CHANGZHOU, China, Dec. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited
(NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the
"Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic ("PV") modules,
solutions, and services, is pleased to announce that its Chairman
and CEO, Mr. Jifan Gao, has been
elected a Co-Chairman of the Global Solar Council (the "GSC"). The
GSC was officially launched on December 6,
2015 during the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (the
"COP21") and intends to establish its
headquarters in China.
Held from November 30 to December
11 in Paris, France, the
COP21 is the twenty-first annual
conference on climate change led by the United Nations. The
conference is attended by representatives from countries around the
globe and aims to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement
on climate change, with the goal of keeping global warming below 2
degrees Celsius.
The GSC was established by leading national and regional solar
associations from both emerging and established markets to unify
the entire solar power sector on an international level, share best
practices and jointly accelerate solar deployment worldwide. The
GSC believes that solar power is already one of the cheapest forms
of electricity globally, a cost-effective means of fighting climate
change, and the most versatile form of electricity generation.
According to the GSC, to avoid a greater than 2 degrees Celsius increase in global
temperature, it is imperative to strongly accelerate the deployment
of solar power. A 10% share of global power generation by 2030,
from less than 1% today, is possible given the right market
conditions.
Mr. Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO
of Trina Solar and President of the
China PV Industry Association, commented: "I am extremely honored
to represent the China PV Industry Association as a Co-Chairman of
the GSC. I believe that the launch of the GSC marks a new era in
the advancement of the solar industry and will form a unified force
representing all members that share the same goal."
"Solar is becoming a major source of electricity generation
today. I am very pleased to say that Trina
Solar has shipped accumulative 15GW solar modules in the
past ten years, equivalent to an annual reduction of approximately
18 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Being the most
versatile form of electricity and thanks to its continuous decline
in costs driven by technological advancements, I believe solar will
play a more important and greater role than ever in tackling
climate change problems. I am confident that the establishment of
the GSC will further drive the global adaptation of solar and
eventually help to forge new frontiers in combating climate change
to benefit all mankind."
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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Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements
of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking
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raise additional capital to finance its activities; the
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future trading of the securities of the Company; the Company's
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investors that actual results may differ materially from the
anticipated results.
Trina Solar
Limited
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Christensen
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Teresa Tan, CFO
(Changzhou)
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Linda
Bergkamp
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Email:
teresa.tan@trinasolar.com
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Phone: +1 480 614
3014 (US)
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Email:
lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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Yvonne
Young
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Investor Relations
Director
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Email:
ir@trinasolar.com
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