Trina Solar Announces Resignation of Mr. Zhiguo Zhu as Director, COO and President of MBU

CHANGZHOU, China, March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, today announced that Mr. Zhiguo Zhu has resigned as a member of the board of directors, chief operating officer (the "COO") and president of the Module Business Unit ("MBU") for personal reasons, effective on March 10, 2017. Mr. Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar, will assume direct management of the MBU.

Commenting on Mr. Zhu's resignation, Mr. Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar said, "On behalf of the board of directors and management, I would like to thank Mr. Zhu for his efforts and contributions during his tenure at Trina. We wish him well in his future endeavors. Looking ahead, we will continue to work diligently to strengthen Trina's leading position in the global PV module market and continue our transformation to become the world's leading provider of solar energy total solutions to our customers."

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-leading position is based on innovation excellence, superior product quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental stewardship. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.

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