October 21, 2009

Changzhou, China: Trina Solar Announces New Sales Agreement with PROINSO

Trina Solar has entered into a sales agreement with PROINSO ("Proyectos Integrales Solares S.L."), a leading distributor of solar photovoltaic equipment and a specialist in engineering services in Europe.

Under the terms of the agreement, Trina Solar will supply PROINSO with approximately 108 MW of PV modules at predetermined prices. PROINSO has an option to purchase an additional 12 MW in the first quarter of 2010. Shipments are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2009 and are scheduled to continue through the first half of 2010. The modules are expected to be used in solar projects in the European markets, including Italy and Spain. Shipment deliveries of 38 MW and 42 MW are expected to be made in the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010, respectively.

"We are excited to be expanding our existing relationship with PROINSO, and we look forward to continuing this relationship into 2010 and beyond," said Ben Hill, Vice President of Sales and Marketing (Europe) at Trina Solar. "The combination of PROINSO's extensive experience and expertise in solar energy products, coupled with Trina Solar's recognized quality, will allow us to further increase market share in established markets across Europe."

"We are pleased to enter into this sales agreement with a well recognized manufacturer like Trina Solar," declared Mr. Gustavo Carrero, Marketing Director of PROINSO. "As one of Spain's leading distributors for solar photovoltaic equipment, we have chosen to partner with Trina Solar to bring their premium performance modules to major solar plant projects in Europe."