The past 12 months have been disruptive and challenging for many, especially in responding to immediate and sustained changes resulting from COVID-19. Despite these disruptions and challenges, the solar industry has remained resilient and productive. As we reflect on Trina’s journey this year, we are proud of our continued position as a global solar leader …
Yearly Archives: 2020
New DNV GL Assessment: Trinasolar’s Vertex Modules Offer Lowest LCOE
As the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for solar continues to drop, Trina Solar remains committed to finding innovative ways to achieve grid parity. This includes the release of the high-power, high-efficiency Vertex bifacial dual-glass modules for residential, commercial and utility-scale PV installations. In addition, Trina Solar’s ground-breaking “low voltage, high string power ” design concept has drawn …
VIDEO: Trinasolar Unveils New 210mm Vertex Super Factories
We’re proud to announce a major milestone with the opening of three new Super Factories in Yiwu, Suqian and Yancheng in China. These Super Factories are the world’s first large-scale production base for the 210mm silicon wafers and cells used in Trina’s high-powered, high-efficiency Vertex module series. Trina deploys fully automated, innovative and intelligent manufacturing processes …
Trinasolar’s C&I Solutions Announces Exciting New O&M Partnership
Trina Solar C&I Solutions is excited to announce a new partnership with Omnidian, a nationwide provider of C&I solar system protection plans and performance guarantees. Through this partnership, Trina and Omnidian can combine active solar system management with transparent reporting and maintenance to bring peace of mind for solar asset owners, investors and other stakeholders. …
Trinasolar joins other manufacturers proposing standardization of 210mm wafers and modules
Trina Solar, along with a consortium of companies in the solar industry, recently announced a joint proposal for the standardization of 210mm silicon wafers and modules. Silicon wafers have incrementally grown in size from 125mm up to today’s 210mm. This expansion has brought increased module power while reducing the costs of both production and power …
How Solar Power Helps Schools Free Up Resources During the Pandemic
Around the country, officials have implemented stay-at-home orders and public-gathering restrictions that have impacted everyday life for just about everyone. In schools, these orders shifted in-person classes to e-learning programs for students. In addition, many districts now face new economic uncertainties with which officials must contend. Budget shortfalls caused by the pandemic-driven economic downturn mean …
How the Solar Industry Stands Heading into the New Year
2020 US solar expansion forecast to be the highest annual increase to date As we approach the end of 2020, we wanted to reflect on the state of the solar industry. Despite a tumultuous year, solar has remained resilient, with growing appeal and plunging costs. Although there’s still plenty of work to do to bring …
What Makes a Tier 1 PV Module Tier 1?
The phrase “Tier 1 PV modules” comes up frequently when discussing solar module brands. Solar manufacturers like to tout their Tier 1 rankings, and they play a vital role in marketing and selling. Bloomberg Finance Energy News (BNEF) first introduced its tiered ranking system to help distinguish higher quality solar manufacturers from the hundreds of …
Why Bifacial Modules Are on the Rise for Utility-Scale Solar Installations
Solar module manufacturers are continually innovating their products to provide project stakeholders with more value for utility-scale PV installations. Bifacial modules represent one of the latest examples of this innovation in action. Bifacial modules collect light on both sides of a PV panel, instead of just the front. The rear facing monocrystalline cells also collect …
4 Tips to Help Residential Solar Installers Grow During These Uncertain Times
Although residential solar took a hit from shelter-in-place orders during Q2 2020, the sector remains incredibly resilient with plenty of opportunities available for small installers. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, residential installations declined 23 percent from Q1 to Q2 2020. The slump arises largely from the imposed restrictions on selling and installations. Despite …
