As part of the investment framework agreement, the company will develop these plants in the Xinjiang region in multiple phases over a four year time frame starting from early 2014.
Development of each phase is subject to certain conditions, including approvals from the local government and State Grid with first two phases totaling 300MW set to be commissioned by the end of 2014.
Once it receives approval for the phase one, the company will invest in a PV module production facility in the local area to supply modules to the solar power plants.
Trina Solar chairman and CEO Jifan Gao said the company’s position as a global PV industry leader makes it the suitable partner for the new project, which upon completion is slated to be the largest solar power plant project in Xinjiang.
"Xinjiang’s abundant land and solar resources make Turpan an ideal location for this project."
"The solar plants will ensure a stable supply of clean energy and improve reliability of electricity supply to the surrounding regions.
"At the same time, the module production facility will also create jobs and stimulate the growth of the local economy.
"We look forward to working in close collaboration with the local authorities to satisfy the conditions needed for phase one to commence in the first quarter of 2014," added Gao.
