A TrendForce EnergyTrend report for the second quarter states that 56 solar cell manufacturers, accounting for about 80% of all solar cell makers, can now produce 210mm solar cells. Amid the brisk growth of 210mm products, this capacity surge represents year-on-year growth of 51%. Twenty-three module makers have now adopted 600W+ technology. Large and ultra-high …
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Trinasolar: Better Than Ever in 2022, With The Best Still to Come
Although 2022 is only halfway over, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of the last six months at Trina Solar. The year has been exciting, from historic company milestones to major industry recognition. And we’re just getting started. 25 Years and 100 GW Shipped As we celebrate our 25th anniversary …
Global Experts Recognize Trinasolar’s Bifacial 600W+ Modules for Value, High Reliability, and Remarkable Energy Gain Performance
Efficient and reliable ultra-high power bifacial dual-glass modules significantly boost energy yields and create more value for end customers. At a recent virtual conference titled “Bifacial & Solar Trackers – Boosting Solar Power Plant Yields,” industry experts discussed the empirical data from multiple field tests in different environments showing higher energy produced by Trina Solar’s …
Trinasolar Sets 24th World Record with 24.5% Efficient 210 PERC Cell
CHANGZHOU, CHINA — Trina Solar’s State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology (SKL PVST) announced that its proprietary industrial larger-area 210mm×210mm PERC solar cell has achieved 24.5% efficiency, a new world record. This achievement was independently confirmed by the third-party National Institute of Metrology, China. This record for 210 P-type monocrystalline silicon PERC cells …
Trinasolar Begins Global Shipment of High-Power Vertex S Rooftop Modules
YIWU, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA — Trina Solar, a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, has initiated global delivery of its upgraded Vertex S modules, based on 210R cells. The first batches of modules have left the company’s production base in the Chinese city of Yiwu, Zhejiang province, and are now on their …
How to Cut Solar Red Tape to Mitigate Installation Delays
For rooftop solar installers, local permitting processes and complex federal regulations can bog down installations in red tape, creating frustrating delays and ballooning costs. But a few simple strategies can help installers cut through red tape, keep projects on track, and prevent headaches for homeowners. Let’s take a look at how. Appeal to Local AHJs …
RETC Names Trinasolar ‘Overall High Achiever’ for Vertex 670W Series Modules
FREMONT, CA — Trina Solar has been recognized as an “Overall High Achiever” in the PV Module Index Report 2022 published by the independent Renewable Energy Test Center in California. This distinction reflects success in a number of RETC tests that are significantly more rigorous than the IEC standard, demonstrating the excellent reliability, oustanding performance and superior quality …
Trinasolar Breaks Ground on PV Factory to Support N-Type Technology
XINING, QINGHAI, CHINA — On June 28, Trina Solar held a groundbreaking ceremony for its New Energy Industrial Park project in Xining, provincial capital of the central Chinese province of Qinghai. The project will cover almost the entire PV manufacturing chain from polysilicon production to modules based on 210mm and N-type technology. The factory will …
70MW Fishery PV Project with Trinasolar’s Vertex 600W+ Modules Connected to Grid
CANGZHOU, CHINA — The Fishery Photovoltaic Project, with total installed capacity of 70MW, in Nandagang industry park in Cangzhou, Hebei province, has been connected to the grid recently, fully equipped with Trina Solar’s Vertex 670W modules and n-type Vertex 690W modules. For Trina Solar’s customers, Vertex 600W+ ultra-high power modules represent extremely good value with …
3 Cost Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar Developers
With the Biden administration’s recent pause on the tariffs disrupting the solar industry, it’s time to get back to work. To assist in these efforts, we’ve compiled a list of the top three new considerations for utility-scale solar project developers and EPCs looking to hit the ground running and deliver the most value possible. 1. …
