A new solar distribution facility in South Africa

Trina Solar Co, Ltd, will open a solar energy distribution facility in South Africa, in a step to further the company's expansion strategy in Africa.

“With South Africa having the best structured solar market in Sub-Saharan Africa and home to its largest C&I market, we are confident that making our products available locally will enable us to become a provider of preference for our customers. Our new opening will further add to our growing footprint in the African continent, which allows our customer to find the product locally through our network of reseller and distributors,” said Antonio Jimenez, Managing Director and Vice President for Trina Solar MEA in a statement.

The company said that its new facility is to cater to the rapidly growing demand for solar energy in generating power for residential, commercial and industrial needs, in addition to farming and agriculture.

“South Africa is a strategic market for solar energy consumption. As we move forward with our growth strategy in the Middle East and Africa, we look forward to becoming a key player in the solar energy market in Africa by focusing on bringing cutting edge technology and innovation to the region with reliable products of the highest quality standards, coupled with unparalleled customer-centric service,” added Jimenez.

South Africa has ongoing tenders of the South African Department of Mineral Resources and for Renewable Energy Independent Power Product Programs that will need several GW of solar panels.