Litigation	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies and Litigation [Abstract]
Litigation	20. Litigation On January 25, 2011, a putative class action was brought against the Company, the Company’s directors and LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (“LDK”), in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer. The complaint alleges violations of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants concerning the Stock Purchase Agreement the Company and LDK entered into on January 5, 2011 (as described in note 9), pursuant to which defendant LDK agreed to acquire 70% interest in the Company. Plaintiff contends that the independence of the individual director defendants was compromised because they are allegedly beholden to defendant LDK for continuation of their positions as directors and possible further employment. Plaintiff further contends that the proposed transaction is unfair because it allegedly contains onerous and preclusive deal protection devices, such as no shop, standstill and no solicitation provisions and a termination fee that operates to effectively prevent any competing offers. The complaint alleges that the Company aided and abetted the breaches of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants by providing aid and assistance. Plaintiff asks for class certification, the enjoining of the sale, or if the sale is completed prior to judgment, rescission of the sale and damages. The case is in its early stages and the Company intends to vigorously defend this action. Because the complaint was recently filed, it is difficult at this time to fully evaluate the claims and determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or provide an estimate of the amount of any potential loss. The Company does have insurance coverage for this type of action.

Litigation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Commitments and Contingencies and Litigation [Abstract]

20. Litigation

On January 25, 2011, a putative class action was brought against the Company, the Company’s directors and LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (“LDK”), in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer. The complaint alleges violations of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants concerning the Stock Purchase Agreement the Company and LDK entered into on January 5, 2011 (as described in note 9), pursuant to which defendant LDK agreed to acquire 70% interest in the Company. Plaintiff contends that the independence of the individual director defendants was compromised because they are allegedly beholden to defendant LDK for continuation of their positions as directors and possible further employment. Plaintiff further contends that the proposed transaction is unfair because it allegedly contains onerous and preclusive deal protection devices, such as no shop, standstill and no solicitation provisions and a termination fee that operates to effectively prevent any competing offers. The complaint alleges that the Company aided and abetted the breaches of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants by providing aid and assistance. Plaintiff asks for class certification, the enjoining of the sale, or if the sale is completed prior to judgment, rescission of the sale and damages.

The case is in its early stages and the Company intends to vigorously defend this action. Because the complaint was recently filed, it is difficult at this time to fully evaluate the claims and determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or provide an estimate of the amount of any potential loss. The Company does have insurance coverage for this type of action.