JA Solar Commences Large-Volume Module Shipments From Bids Totaling 70MW With China Guangdong Nuclear Solar Energy

The company's news release

SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 26, 2012 JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)(NASDAQ:JASO), one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that it has commenced solar module shipments from successful bids totaling 70MW with China Guangdong Nuclear Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd. ("CGN"). The Company has signed supply agreements with subsidiaries of CGN for an initial 30MW of modules, delivery of which is expected to be completed by the end of 2012. The modules will be used in projects in China's Qinghai and Xinjiang provinces. JA Solar's total of 70MW in successful bids makes it the largest single bid winner in a 150MW tender offered by CGN.

Dr. Peng Fang, CEO of JA Solar, said, "This cooperation with CGN, one of China's largest utility companies, is yet another clear sign that project developers in China increasingly recognize JA Solar for the reliability and affordability of our world-class product offering. Combined with our stable financial position, this forms a solid foundation for JA Solar's continued long-term growth in this promising market."

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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 cells. Its standard and high-efficiency product offerings are among the most powerful and cost-effective in the industry. The Company also produces solar modules which it distributes under its own brand and produces on behalf of solar manufacturers globally. The Company shipped 1.69GW of solar power products in 2011. JA Solar is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and maintains production facilities in Shanghai, as well as Hebei, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces.

CONTACT: In China

         Nick Beswick

         Brunswick Group

         Tel: +86-10-5960-8600

         E-mail:jasolar@brunswickgroup.com

         In the U.S.

         Cindy Zheng

         Brunswick Group

         Tel: +1-212-333-3810

         E-mail:jasolar@brunswickgroup.com