June 30 (Reuters) - Suntech Power Holdings Co Ltd:

* Signs $50 million convertible loan agreement with IFC

* Says agreement to support its transition to Pluto technology and debt

refinancing requirements

* Says convertible loan has a fixed rate coupon of 5.0% per annum

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