CHANGZHOU, China, July 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited
(NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the
"Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic ("PV") modules,
solutions, and services, today announced that it has signed an
agreement to supply 51 MW of its Dual Glass Modules to Yunnan
Electric Power Design Institute, a
subsidiary of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd., and the EPC
provider for the agricultural PV power plant project located in
Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province in
China. The plant will be used to
power equipment in tea plantations, and will be the first of its
kind within China.
The agricultural PV project has the capacity of 100 MW totally.
Phase 1 of the project will be 51
MW and will utilize Trina Solar's
dual glass modules, including approximately 43,516 of Trina Solar's TSM-255 modules and 154,284 of the
Company's TSM-260 modules. These dual glass frameless modules are
extremely durable, made with front and back layers of
heat-strengthened glass, providing strong protection against
environmental factors such as heavy humidity and pesticide use,
while maintaining a high rate of sunlight transmission and
efficiency. They excel in greenhouse environments, where properly
maintaining temperature is crucial to the success of crop growth.
The shipments are expected to complete in Q3 2015.
Jichun Zhang, Deputy General
Manager of Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute commented: "We
are very pleased to cooperate with Trina
Solar, an industry leader with a vision to build a greener
world, for apioneer project in China to put solar power to work on the tea
plantations. I believe with Trina
Solar's leading technology and highly reliable products, the
tea plantations can be more efficient with increasing self-reliance
and less pollution."
Zhiguo Zhu, COO and President of
Module Business Unit of Trina Solar,
commented: "We are very glad to partner with Yunnan Electric Power
Design Institute to develop this pioneer project in Yunnan province. We are pleased with the
opportunity to once again conduct a new innovative deployment of PV
modules and I believe our commitment to high quality products and
continuous technology advancement has made us partner of choice for
this project. Our dual glass modules have been very well-received
by the market since its launch, and I am confident that it will
provide the durability, reliability, and efficiency that is
required for this project to succeed."
About Trina Solar Limited
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) is a global leader in
photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Founded in 1997 as a
PV system integrator, Trina Solar
today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors,
utilities and developers worldwide. The company's industry-shaping
position is based on innovation excellence, superior product
quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental
stewardship. For more information, please visit:
www.trinasolar.com.
About Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute
Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute established in 1958 and
is the wholly-owned subsidiary of China Energy Engineering Group
Co., Ltd. The institute engages in the electric power engineering
reconnaissance, design and contracting. Its engineering
reconnaissance business has expanded to South East Asia, Africa, South
America and other countries. For more information, please
visit: www.ynpd.ceec.net.cn
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For further information, please contact:
Trina Solar
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Christensen
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TeresaTan, CFO
(Changzhou)
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Linda
Bergkamp
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Phone: +1 480 614
3014 (US)
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Email:
teresa.tan@trinasolar.com
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Email:
lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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Yvonne
Young
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Investor Relations
Director
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Email:
ir@trinasolar.com
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