The 50th The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (IEEE PVSC) recently announced that Dr. Yifeng Chen, technical leader and associate vice president of technology in Trina Solar, will receive the 2023 IEEE Stuart R. Wenham Young Professional Award for his outstanding achievements in the science and technology of photovoltaic energy conversion. …
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Accumulative shipments of Trina Solar’s modules totaled 140GW
On March 24 and 26, Trina Solar published its full-year 2022 and Q1 2023 financial results, saying it had annual revenue of $12.645 billion (RMB 85.052 billion), an increase of 83.41% in 2021. The company’s main businesses, including PV products, PV systems and smart energy all registered strong growth. Module shipments continue to power ahead …
Industry Experts: A 2.97% reduction in LCOE highlights the advantages of Trina Solar’s 210mm n-type modules
Industry experts from BloombergNEF, Trina Solar, PV power station developers, EPC firms, and design institutes discussed the trends and applications of cutting-edge PV technology in a panel discussion titled “210mm n-type technology outlook”. They agreed that the 210mm n-type solution that fulfills customers’ scenario-based needs and adheres to the “LCOE-oriented principle” will propel the industry …
The Importance of Engaging Local Communities During Utility-Scale Solar Project Development
The world needs inexpensive and sustainable renewable energy, and solar power leads the push for building a net-zero future. But for every noble cause, pushback exists. In the case of solar, one source of pushback has come from residents cautious of utility-scale solar projects built in their communities. How can the solar industry, specifically …
Trina Solar maintains AAA ranking in PV ModuleTech Q1’23 Bankability Ratings
Trina Solar has maintained its AAA ranking for the fourth consecutive quarter in the latest PV ModuleTech Bankability Ratings report released by PV Tech. The company’s continued presence within the highest category validates its ongoing outstanding performance and underlines its position as an industry leader in each of these areas: technology innovation product value shipments …
Trina Solar and Distributor Al-Raebi Signed 500MW Deal for Yemen Market
Dubai, UAE: 21 March 2023 – Trina Solar and Al-Raebi for Trading (Al-Raebi) signed a 5-year partnership agreement to supply 500MW of module shipments for the Yemeni market. Trina Solar will provide Al-Raebi with 100MW of its Vertex N n-type i-TOPCon cell technology modules in 2023. The 5-year agreement will cater to the country’s increasing …
Trina Solar Pioneering Large-Scale Industrial Application of N-Type Cell Technology
Dr. Yifeng Chen, Vice President of State Key Laboratory of PV Science & Technology and Assistant Vice President of Trina Solar, delivered a keynote speech at an international tech conference held in mid-March. Dr. Chen gave an interpretation of the technology evolution of the PV industry from the perspective of size, efficiency, and cost. He …
How C&I Solar EPCs and Developers Can Accommodate Anticipated Community Solar Surge
Community solar sites, also called shared solar or solar gardens, let customers buy, lease, or subscribe to a larger, off-site shared PV system nearby and receive credits on their monthly electricity bills. These projects offer several benefits to residents, the environment, and the local economy. Customers gain access to affordable and clean energy, which …
Trina Solar Primed to Supply Sustainable, Responsibly-Sourced Solar Panels to Power Renewable Revolution
FREMONT, California — Trina Solar, a global leader in smart solar products and solutions, has prioritized its efforts for a secure supply chain compliant with U.S. regulations. For its module and cell manufacturing in Southeast Asia, Trina uses 100% European polysilicon to supply the U.S. region. Additionally, Trina’s 6.5 GW wafer facility in Vietnam marks the …
First 210mm N-Type Monocrystalline Ingot Rolls Off Production Line at Trina Solar Factory
In mid-February, the first 210mm n-type monocrystalline ingot rolled off the production line at Trina Solar’s Qinghai Factory, marking significant progress in the factory’s Phase I. The factory aims to be the first zero-carbon park in its region. The first 210mm n-type monocrystalline ingot rolled off the production line at Trina Solar’s Factory Construction of …
