China's Trina Solar Inks Agreement With European Distributor
The China-based integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products, Trina Solar, has entered into a sales agreement with Proinso, a leading distributor of solar photovoltaic equipment and a specialist in engineering services in Europe.
Under the terms of the agreement, Trina Solar will supply Proinso with approximately 108 MW of PV modules at predetermined prices. Proinso has an option to purchase an additional 12 MW in the first quarter of 2010. Shipments are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2009 and are scheduled to continue through the first half of 2010. The modules are expected to be used in solar projects in European markets, including Italy and Spain. Shipment deliveries of 38 MW and 42 MW are expected to be made in the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010, respectively.
Ben Hill, the vice president of sales and marketing for Europe at Trina Solar commented that the combination of Proinso's extensive experience and expertise in solar energy products, coupled with Trina Solar's recognized quality, will allow Trina Solar to further increase market share in established markets across Europe.
Gustavo Carrero, the marketing director of PROINSO added that they had chosen to partner with Trina Solar to bring premium performance PV modules to major solar plant projects in Europe.
