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Wells Fargo and JA Solar to Explore Strategic Cooperation in Renewable Energy

SAN FRANCISCO and SHANGHAI, China, April 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) and JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) announced today that they have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to support JA Solar in building a strong solar presence in the United States and the broader international market.
/ Source: GlobeNewswire

SAN FRANCISCO and SHANGHAI, China, April 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) and JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) announced today that they have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to support JA Solar in building a strong solar presence in the United States and the broader international market.

Under the cooperation agreement, Wells Fargo will provide JA Solar strategic support in a number of areas, including commercial banking services, potential financing for JA Solar's increasing U.S. sales, manufacturing and project development activities, project financing, and other strategic initiatives. Specific financial terms were not disclosed.

"We are delighted to form this partnership with Wells Fargo, one of the premier financial institutions with significant commitment to the renewable energy industry," said JA Solar Chief Executive Officer Dr. Peng Fang. "This agreement again demonstrates JA Solar's commitment to the U.S. market, as well as the solar industry's development worldwide. By leveraging Wells Fargo's expertise in financial services and strong support for JA Solar, we look forward to further enhancing our market position in the U.S. and providing additional financial resources for JA Solar and our customers in the fast growing U.S. solar market."

 "Wells Fargo is one of the first financial institutions to dedicate specialized resources to service the renewable energy sector and we are committed to supporting the financing needs of companies worldwide that are focused on clean energy and interested in operating in the U.S.," said John Adams, executive vice president and head of Wells Fargo's Commercial Banking Technology Group, which includes the National Cleantech Group. "We are excited about this agreement with JA Solar and we look forward to working with the company to explore opportunities in the United States."

"Prospects for the solar energy market in the U.S. are quite attractive over the long-term," said Puon Penn, head of Wells Fargo's National Cleantech Group. "Wells Fargo continues to expand its commitment to the industry by building strong relationships with well-established, innovative solar companies throughout the world, including firms in China and across Asia, and providing the commercial banking and other financial services that these companies need to grow and thrive."

To date, Wells Fargo has invested approximately $500 million in solar projects and has become a leader in providing capital and support to renewable energy companies. Since making its first project commitment in 2006, Wells Fargo has deployed more than $2.7 billion in project capital, including approximately $2 billion of tax equity, into more than 250 renewable energy projects in the U.S. that account for over 4,200 megawatts of new clean energy capacity across 25 states. Combined, these projects generate approximately 12 terawatt hours of electricity per year, which is enough clean, renewable energy to provide power to about one million American homes.

Wells Fargo's National Cleantech Group provides commercial banking products and services to a variety of clean technology companies and green businesses nationwide. It offers customized services for businesses that manufacture, market, or develop clean technology products and services such as solar and wind power, energy and water efficiency, electric and low-emission vehicles, environmental remediation, and smart grid applications. More information is available at https://www.wellsfargo.com/com/industry/technology/.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com), and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. With approximately 280,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America.  Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 19 on Fortune's 2010 rankings of America's largest corporations. Wells Fargo's vision is to satisfy all our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially.

About JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd.

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance solar power products. The company sells its products to solar manufacturers worldwide, who assemble and integrate solar cells into modules and systems that convert sunlight into electricity for residential, commercial, and utility-scale power generation. For more information, please visit http://www.jasolar.com.

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CONTACT: Wells Fargo Contact: Iris Cumberbatch Wells Fargo Corporate Communications Tel: 704-374-2026 E-mail: iris.cumberbatch@wellsfargo.com JA Solar Contacts: In China Martin Reidy Brunswick Group Tel: +86-10-5960-8600 E-mail: jasolar@brunswickgroup.com