CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic ("PV") modules, solutions, and services, today announced it was selected to supply 11.7 MW of modules to customers' ground-mounted solar PV plants in the emerging solar markets of Turkey and Ecuador. The agreements demonstrate the company's ongoing progress in executing its geographical diversification strategy.

The solar plant located in the Antalya region of Turkey is expected to have a total capacity of 5.8 MW and will utilize 23,650 Trina Solar TSM-PC14 300W 72 cell modules. The facilities in Ecuador are expected to have a total capacity of 5.9 MW and will utilize 9,193 of Trina Solar's premium TSM-PC05A 250W 60-cell Honey modules. Trina Solar recently completed module shipment to the projects.

"We are excited to announce these two supply agreements to projects in Turkey and Ecuador, both of which are rich in solar resources and offer prime conditions for solar power plants," said Ben Hill, Head of EU and Africa at Trina Solar. "These supply agreements are strategically significant for Trina Solar as we continue to expand and diversify our global footprint. We look forward to working with our many valued customers and business partners in these markets as we make full use of our high quality brands to further strengthen our presence in these high potential solar markets."

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.

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