One of the most well-known maxims in any business, no matter the industry, is “The customer’s always right.” At Trina Solar, we know the importance of ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. That means doing everything in our power to confirm for our customers that they are always right, no matter what it takes …
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Why Energy as a Service is the Future of Solar Power
Over the last decade or so, many IT products and services have transitioned to “as-a-service” models. This terminology generally denotes that these solutions are cloud-based. The idea is that instead of an expensive upfront purchase that yields perpetual ownership of an application, server, etc., the customer pays smaller amounts over a longer period of time …
Keeping track of local and state-level inverter regulations
Renewable energy regulations evolve at a rapid pace, which is to be expected given the similarly meteoric growth in power sources such as solar and wind over the last decade plus. Many of the most important standards are now at the state and local levels and affect all solar projects – commercial, utility-scale and residential – …
The differences between string and central solar inverters
TrinaPro, your one-stop shop for commercial and utility-scale solar projects, combines a wide selection of products with technical support and other value-added services under the umbrella of a single provider – Trina Solar. A central feature of TrinaPro is the option to select string and central solar inverters. Both of these types of equipment transform …
Trinasolar looks forward to a productive 2018
2017 was a banner year for the solar industry in general and for Trina Solar in particular. In April, we launched the high-efficiency bifacial module DUOMAX Twin, continuing our track record as an industry leader in the research and development of PERC cell technology and development. In September, we were named the most bankable module supplier in a …
Shogo Sugiura House built using Trinasolar DUOMAX modules as walls and roof
Trina Solar is proud to announce the construction of a multi-purpose community space incorporating Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) in the walls and part of the roof. Shogo Sugiura House, located in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, utilizes 42 sheets of Trina Solar DUOMAX modules and 11.56 kW. Mr. Denso Sugiura, a representative of Arts & …
SAIT boosts its Green Building Technology with Trinasolar’s all-black modules
As part of its Green Building Technology (GBT) initiative, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) sought to extend its applications of sustainable building practices. More specifically, it wanted to focus on the implementation of: Energy-efficient envelope designs. Renewable power sources. Advanced mechanical systems. Architectural ecology features Optimizations for air quality, lighting and water consumption. …
Trinasolar Resolutely Opposes U.S Section 201 Measures
As a member of the global photovoltaic industry, Trina Solar is purposefully opposing the U.S Section 201 investigations and the follow-up tariff measures on imported photovoltaic products. The measures not only give rise to concerns from various trade partners, but many U.S local governments and downstream businesses are apprehensive of the implications. The U.S action …
How does climate affect solar cell performance?
Are all solar photovoltaic (PV) cells created equal? No, but the differences in quality and energy output are rooted in more than their respective manufacturers and designs. Local climate also plays a pivotal role in how they perform in any given residential, commercial or utility-scale deployment. How climate accounts for differences in solar cell …
Trinasolar stands committed to the US solar industry
As countries and cities around the world transition to more renewable power sources, Trina Solar remains more dedicated than ever in providing solar energy for all mankind. Over the last 10 years, we have invested more than $200 million in research and development and filed close to 1,400 patents. These innovative efforts continue to push …





