Photovoltaic (PV)-powered generation will account for more than half of the 54.5 GW of new utility-scale electric generating capacity forecasted for 2023, according to recent data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Forty-one percent of this new solar capacity will come in Texas and California, with an expected 7.7 GW and 4.2 GW of …
Yearly Archives: 2023
C&I Solar Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2023
Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar might not generate the same headlines as massive utility-scale solar projects or hit as close to home as residential solar, but this critical sector continues its steady growth trajectory while offering a range of diverse opportunities for project developers and EPCs. From community solar to microgrids and from agrivoltaics …
Trinasolar publishes white paper on 210mm n-type i-Topcon advanced technology
Trinasolar published the Trinasolar 210mm Vertex N Product White Paper in January. The newly upgraded Vertex n-type modules of 605W+695W with efficiency up to 22.4% are setting the standard for power station modules in every respect, stepping up the industry’s acceleration into the n-type era. Trinasolar is committed to building the 210mm product technology platform …
A Bright Horizon for Utility Solar in 2023
2023 Brings Opportunities for the Utility-Scale Solar Sector Despite disruptions, uncertainty, and ever-shifting regulations, the utility-scale solar sector again proves its mettle as industry analysts forecast another promising year. From Oct. 2021 to Oct. 2022, utility-scale solar experienced a 31.5% increase in year-over-year net generation (per 1000 megawatt-hours), according to the latest data from the …
What to Expect from Residential Solar Consumers in 2023
The Road Ahead Looks Promising for Residential Solar Installers A new year means new opportunities to build on the previous year’s successes. If we learned anything from 2022, residential consumers remain primed for solar power. According to a recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Q4 2022 saw historic residential solar installations of …
Trina Solar US Partners with Foundation Communities and Spear Commercial & Industrial for Equitable Renewable Energy Project
FREMONT, CA — Affordable housing nonprofit, Foundation Communities, in partnership with Spear Commercial & Industrial (Spear) and Trina Solar US (Trina), recently commissioned a rooftop solar PV system at its Waterloo Terrace (Waterloo) apartment complex in Austin, Texas. Now, Foundation Communities can power Waterloo with renewables to accelerate its sustainability goals and provide free solar energy …
Trina Solar maintains AAA ranking in latest PV ModuleTech bankability ratings
Trina Solar has maintained its AAA status for the third consecutive quarter in the PV ModuleTech bankability rankings released by PV Tech for Q4 2022. The company’s continued presence within the highest category validates its ongoing high performance level in manufacturing capacity, technology innovation, product shipments and financial status and underlines its position as an …
Independent agency analysis: 210mm modules accumulated shipments reached 76GW
TrendForce, the independent new energy research agency, forecasts that capacity for 210mm products will reach 57% in 2023. The penetration of 600W+ high-power modules is clearly accelerating, setting a distinct direction for both the industry chain and market. As technology iteration is an essential force in driving industry development, an increasing number of module makers …
Trina Solar US Announces 6.5GW Solar Wafer Facility Online in 2023
FREMONT, CA — A leading provider of solar smart energy solutions, Trina Solar US, today announced its 6.5GW silicon solar wafer facility in Vietnam will be online mid-2023 to supply the utility, commercial & industrial, and residential solar markets in the United States. Prior to the Department of Commerce (DOC) preliminary AD/CVD determination in December 2022, …
875MW! TrinaTracker Inks Project with Samsung C&T for Largest Solar Project in Qatar
TrinaTracker, the wholly owned Single Axis Tracker manufacturer subsidiary of Trina Solar has signed an 875MW solar tracker supply contract with Samsung C&T (SSCT), for Qatar’s largest solar plant — the industrial cities solar power project (IC Solar). The contract is for the supply of two solar photovoltaic plants,417MW in Mesaieed Industrial City, and 458MW …
