Initially, Trina will begin construction on a 30MW commercial rooftop project, in the second quarter.
The project is expected to be one of the largest single-unit commercial rooftop facilities in China.
To be a part of the Xinzhan General Pilot Zone, the 300MW distributed generation (DG) project will be supported by the local government.
Trina Solar chairman and CEO Jifan Gao said: "This partnership is a strong strategic fit and marks the first significant step in our journey to build on our DG solar power business this year.
"China’s ongoing efforts to promote clean energy with supportive policies and reinforcement of the DG solar power projects development have resulted in increasing awareness and recognition in the market for DG solar power projects.
"Moreover, the favorable external environment combined with our strong track record, long-established brand recognition, state-of-the-art products and effective marketing, make us highly confident that we can deliver on our goal of expanding our footprint in the DG solar power market this year."
In February, Trina Solar signed a framework investment agreement with PingAn Trust and Jiangsu Jiuzhou Investment Group to develop 500MW-1,000MW photovoltaic plants in China.
Under the agreement, PingAn and Jiangsu Jiuzhou will invest in Trina’s projects, and will have an option to hold a minority stake in them.
Image: The 300MW distributed generation project will be supported by the local government. Photo: courtesy of Graur Codrin / Freedigitalphotos.net.
