Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy solutions, announced that its TOPCon-compatible hybrid back-contact (THBC) solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 28%, verified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany. This achievement marks the first time a large-format 210R crystalline silicon cell has surpassed the 28% efficiency …
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How & Why Residential Solar Installers Should Use Social Media
Solar installation can be an all-consuming endeavor, so it’s no wonder most residential installers aren’t thinking about social media. They’re busy doing the work — not wasting time talking about it. That’s often the mentality, at least subconsciously. But the reality is your job site is actually your best marketing asset. Are you using it? …
How & Why Residential Solar Installers Should Use Social Media
Solar installation can be an all-consuming endeavor, so it’s no wonder most residential installers aren’t thinking about social media. They’re busy doing the work — not wasting time talking about it. That’s often the mentality, at least subconsciously. But the reality is your job site is actually your best marketing asset. Are you using it? …
Everything Hyperscale AI Data Center Operators Should Know to Accelerate Speed to Power
The AI boom has led to plenty of thinkpieces about the job market, the economy, and the future of work, but less has been made of the infrastructure needed to support it. Data center demand is doubling, but power timelines haven’t shortened. The reality is that AI is accelerating faster than the current grid can keep …
Trinasolar to Highlight Domestic Supply Chain Strategy During Wood Mackenzie’s 2026 Solar & Energy Storage Summit
FREMONT, California, April 23, 2026 – Trinasolar, a global leader in solar and integrated energy storage solutions, will participate in Wood Mackenzie’s 19th annual Solar & Energy Storage Summit (SESS) in Denver, Colorado, on April 29-30, 2026. SESS is an influential event that addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the solar and storage sectors in …
Powering a Greener Tomorrow: Trinasolar’s Ongoing Sustainability Journey
The solar industry, at its best, should be synonymous with pioneering sustainability. It’s a foundational principle and a responsibility Trinasolar takes seriously, even as our efforts toward achieving it evolve. We view Earth Day 2026 as an opportunity to reflect on the considerable progress made in the broader clean-energy transition. Trina’s sustainability efforts go well …
Tips to Mitigate Permitting Delays and Expedite C&I Solar PV Project Pipelines
Commercial solar saw another record year in 2025, adding 2.3 GWdc of new capacity—up 6% from 2024, according to Solar Energy Information Association (SEIA). However, analysts expect a 13% contraction in 2026, a modest 1% increase in market growth between 2026 and 2027, and an overall average annual growth forecast of around 2% over the …
Trinasolar Upgrades Vertex Modules to 760W, Enhancing Performance in High-Demand Scenarios
Trinasolar has unveiled its newly upgraded Vertex N G3 modules on March 25. Leveraging its advanced n-type TOPCon Ultra technology, the Vertex N G3 modules now deliver a maximum power output of 760W, setting a new benchmark for mass-produced TOPCon modules. Full-scale commercialization is expected in Q3 this year. The Vertex N G3 achieves a …
Shaving Soft Costs to Remain Competitive in the Residential Solar Sector
If you’ve been in the residential solar sector for more than a few years, you already know the hardware isn’t what’s eating your margin. Soft costs and balance-of-system (BoS) expenses now represent roughly 80% of the total installed price of a residential system, according to 2024 median pricing data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (released …
Trina Storage to Present Findings from Full-Scale BESS Fire Testing at Energy Storage Summit 2026
FREMONT, California, March 19, 2026 – Trina Storage, a global leader in integrated energy storage solutions, will serve as a Gold Sponsor at Energy Storage Summit USA 2026 in Dallas, Texas on March 24-25, 2026. The summit is the leading energy storage event in the United States, themed around policy, procurement, and power demand, bringing …
