CHANGZHOU, China, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated PV manufacturer from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced that it has entered into a renewed sales agreement with Enerpoint, a leading Italian PV distributor.
Under terms of this agreement, Trina Solar will supply Enerpoint approximately 5 megawatts (MW) of PV solar modules in 2008 and between 22 and 30 MW of modules to be delivered in 2009 at agreed prices.
Enerpoint is active in the design and installation of large PV plants and strongly promotes the Trina Solar brand with PV integrators and installers in Italy. In 2007, Enerpoint was a main customer for Trina Solar in the Italian market and this partnership is expected to strengthen significantly this year and in 2009.
"Trina Solar is pleased to have entered into this renewed sales agreement with Enerpoint to reinforce this important partnership in Italy," stated Mr. Arturo Herrero, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing of Trina Solar. "Enerpoint's wide distribution network, together with Trina Solar's high quality modules and experience in the PV sector, will strongly contribute to the development of the Italian PV industry.''
This sales agreement represents an important milestone for Trina Solar as it continues to strengthen its position in Italy's growing PV market, where Trina Solar possesses a strong market share from its successfully-established brand.
About Trina Solar Limited:
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd, is a well recognized manufacturer of high quality modules and has a long history as a solar PV pioneer since it was founded in 1997 as a system installation company. Trina Solar is currently one of the few PV manufactures that has developed a vertically integrated business model from the production of monocrystalline ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of high quality modules. This integrated value chain helps to ensure that high quality products can be delivered to its end customers around the globe, including a number of European countries, such as Germany, Spain and Italy. Trina Solar's solar modules provide reliable and environmentally- friendly electric power for residential, commercial, industrial and other applications worldwide. Trina Solar successfully completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in December 2006 and its ADSs are traded under the ticker symbol TSL. For further information, please visit Trina Solar's website at http://www.trinasolar.com.
About Enerpoint:
Enerpoint Spa was set up at the end of February 2001. It has positioned itself as a leader on the Italian renewable energy scene and is especially strong in solar technologies. Currently Enerpoint has a wide range of photovoltaic products available, to allow its clients the choice of an optimal installation based on their varying needs. For additional information, visit the company's website at http://www.enerpoint.it .
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