Suntech Power Holdings Co announced that it signed an agreement on Wednesday with a Chinese supplier of the United Nations for producing more than $80 million worth of solar power equipment.

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This is the largest contract the United Nations has signed with a Chinese company. The solar panels will be used by UN peace-keeping forces.