai, Hebei, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces in China, as well as Penang, Malaysia.
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