New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the state is working to increase its use of renewable energy and combat climate change. Under the “50 by 30” plan, New York would source 50 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2030. Several states, including Hawaii, California, Vermont and Oregon have announced similar plans. …
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Why Tier 1 reliability matters [Video]
The solar industry is made up of hundreds of manufacturers, which can make it difficult for consumers to distinguish between offerings. By using the tier system developed by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, consumers have a quantifiable guide to a solar system’s reliability and longevity. The tier system is based on bankability – meaning how likely …
How Aurora Solar’s module-level simulation software can be used to design efficient systems with Trina Solar panels
Trina Solar recently launched its new line of Trinasmart modules, allowing for selective deployment of module-level optimization. Trinasmart modules give solar installers the flexibility to place optimizers only where they are needed for energy and cost savings. To fully assess the benefits of Trinasmart modules, it is critical to have an accurate modeling tool that is capable …
US solar sees historic year [Video]
According to a new study, the latest hot trend is solar energy! The U.S. solar industry had a record- breaking year in 2015 with 7.3 gigawatts of new solar systems installed. That’s a 17 percent increase from 2014, and the largest total ever. The study, which was conducted by GTM Research and the Solar Energy …
Renewable energy breaks global record [Video]
A new report from the United Nations found renewable energy reached a milestone last year. For the first time ever, clean energy sources accounted for the majority of new global electricity-generating capacity. The UN report found investments in solar, wind and other renewable energy sources totaled $286 billion last year, nearly twice the amount that …
US solar sees record growth in 2015 [Infographic]
The U.S. solar industry saw record capacity growth, as well as economic and environmental gains in 2015. The U.S. solar industry saw record growth in 2015. According to data compiled by the Solar Energy Industries Association, 7,260 megawatts of new solar generating capacity came online last year. That brought the U.S. total to 27.4 gigawatts of installed …
Trina named world’s most bankable solar panel manufacturer [Video]
A new survey from Bloomberg New Energy Finance has named Trina Solar the most bankable solar panel manufacturer in the world. The Bloomberg survey polled solar industry stakeholders including lenders, engineers and power producers. Trina was the only company considered bankable by 100 percent of respondents. The study also found Trina panels were used in …
Solar industry on upswing despite low price of traditional energy sources
The energy industry is currently undergoing a major revolution as solar power continues to move into areas previously reserved solely for traditional energy sources. This shift toward clean energy production comes even as the price of traditional sources declines, indicating a growing demand for renewable energy sources that extends beyond merely economic factors, although cost …
Trinasolar partners with Greentech Media for webinar on optimizing panel performance
Trina Solar and design software company Aurora Solar are partnering with Greentech Media, a leading green technology news outlet, for a webinar on selectively deploying optimizersusing solar modeling software to increase the energy yield from a solar PV system. The hour-long webcast will cover how selectively deployed module-level power electronics can improve the performance of a …
Minnesota solar energy generation primed for growth [Video]
In 2007, the Minnesota state legislature passed one of the most ambitious Renewable Energy Standards. The bill, dubbed The Next Generation Energy Act, mandates 25 percent of the state’s electricity come from renewable sources by 2025. Experts anticipate solar energy generation to grow 15-fold in 2016. Many projects are in development or already in construction, …
