For some years now, solar industry insiders have been touting the benefits of bifacial PV modules coupled with single-axis trackers. However, this innovative PV system enhancement has been widely implemented in utility scale operations only recently. Being relatively new in the market, solar financiers, developers and EPCs have been waiting for more testing and a …
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Hawaii Poised to Become Solar Powerhouse
Just as the U.S. operates like 50 different experiments in democracy, so too are the states acting as 50 diverse tests for solar energy. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in Hawaii. With 71 percent average annual sunshine, Hawaii makes for an ideal location for solar PV installations. The Aloha State currently sits at 14th …
Across the US, Community Solar Shows Promise During These Uncertain Times
(Photo Credit: Cook County government) As the country rebounds from the shutdown and shelter-at-home orders, a renewed interest has sparked in community solar. Also known as solar gardens or shared solar, community solar is showing resilience during the lockdown. Since it requires low commitment and provides high flexibility, community solar looks more insulated from …
Trina Solar issues first A-Shares on Shanghai Sci-Tech Innovation Board
Trina Solar Co.,Ltd today became the first Chinese PV product, PV system and smart energy company to trade on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board (Trina Solar; code: 688599), also known as the STAR Market. At the listing ceremony, Gao Jifan, Chairman and General Manager of Trina Solar, struck the gong, witnessed …
Trinasolar Rated “Top Performer” for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Trina Solar is proud to announce it has been recognized as a “Top Performer” among global PV module manufacturers. This recognition for outstanding product reliability and performance comes following the release of the 2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard issued by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL). Yin Rongfang, vice general manager and …
New EnergySage Report Highlights Resilient Residential Solar Market Amidst COVID-19
During these uncertain times, it’s always nice to get some refreshing news. According to EnergySage’s recently published Special Report about COVID-19 impacts on residential solar consumers and installers, there is some good news for the solar industry. EnergySage surveyed more than 500 consumers from 41 states between March 30 and April 14. All survey participants …
C&I Solar: Trina Makes It Easier
After a relatively slow start compared to utility-scale and residential solar, C&I solar is poised for a major growth. There’s a reason why companies like Amazon, Target, Walmart and Switch have turned to solar energy. Not only is it an extremely cost-effective way to power operations, it also reduces carbon emissions which is often at …
Is COVID-19 Changing the Solar Duck Curve?
The current stay-at-home orders in effect across the country have done more than shuttered non-essential businesses and schools, they’re also shifting energy-use patterns. This changing use pattern means utilities and grid operators have had to reassess how to plan for new load forecasting frameworks. One area where this paradigm shift is most noticeable is known …
3 Smart Reasons for HVAC and Electrical Contractors to Consider Offering Solar
Now is a great time for HVAC and electrical contractors to look into the opportunities available from offering solar, particularly for the C&I market. As more retail and office spaces look to take advantage of the benefits offered by solar power, HVAC and electrical contractors occupy a niche uniquely capable of servicing this demand. It …
Trinasolar offers MC4 connectors for enhanced C&I compliance and safety
Ensuring safety, compliance and operational continuity on every solar project is a top priority for Trina Solar. To this end, Trina Solar identified the need for rooftop solar installations in certain states to have module-level rapid shutdown capabilities. In an effort to increase first responder safety and maintain compliance, Trina Solar now offers 1500V IEC-rated …
