Issue 1, 2010
RFI signs exclusive distribution agreement
with Trina Solar
“Partnering with Trina Solar provides our customers with access to one of the industry’s emerging success stories.... This new partnership is a natural fit with RFI’s business model, providing exceptional value to our customers”
In January 2010, RFI signed an exciting new distribution agreement with Trina Solar, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products. The new agreement involves exclusive distribution of the Trina range of solar modules into our market and will see Trina supply up to 10MW of PV modules to RFI for distribution to our installer and dealer base.
Trina is an exciting solar success story having started out as a pioneering solar installation company in China in 1997. These days Trina are one of the worlds largest manufacturers of solar PV modules and offer a vertically integrated manufacturing process from on-site production of ingots, wafers and cells through to the assembly of PV modules.
We are excited to partner with RFI, Australia's largest distributor of solar modules to supply the market with best-in-class products from Trina Solar," said Jifan Gao, Trina Solar's Chairman and CEO. "This partnership will bring Trina's high performing modules to the promising new Australian market while enhancing Trina Solar's brand and presence in the region."
"Partnering with Trina Solar provides our customers with access to one of the industry's emerging success stories," said Scott Magee, Managing Director of RFI's solar division. "Trina's focus on high quality manufacturing processes delivers a truly world class, competitive offering to our market. This new partnership is a natural fit with RFI's business model, providing exceptional value to our customers. We are looking forward to developing the Trina Solar brand in Australia over the coming years."
Trina Range In-focus
Trina Solar is an internationally recognized manufacturer of mono and multi-crystalline solar modules with power outputs ranging from 165W to 235W. Their strong history as a solar PV pioneer started in 1997 when it was founded as a solar system installation company in China. A focus on high-quality PV modules manufacturing provides clean and reliable solar electric power to on-grid and
off-grid applications around the world. Trina Solar recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary as a top 5 manufacturers of solar cells and modules worldwide.
Trina Solar research, develop and manufacture ingots, wafers, cells and solar modules at its manufacturing facilities where they can control all aspects of the manufacturing process ensuring quality products for their customers. Trina Solar's ongoing expansion plans include adding another 150,000 square meters to its existing facilities to increase its production capacity to over 1GW. As one of the fastest growing module manufacturers Trina Solar is a great solution to your solar power needs.
Trina at a glance
In mid-2006, Trina Solar received investment from a number of internationally recognized investors including Milestones Capital, Good Energies and Merrill Lynch
- Listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in December 2006
- A team with employees from over a dozen nations with significant PV industry experience
- Large area module range spanning from 165W to 285W
Advantages:
- Purpose built modules for commercial, residential and utility scale applications
- Reduces electricity bills and creates energy independence
- Reliable and virtually maintenance-free power generation
- Provides clean, quiet and reliable electricity
- Increases resale value of the property once installed
- Easily installed in roof top, ground mount or tracking system configurations
Features:
- High powered modules ranging from 165W to 235W
- All modules designed and manufactured at an ISO 9001 certified factory
- Modules are UL1703 safety rated for high wind pressure, hail impact, snow load and fire
- Integrated bypass diodes to protect the solar cell circuit from hot spots during partial shading
- Anodized aluminium frame improves load resistance capabilities in heavy wind loads
- Low power tolerance of +3% helps achieve higher output
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