The millennial generation – loosely defined as persons born between 1980 and 2000 – is one of the largest in history, so it is no surprise that this massive group has been an especially powerful influence on everything from healthcare spending to renewable energy investment. So far, millennials have been enthusiastic adopters of solar photovoltaic …
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Trinasolar awarded gold medal again in renowned CSR rating
Trina Solar was recently awarded a gold medal for the second consecutive year as a recognition of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance by EcoVadis, an independent third-party assessment organization. According to the report, Trina Solar’s overall score ranked top 3% of companies in the manufacture of electronic components and boards industry. EcoVadis assessments focus …
What is the solar safe harbor agreement? Assessing effects on the ITC
Tax incentives have long been instrumental to the growth of solar power projects in the U.S. Most notably, the investment tax credit – permitting the deduction of up to 30 percent of the cost of installation from federal income taxes – has enabled substantial savings for residential and commercial customers. EnergySage estimated the average benefit …
How to Pair a Bifacial Module with a Tracker and a String Inverter
Bifacial solar modules have become viable alternatives to traditional solar panels in recent years due to their superior production efficiency and compatibility with a wide range of accessories. Whereas classic monofacial panels only receive sunlight from one side, bifacial solar panels expose cells on both. As a result, they capture additional energy and yield much …
What Are The Main Advantages of Black Silicon in Solar Manufacturing?
Solar panels have become dramatically more efficient over the last few decades. In 1954, the first commercially viable panels from Bell Labs had only 6 percent efficiency. Since then, panel efficiency has surged, reaching one milestone after another; for example, in January 2016 the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Swiss Center for Electronics and …
The Use of Solar Power for Trains, Cars and Trucks
When you think of solar panels, you probably envision the fixed installations near a home, business or utility. There are many other possible locations for solar infrastructure, though, starting with vehicles of all kinds. Some all-electric cars, such as the fully specced-out “SL” models of the Nissan Leaf, include solar panels that capture sunlight and …
Enhancing Commercial Solar with TrinaPro
Commercial solar projects are entering a new phase. With the rise of the energy Internet of Things (IoT), solar photovoltaic panels are being implemented in a wide range of innovative applications, including distributed modern energy grids, outfitted with sensors and batteries. The so-called smart grid, a defining piece of the broader energy IoT, has been …
How Solar PV Solutions and the Internet of Things Reinforce Each Other
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents the biggest expansion of network connectivity in history. By connecting home appliances, embedded sensors and many other systems not conventionally regarded as “computers” to IP networks, the IoT could unlock many new interactions between devices and applications. For example, Amazon announced in late 2018 a microwave that could be …
Trinasolar blazes trail toward 400W+ solar modules
Trina Solar is excited to announce the development of 400 watt-plus (400W+) modules for utility-scale customers. The 400W+ milestone is a major one in the solar industry, representing a significant increase in power density over existing technologies. This added density will help mitigate a common constraint on utility projects, namely the size of their given …
Trinasolar: A Top Bankable Module Supplier, third year in a row
Bloomberg report confirms full bankability according to 100% of industry experts Trina Solar Limited, a leading total solutions provider for solar energy, has received a top rating in the latest annual module bankability report, published by Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). With this latest report, Trina Solar is now the only module manufacturer to be rated as …
