Even with record-breaking rooftop installations already underway, the U.S. solar boom is just getting started. The new decarbonization goals from the Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP 26) now in place will help lay a solid foundation to support major additional residential solar adoption in the U.S. As of Q3 2021, the U.S. is averaging quarterly …
Yearly Archives: 2021
Trinasolar’s 210mm Vertex modules achieve excellent test results in the PVEL Product Qualification Program
December, 2021 — At the BloombergNEF Summit held in early December, PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), a world-renowned third-party reliability testing laboratory, shared excellent reliability and performance test results for Trinasolar’s 210mm Vertex modules. PVEL’s selection of ultra-high power Vertex modules were evaluated as part of specific bills of materials (BOMs). In particular, the tested BOMs showed …
Why Optimized Component Compatibility is Crucial for Utility Solar Project Success
Designing and procuring all the right components for a utility-scale solar project is a complicated process. But simply opting for the first choice or the least expensive option for components can severely undercut the project’s long-term energy production and value. Instead of settling for the easiest choice, PV power plant owners, EPCs and developers must …
With Microgrids Poised for Major Growth, Here’s What IPPs and EPC and Developer Firms Must Know
In a major win for moving the country forward on its trek toward decarbonization, President Biden recently signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This bipartisan legislation includes more than $65 billion in investments for clean energy transmission and grid updates – the largest such investment in American history. The money will go …
5 Smart Ways Residential Solar Installers Can Cut Soft Costs
The U.S. residential solar market remains white hot, with Q2 2021 installations up 2% over the previous quarter and up 46% from Q2 2020, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Industry forecasts remain bright for 2022 and beyond. With more than 10,000 solar installers vying for a larger share of this surging market, …
BloombergNEF Summit: Trinasolar’s 100% bankability and Vertex modules fully proved by international authorities
SHANGHAI, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On November 30, 2021, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF) held the 2021 BloombergNEF Shanghai Summit. Trinasolar Chairman Gao Jifan discussed innovations in energy technologies and the development path for the PV industry with international organizations and PV manufacturers. At the summit, BloombergNEF, world’s leading independent PV testing lab PVEL, …
4 Current PV Supply Chain & Logistics Risks and How EPC & Developer Firms Can Mitigate Them
2021 has seen several disruptions to the solar industry’s international supply chain. A disparity between supply and demand, rising costs of raw materials, and new government policies and regulations have all contributed in varying ways to create new uncertainties and challenges. These disruptions have exposed EPC and developer firms to risks that threaten logistics and …
Trinasolar publishes white paper on tracker compatability
CHANGZHOU, China, November 22, 2021 — Trinasolar published its White Paper on Tracker Compatibility for Trinasolar 210 Vertex Modules, covering 14 world-leading tracker manufacturers that account for more than 90% of the global shipments, including top brands such as Arctech Solar, ARRAY Nextracker, PV Hardware and TrinaTracker. All trackers are compatible with Trina’s 210mm Vertex 550W–670W modules. …
Trinasolar’s 2019-2020 CSR Series No. 3: Building a Sustainable Future
Welcome back to our series breaking down Trinasolar’s 2019-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. In our previous entries in this series, we discussed Trina’s trek toward its sustainable development goals and how the company cares for the planet. In this third installment, we’ll discuss Trinasolar’s efforts in building a sustainable future by expanding beyond solar power, …
What Makes TrinaPro’s TrinaTracker An Important Asset on the Road to Lowest LCOE?
Utility-scale solar remains one of the main drivers for building a clean, renewable energy economy. Quarter after quarter of record-breaking capacity additions and continuously decreasing price point will contribute to maintaining this trend. Obtaining the lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for utility-scale PV installations will require EPCs and developers to ensure they have every …
