By Lena Babaeva Coradini

Suntech Power, China's largest manufacturer of solar panels announced its plans to build a manufacturing plant in Arizona.  According to Suntech's press release, the plant with make "Suntech the first Chinese cleantech leader to bring manufacturing jobs to America."

Locating the plant close to Suntech's U.S. customers will reduce the time, costs, and emissions associated with long-distance shipping of Suntech panels. The plant, which will be approximately 80,000 to 100,000 square feet, will allow for long-term growth of manufacturing capabilities to meet increasing American demand for solar power.