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At first, solar power and mining wouldn’t seem like easy companions. Whereas solar is the best-known form of renewable energy, mining is closely associated with the extractive industries for nonrenewable resources such as coal. Moreover, solar and coal in particular have been going in opposite directions in recent years within major markets like the U.S.

Over time, solar panels have become increasingly efficient. The very first commercial silicon cells, produced in 1954, maxed out at only 2 percent of sunlight converted, and sold for $25 apiece. Their low efficiency and high price resulted in a staggering $1,785 cost per watt at the time; adjusted for inflation, the total comes to $17,000. Today, per-watt costs in utility-scale solar installations can be under $1, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

TrinaPro, your one-stop shop for commercial and utility-scale solar projects, combines a wide selection of products with technical support and other value-added services under the umbrella of a single provider – Trina Solar.

Trina Solar is proud to announce the construction of a multi-purpose community space incorporating Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) in the walls and part of the roof. Shogo Sugiura House, located in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, utilizes 42 sheets of Trina Solar DUOMAX modules and 11.56 kW.

Renewable power has come a long way since 1997. As Trina Solar celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we remain committed to our original vision as an R&D-driven company, with world-leading photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing operations, assured quality across all products and continually innovative applications in smart energy.

Once again, industry experts, third-party testing facilities and solar project financiers all agree: Trina Solar continues to stand head and shoulders above the competition.