During these uncertain times, it’s always nice to get some refreshing news. According to EnergySage’s recently published Special Report about COVID-19 impacts on residential solar consumers and installers, there is some good news for the solar industry. EnergySage surveyed more than 500 consumers from 41 states between March 30 and April 14. All survey participants …
Yearly Archives: 2020
C&I Solar: Trina Makes It Easier
After a relatively slow start compared to utility-scale and residential solar, C&I solar is poised for a major growth. There’s a reason why companies like Amazon, Target, Walmart and Switch have turned to solar energy. Not only is it an extremely cost-effective way to power operations, it also reduces carbon emissions which is often at …
Is COVID-19 Changing the Solar Duck Curve?
The current stay-at-home orders in effect across the country have done more than shuttered non-essential businesses and schools, they’re also shifting energy-use patterns. This changing use pattern means utilities and grid operators have had to reassess how to plan for new load forecasting frameworks. One area where this paradigm shift is most noticeable is known …
3 Smart Reasons for HVAC and Electrical Contractors to Consider Offering Solar
Now is a great time for HVAC and electrical contractors to look into the opportunities available from offering solar, particularly for the C&I market. As more retail and office spaces look to take advantage of the benefits offered by solar power, HVAC and electrical contractors occupy a niche uniquely capable of servicing this demand. It …
Trinasolar offers MC4 connectors for enhanced C&I compliance and safety
Ensuring safety, compliance and operational continuity on every solar project is a top priority for Trina Solar. To this end, Trina Solar identified the need for rooftop solar installations in certain states to have module-level rapid shutdown capabilities. In an effort to increase first responder safety and maintain compliance, Trina Solar now offers 1500V IEC-rated …
The Results Are In: DNV GL Confirms TrinaPro’s Higher Energy Gains
DNV GL released The Technology Assessment Report for the TrinaPro Smart Solar Solution. This assessment arises from a review of detailed field testing and independent energy simulations conducted by DNV GL. The findings highlight how the turn-key aspect of the TrinaPro solution improves system performance and increases solar energy gains, which can potentially expedite ROI. …
Should Solar Developers and Financiers Be Taking a Closer Look at Bifacial Solar?
Anytime a new innovation or invention hits the market, it can be difficult to immediately discern if it’s just a fad or if it actually delivers value. So it makes sense for business leaders to be hesitant about embracing the latest innovation until real-world data demonstrates its economic benefit. But once the innovation proves its …
Coming Soon: The Trinasolar TS4 Connector – Creating Opportunities for Residential and C&I Solar Markets
Trina Solar is proud to announce the approval of its TS4 connector for SolarEdge products. Up to this point, inter-mate connectors have been incompatible with connectors that do not have the same likeness (for example, a TS4 and MC4). Now though, Trina Solar can claim full compatibility and intermateability between SolarEdge products and the Trina …
Trinasolar and COVID-19: Your safety is our top concern
As we continue to monitor the latest updates and information about the global COVID-19 outbreak, this is to let you know how Trina Solar is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and the measures we are taking to guarantee the safety and protection of all our employees and customers, as well as to ensure business continuity. …
What’s in Store for the C&I Solar Market?
As the world collectively deals with a particularly turbulent period, the current short-term obstacles shouldn’t hinder long-term goals for businesses. One such long-term goal includes the current historic opportunity to transition to renewable energy sources, such as solar. While the current global uncertainty might put a small dent in immediate solar demand, most industry analysts …
