Renault Signs Trina Solar as Official Partner

The Renault F1 Team announced that Trina Solar, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products from ingots to modules has become an official partner of the team. The new partnership is expected to increase Trina Solar’s global brand awareness while promoting the wide-scale adoption of sustainable technologies.

The sponsorship will take the form of on-car logo branding on the nose of the R30 race car, ensuring excellent opportunities for worldwide marketing exposure. Furthermore, this partnership will showcase day-to-day applications of solar PV technology in various high-visibility areas of the Renault F1 Team operations including the team’s paddock motorhome and VIP hospitality facilities.

Trina Solar and the Renault F1 Team will also conduct a joint analysis and evaluation programme to assess how Trina Solar technologies can be integrated into the operations and ongoing upgrades of the Renault F1 Team’s Enstone production facilities in a performance-proven, cost-effective manner.

“Trina Solar is thrilled to partner with the Renault F1 Team to bring solar PV to the world of Formula One racing,” said Mr. Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar. “With F1’s proven ability to boost brand awareness, we look forward to working with Renault F1 Team at Formula One events around the world to spur the development and adoption of sustainable technologies.”

“We are delighted to welcome Trina Solar onboard as a new partner of the Renault F1 Team,” said Renault F1 Team Chairman Gerard Lopez. “Trina Solar is the sport’s first major sponsor from the domain of environmental technologies and we are also proud to welcome a major Chinese company to the sport," added Lopez.