Trina Solar Announces Sales Agreement with ITEC in Germany

CHANGZHOU, China, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, today announced it has entered into an agreement with ITEC ("ITEC Solar GmbH") of Germany for a total of 40 MW of PV modules to be delivered during 2010.

Under the terms of the agreement a total of 18 MW will be shipped during the first half of 2010, with agreed prices for the first quarter. Initial shipments commenced in January 2010.

"We are very pleased to announce this agreement, which demonstrates Trina Solar's established brand recognition in Germany," said Ben Hill, Trina Solar's Vice President of Sales and Marketing in Europe. "This reflects the continued strong demand for our high quality modules from our growing distributor and system integrator partners throughout Europe."

About Trina Solar Limited

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) is a well recognized manufacturer of high quality modules and has a long history as a solar PV pioneer since its foundation in 1997 as a system installation company. Trina Solar is one of the few PV manufacturers that have developed a vertically integrated business model from the production of monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of high quality modules. Trina Solar's products provide reliable and environmentally-friendly electric power for a growing variety of end-user applications worldwide. For further information, please visit Trina Solar's website at http://www.trinasolar.com .

About ITEC

ITEC Solar GmbH is specialized in the distribution of PV modules and integrated roof systems. As a result of its clear and flexible structures and methods, implemented by a capable, growing and highly-motivated team and backed-up by many years of experience, the company is able to assure its reliability and workmanship. For further information, please visit ITEC Solar's website http://www.itec-vertrieb.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

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    For further information, please contact:

    Trina Solar Limited
     Terry Wang, CFO
     Tel:   +86-519-8548-2009 (Changzhou)
     Thomas Young, Director of Investor Relations
     Tel:   +86-519-8548-2009 (Changzhou)
     Email: [email protected]

    Brunswick Group
     Caroline Jinqing Cai
     Tel:   +86-10-6566-2256
     Michael Fuchs
     Tel:   +86-10-6566-2256
     Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Trina Solar Limited