The Way to the Best LCOE Part III: DNV GL Report

In February 2021, the international third-party organization DNV GL began the third round of assessment of the BOS cost and LCOE of Trina Solar’s 210mm Vertex modules. The assessment took place in Aomori prefecture, Japan. In the assessment, the BOS cost and LCOE were compared between two sets of 210mm Vertex module and 182mm module both with …

Congress Extends Solar Investment Tax Credit

The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has had a long and winding road. Launched in 2005 with an original expiration date of 2007, Congress has since renewed this immensely popular policy multiple times. Set to expire at the end of 2020, Congress once again passed an extension for the solar ITC late last year. The …

Despite obstacles in 2020, no ceiling on C&I solar opportunities

The commercial and industrial (C&I) vertical continues solidifying its place alongside utility-scale and residential solar as a strong pillar of the renewable energy sector. With commercial solar power demonstrating its resilience and diversity during the past year, it should only continue drawing more new customers into its orbit.  Let’s take a look at how commercial …

VIDEO: Why A Strong Product and Performance Warranty Program is Crucial for Residential Solar Installers

For residential solar installers, a rooftop PV system is more than just supplying renewable energy for homeowners, it’s also about providing peace of mind.  Consumer surveys consistently rank module reliability as one of the most important criteria for homeowners looking to install a rooftop PV system. They understand that solar panels are a long-term investment …

Solar power lights up a Myanmar school

Trina Solar has recently completed an off-grid PV power generation project at Sitagu Buddhist Academy, Yangon, Myanmar, enabling school to have a stable supply of electricity. The project is part of “Green benefits – Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) photovoltaic off-grid power generation project” sponsored by Overseas Chinese Charity Foundation Of China (OCCFC), in which Trina Solar provides technical …

World’s leading photovoltaic inverter brands to launch products compatible with 210 Ultra-High Power Modules, streamlining PV supply chain

The world’s leading photovoltaic inverter brands have announced the market launch of inverters compatible with the 210 Ultra-High Power Modules. Mass production of the inverters is due to begin in March 2021, and the price is expected to remain at a level compatible with that of other types of inverters.   The full launch of …

Trina Solar Attends the Advanced Module Technologies Conference on 210mm Sized Solar Modules

The Advanced Module Technologies Conference on 210mm sized solar modules went online as scheduled on January 27, 2021, with Trina Solar, Risen Energy, Canadian Solar, INES and other organizations devoting insights to the discussions. Trina Solar was invited to deliver a keynote speech and participate in a round-table discussion, expounding the technological advantages of 210mm sized modules …

Trina Solar 660W+ series modules in world first with certification

Trina Solar today announced that its Vertex 660W+ solar power modules have received IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 certification for their performance and safety from TÜV Rheinland. This series generates power of 675W with a conversion efficiency of 21.7%. It is the world’s first IEC certification for 660W+ modules issued by a highly authoritative international …

New TrinaTracker Vanguard tracking system boost yields by 3%

In big news for the solar industry, Trina Solar launched the new TrinaTracker Vanguard 600+ series of trackers compatible with the Vertex 550W, 600W and 660W modules. The Vanguard tracker series delivers increased power gain, reduced levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and optimized system value.  The TrinaTracker Vanguard Series increases yield gain by 3-8 percent …

Compatible up to 660W modules, TrinaTracker Vanguard Series Receive IEC Certification

Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (“Trina Solar”) received IEC62817 Certification for its TrinaTracker Vanguard Series verified by the Certification Entity for Renewable Energies (“CERE”), a Europe-leading independent testing, simulation, certification and inspection body. Pioneering in the match of trackers and ultra-high power modules, Trina Solar offers the new-generation of Vanguard trackers compatible with 660W, 600W and …