As the transition to a decarbonized future builds momentum and extreme weather events increase, C&I solar project developers and EPCs face new challenges and opportunities. Smaller rooftop installers seeking to join the multi-megawatt club need to be aware of extreme weather conditions, especially in regions like the southern coastal states where irradiance is high but …
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TrinaTracker Launches SuperTrack Smart Tracker Control System
May 12th, 2022 — TrinaTracker, a leading tracker solutions provider, launched SuperTrack, an innovative smart control system. The new system was showcased with TrinaTracker’s Vanguard 1P tracker at the Intersolar Europe Exhibition in Munich. SuperTrack includes a Smart Tracking algorithm that increases energy production by up to 3% to 8%, compared with the conventional …
As Obstacles Rock the Utility-Scale Solar Sector, Now’s the Time to Plan
The solar coaster ride continues. Supply chain disruptions, grid interconnection delays, and the possibility of new tariffs on PV panels imported from Southeast Asia are wreaking havoc on long-laid plans and deals throughout the industry. Although the solar industry currently faces its share of challenges, the long-term future still looks sunny for utility-scale solar power. …
Trina Breaks TOPCon PV Cell Efficiency Record! But What’s TOPCon, and Why Should You Know About It?
We’re proud to announce that Trina Solar recently set a new maximum efficiency record of 25.5% for our 210x210mm i-TOPCon solar cell. This achievement marks the 23rd time Trina Solar has set a new world record, and it highlights Trina Solar’s unrivaled prowess in pioneering 210mm i-TOPCon cell technology. To reach this new efficiency level, …
Joining the Multi-Megawatt Club Can Be Challenging, but Trinasolar’s C&I Solutions Makes it Easier
A popular goal for most, if not all, small solar companies is to scale up into the “Multi-Megawatt Club” of contractors and developers. And with demand for renewable energy capacity additions soaring, there have never been more opportunities to join this distinguished club. However, the move from installing smaller rooftop PV systems to larger ground-mount …
Trina Solar’s Global Module Shipments Top 100GW
Trina Solar has reached a remarkable milestone, having shipped 100GW of modules in the 25 years since the company was founded in 1997. Environmental Impact Equivalent to Planting 7.2 Billion Trees Inspired by the signing of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, Trina Solar was established with headquarters in Changzhou, China, one of the world’s earliest photovoltaic (PV) …
Field tests demonstrate Trina Solar 210mm Vertex modules’ higher energy yield
In the trend toward carbon neutralization, vigorously developing new energy has become common. 210 Vertex modules with high power, high efficiency, high reliability and high power output are the best solutions in distributed rooftops and utility scenarios. This article looks at the outdoor power output performance advantages of Trina Solar 210 Vertex modules in the …
Trina Solar’s Statement on the U.S. Department of Commerce Anti-Circumvention Investigation
Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to initiate an anti-circumvention investigation against modules made in four Southeast Asian countries — Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia — and imported to the US. The production sites are alleged to have been set up in order to evade U.S. anti-dumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD), despite …
Tracking The Latest Residential Solar Adopter Trends for 2022
Increased public awareness of residential solar systems’ financial and environmental benefits boosted consumer demand higher than ever in 2021. As homeowners scramble to install rooftop PV modules, this growth is impacting the demographics and buying trends of solar adopters, shifting median income averages, age groups, and neighborhood hot spots. Residential installers can leverage these shifting …
Why 210mm Standardization in the Solar Industry is Crucial for Meeting Decarbonization Goals
To meet ambitious decarbonization targets set by federal, state, and local governments, the U.S. needs access to as many watts of PV capacity as it can install. Despite PV capacity growth surging each year, the current pace still lags far behind what the country should be installing to keep pace with achieving its goal for …
