December 16, 2025 – Trina Storage, a leading provider of energy storage solutions, has announced the introduction of Elementa 3, the latest generation utility-scale energy storage system. Elementa 3 addresses the evolving requirements of global grid and renewable integration projects by incorporating a more adaptable architecture, advanced safety features, and extended lifecycle value. Elementa 3 …
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What EPCs Need to Know About N-Type TOPCon for Combating Rising Utility-Scale Solar LCOE
As we close out a turbulent 2025, the country’s utility-scale solar sector can notch some victories, but caution remains as the cost landscape evolves. Below, we examine two new reports from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and one from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that reveal a sector experiencing historic growth and operational efficiency improvements, …
Trina Storage and Lightshift Energy Strengthen Strategic Partnership Through Planned Deployment of 1 GWh of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
FREMONT, Calif., December 10, 2025 – Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage, announced its expanding strategic partnership with Lightshift Energy (Lightshift), a leading U.S. developer, owner, and operator of energy storage systems. This partnership will deliver a portfolio greater than 1 GWh of energy storage projects across the United States. The portfolio will …
Trinasolar Recognized as Bloomberg Green ESG Champion for Three Consecutive Years
Trinasolar has been named as Bloomberg Green ESG Champion for the third consecutive year for its outstanding performance in this field, following the release of the Bloomberg Green 2026 Watchlist on November 27. “This recognition affirms the progress Trinasolar has made in embedding sustainability across our global operations,” said Shirley Wu, vice president of Trinasolar …
Trinasolar Powers a Pet Food Manufacturer with Vertex N TOPCon Ultra Modules
A 0.7 MW distributed PV project at a pet food facility was recently grid-connected using Trinasolar Vertex N 650W modules. This marks another step forward in the application of TOPCon 2.0 modules in commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops. Located in a coastal area characterized by strong ocean winds, this project faced significant challenges, including structural …
Homeowners’ Increasing Energy Anxiety Offers Opportunities for Residential Solar Installers
As the residential solar sector shifts into the post-incentive era, many installers are repositioning their strategies and sales tactics to align with the new market dynamics. With the 30% federal residential solar tax credit set to expire on December 31, 2025, the industry faces a critical transition period. At the same time, the country’s growing …
Trina Storage Strengthens Global Delivery with New AC System Validation Capabilities
Trina Storage announced enhancements to its global delivery framework through an upgraded AC System Validation Platform, strengthening the company’s ability to deliver reliable, grid-ready utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) worldwide. The platform supports the company’s rapid expansion across more than 100 countries and its continued high-growth trajectory in the global BESS market. Built …
Tambo Real II
With a high quality product required to withstand the severe conditions of the high desert that only DUOMAX from Trinasolar can offer, this 2MW project should serve as an example for the future in the solar development of Latin America and the world.
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Treasury Winery Estates
Spanning over 500 luscious acres in San Luis Obispo County, Treasury Winery Estates’ vineyards are located in Californias’ coastal mountain range. This project included installation of solar panels over the rooftops of the wine storage and grape crushing facilities. The winery received a new roof in the process of the solar installation. This cost was included as part of the installation. The installation spreads across three roof areas and interconnects to two PG&E Net Meters.
Las Vegas Water Pollution Control Facility
Bombard teamed with JMA Architecture Studios, JBA Electrical Engineers and Martin Harris Construction to engineer, procure, and construct a 3.5 Megawatt AC solar PV power plant at the City of Las Vegas Water Pollution Control Facility. The solar power system is located on 18 plus acres of land owned by the City of Las Vegas.
This 3.5 Megawatt system will use 15,162 Trina 230 watt PV modules and zero degree single-axis trackers, along with SMA Sunny Central 500HE inverters. Other site improvements included fencing and access gates, a new trail along the wash separating theproject site from the WPCF, a perimeter road system, site grading, and provisions for communication with the existing plant supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
This project also includes an equipment building which provides the formal entrance to the facility and serves as a highly visible demonstration of the City’s commitment to renewable energy.
