Solar energy continues to prove its long-term viability and cost savings. Although end users have long realized the advantages of this source of clean, renewable energy, even those who do not use it are seeing the benefits. Thanks to materially lower load forecast levels in California, the state recently canceled 13 transmission projects planned in …
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Trina Solar Achieves Milestone in Shipping Over 1 GW of Solar Modules to India
CHANGZHOU, China, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, today is pleased to announce that its cumulative shipments of solar modules to India have exceeded 1 GW to date with around 20% market share in the region in 2015, cementing its position as …
Senate resolution recognizes U.S. solar’s accomplishments [Video]
In recognition of the installation of the 1 millionth U.S. solar system, two senators have introduced a resolution to support the solar industry’s continued growth. U.S. senators Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Cory Gardner of Colorado put forth the resolution, which will officially acknowledge the solar energy industry’s accomplishment in hitting this milestone. The proposal further calls …
Trina Solar Announces First Quarter 2016 Results
CHANGZHOU, China, May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions, and services, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. First Quarter 2016 Financial and Operating Highlights Total module shipments were 1,423.3 MW, consisting of …
Solar power outpaces wind in California [Video]
For the first time in history, solar-power generation has outpaced wind-powered energy sources in California. According to Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, California obtained more of its energy from solar panels than from wind energy in 2015. Grid-connected, utility-scale solar generation in California has grown 15 fold over the past five …
Salt Lake City doubles its solar power [Video]
Salt Lake City has signed up for a utility-sponsored solar program that will double the amount of electricity the city receives from renewable energy sources. Through the program with Rocky Mountain Solar, city residents will be able to sign up for solar generated electricity starting January 2017. Additionally, the municipal government will receive 6-12 percent of …
Sun and wind power could generate majority of electricity in US by 2030
Despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of energy produced in the U.S. comes from fossil fuels, such as gas, coal and petroleum, there are significant efforts underway to reverse this trend. Currently, wind and solar power, only account for little more than 2 percent of the total U.S. energy consumption, according to the Institute for Energy …
Trina Solar’s Chief Scientist Dr. Pierre Verlinden Receives William R. Cherry Award
CHANGZHOU, China, May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, today announced that Dr. Pierre Verlinden, its Vice President and Chief Scientist, the Vice-Chair for the State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology (SKL PVST) will receive …
Trinasolar awarded Silver Rating in EcoVadis CSR Survey [Video]
Hi, and welcome back to another Trina Solar video blog. Recently, EcoVadis awarded Trina a Silver Recognition Level in its Corporate Social Responsibility performance survey. This award comes in recognition of the company’s commitment to the environment, fair business practices, sustainable procurement, and labor practices & human rights. According to the EcoVadis assessment, Trina Solar now ranks …
Trina Solar to Announce First Quarter 2016 Results on May 26, 2016
CHANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions, and services, today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong, May 26, 2016), to discuss its results for the first quarter of 2016. …
