Chinese photovoltaic (PV) developer Trina Solar has been contracted by Australian energy company Origin Energy to supply PV modules with a combined capacity of around 22MW over a one-year period. It has not yet been revealed which projects Origin will use the equipment for.
John Susa, Trina Solar's country manager of Australia and New Zealand, said, 'We are delighted to initiate our relationship with Origin, Australia's leading energy retailer and the country's largest green energy retailer with significant investments in renewable energy technologies. We are confident that this long-term partnership with Origin will bolster our ability to expand and strengthen our market position in the residential segment.'
Dominic Drenen, home products retail executive for Origin, added, 'Origin, which is one of Australia's leading solar retailers, has closely reviewed the capability and quality of a number of solar module suppliers in recent months in order to offer its customers quality solar solutions. The high efficiency, scale and long term strategic positioning of Trina Solar has impressed us and we look forward to a long term relationship.'
Origin is one of Australia's largest energy retailers serving 4.6 million electricity, gas and liquid natural gas customers and has an electricity generation portfolio with a capacity of 5,800MW.
Earlier this month, Trina downgraded its performance guidance for the second quarter despite shipment volumes being the highest ever in a three month period for the company.