Trinasolar US_ Empowering Solar EPCs and Developers with Expertise, Opportunities, and Capital Connections

1. Trinasolar US: Empowering Solar EPCs and Developers with Expertise, Opportunities, and Capital Connections

2. Overview Despite the solar industry’s remarkable growth and the country’s urgent need for more renewable energy solutions, many solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms and developers still face significant funding headwinds trying to navigate the increasingly complex and volatile solar financing sector. Developers and EPCs are chasing down a portfolio of projects but not all will move forward. The ones that do not pan out result in “broken deal costs” — expenses that successful projects must absorb, straining the economics of those projects.

3. The key involves: • Quickly evaluating and high grading projects • Accessing capital solutions to manage those expenses, and • Managing project development to minimize execution risk.

4. Beyond broken deal costs, chances are, most EPCs and developers reading this have encountered a significant roadblock in project development because of at least one, if not several, of these obstacles: • High upfront costs • Difficulty securing affordable capital • Complex financing structures • Intense competition for high-quality projects • High interest rates, making capital more expensive • Volatile solar PPA prices due to project development delays • A recent dip in total corporate funding and venture capital investments

5. More than Modules: Trina Solar US as a Solution Trina Solar US sits at the nexus of the solar industry. Its deep understanding of project finance can greatly benefit solar firms, especially smaller operations with limited resources. The company has established partnerships.

6. Working Capital Support Trina Solar US works with its capital provider partners to improve payment terms and support developers' overall working capital across a portfolio of projects to help our clients grow their businesses.Reducing Broken-Deal Costs The TrinaPro total solar solution includes pre-sales engineering and project management to help clients analyze projects and identify those most likely to succeed. The offering allows EPCs to focus resources on viable projects rather than incurring costs on deals that may not pan out. Tax Equity Optimization With the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), most solar projects can underwrite up to a 30% tax credit. Trina’s local team of solar experts helps EPCs optimize their capital structure and efficiently utilize tax equity as a powerful form of CAPEX financing to significantly reduce upfront costs and improve project economics.

7. Expanding Business Development Opportunities In many ways, Trina Solar US serves its partners as a zero-cost business development resource to help identify and pursue new opportunities. Capital providers view Trina as a value-added partner because of its extensive relationships, bankability, and scope of services. The capital providers recognize Trina’s ability to bring to the table attractive projects and relationships with developers and EPCs. This unique benefit enables Trina’s partners to expand their offerings beyond simple solar installations and provide their clients with more options, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), direct financing, and more. Market Insights and Guidance Trina’s position at the heart of the solar industry allows it to provide EPCs with valuable market insights and guidance. By understanding market dynamics across all market segments (utility, C&I, and residential), identifying key players, and anticipating trends.

8. Conclusion • As the solar industry continues to evolve and financing avenues and vehicles become more complex and volatile, it’s more critical than ever that EPCs and developers have a trusted partner with a history of success. • From the moment a solar project idea sprouts, Trina Solar US is here to provide expert support, guidance, and opportunities for tackling financing and capital challenges. Trina Solar US has a 15-year history of successfully working with the domestic solar market and the company’s ongoing investment in U.S. manufacturing will help support its long-term success and yours. • Looking for more solar project feasibility, reliability, and profitability? Contact Trinasolar US.

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