Trina Solar Supplies 28.5MW of Modules to Large-Scale Projects in UK

CHANGZHOU, China, Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic ("PV") modules, solutions, and services, today announced that it supplied 28.5MW of PV modules to sPower (Sustainable Power Group), a leading renewable energy provider, and Camborne Capital, a prominent UK solar developer.

A total of 105,560 of Trina Solar's 270W monocrystalline DC05A.08 Honey M silicon solar PV modules will be used on Camborne and sPower project sites in the UK. The panels will be installed over the coming months to ensure the facilities are energized and accredited to meet the March 31, 2015 1.4 Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROC) deadline.

"We are pleased that our superior products and services have led to our selection by Camborne Capital and sPower," commented Ben Hill, president for Trina Solar in Europe and Africa. "Our financial strength and industry leading sustainability credentials are always critical elements in such long-term investment decisions. We very much look forward to our continued partnership with sPower and Camborne Capital."

Ryan Creamer, CEO of sPower, added: "Contracting with Trina Solar to supply their high-efficiency PV modules fits strategically with sPower's focus on solutions that are both environmentally and economically responsible."

"This is a significant milestone for Camborne and sPower as we move to the construction phase of the first nearly 30MW of projects," said Declan Mackle, CEO of Camborne. "After evaluating several PV module suppliers, we decided to work with Trina Solar because of the company's quality product, proven track records in solar projects and its commitment to client service. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Trina Solar team as we further maximise opportunities in the UK solar industry before the ROC deadline."

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

About sPower

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, with offices in San Francisco and New York City, sPower is a leading independent power producer (IPP) that owns and/or operates more than 130 utility and distributed electrical generation systems across the United States.  With greater than a gigawatt between construction and pipeline, sPower is actively buying renewable assets in any stage of development, as well as working to acquire green energy projects in North America and the UK. sPower is a portfolio company of Fir Tree Partners, a leading global investment fund with more than 20 years of investing history and approximately US$13 billion of capital under management. www.spower.com.

About Camborne Capital

Camborne is one of the UK's leading solar developers based in London. The Camborne team has developed from conception and sold more than 100MW of large-scale ground mounted solar projects in the UK since 2012.  Camborne's team comprises of international expertise across multiple technologies including solar, off shore and on shore wind, biomass and tidal. www.cambornecapital.co.uk.

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