Trina Solar Extends Distribution Agreement with Australia's RF Industries

CHANGZHOU, China, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products from ingots to modules, today announced through its subsidiary, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd., the extension of its national distribution agreement with Australia's leading renewable energy distributor, RF Industries Pty Ltd. ("RFI").

The agreement, initially signed in January 2010, has been extended until December 31, 2012. Under the terms of the agreement, Trina Solar recognizes RFI as their exclusive distributor in Australia, and is expected to supply RFI with up to 40 MW of PV modules during 2011.

"We are pleased that RFI has extended the distribution agreement with us in Australia, demonstrating their trust and confidence in Trina Solar's premium solar products," said Mr. Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar. "We believe the renewal and expansion of our long-term relationship will help us grow in this key, fast growing solar-friendly market."

"We are proud to expand our existing successful partnership with Trina Solar and look forward to offering their exciting product range to our customers in 2011," said Scott Magee, Managing Director of RFI Solar. "As a key distributor and integrator in the Australian solar PV market, supplier relationships are critical to our success. We believe this positive partnership with Trina Solar will deliver additional value to our customers, allowing us to provide our customers with access to innovative PV applications from one of the world's premier solar brands."

About Trina Solar Limited

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) is a leading 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 one of the few PV manufacturers that have developed a vertically integrated business model from the production of monocrystalline and multicrystalline 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 RFI

RF Industries Pty Ltd. (RFI) is Australia's leading distributor and integrator of solar modules and has been supplying Australia with solar electric power systems for more than 30 years. Servicing professional installers nationwide, RFI has built a strong reputation in supply of both on-grid and off-grid systems for residential, industrial and commercial applications. The company has its' headquarters and national distribution centre in Sydney, and offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide with over 200 staff. For further information, please visit www.rfi.com.au.

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SOURCE Trina Solar Limited