The transition to net-zero carbon pollution is now fully underway, making renewables a compelling investment proposition. Now, ambitious ESG goals announced by major companies and institutions are forcing investors to migrate from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy investments, such as solar. Sixty-five percent of respondents to Investcorp’s Global Investors Trends Survey 2021 cited the …
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As Utility Solar Breaks Records, Risks Abound for EPCs and Developers
Utility-scale solar continues its hot streak of record-breaking installations and capacity growth. Industry analysts foresee this trend continuing. However, while the future looks bright for utility solar, there are headwinds beginning to form that can potentially increase risk exposure and negatively impact project value. Developers and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) professionals need to ensure …
Trinasolar Sets New World Record of 23.03% Aperture Efficiency for 210 Vertex P-Type PERC Module
CHANGZHOU, China, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Trinasolar’s State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology (SKL) announced that its proprietary Vertex high-efficiency p-type monocrystalline silicon module, based on 66 pcs of 210 mm x 210 mm high-efficiency PERC cells, has achieved a record aperture module efficiency of 23.03% for larger-area industrial silicon p-type modules. …
Trinasolar commences 112MW shipments of 670W ultra-high-power modules
CHANGZHOU, China, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On June 16, trucks loaded with Trinasolar’s 210mm 670W Vertex ultra-high power modules left from the company’s manufacturing center in Yancheng, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, and drove to the solar park in Dachaidan, Qinghai, in western China. It was the first of many such shipments, with all …
What the 600W+ PV Industry Means for Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Reaching a point of global carbon neutrality will take time and require a concerted effort among companies, organizations, governments and more. With its commitment to sustainable business practices up and down the supply chain, Trinasolar continues to lead the way on achieving carbon neutrality in the solar industry. In these efforts, Trina launched its 600W+ …
600W+ PV industry chain crucial in helping achieve carbon goals, says Trinasolar head
The high power 600W+ PV industry will play a critical role in helping China achieve its goals of achieving a CO2 emissions peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, says Gao Jifan, honorary president of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association. Gao, who is also chairman of Trinasolar, made the remarks in an address …
New Insights into Homeowners’ Thoughts on Residential Solar
Residential installers need as much insight as possible into homeowners’ thoughts on solar power. This crucial information builds better customer personas to improve marketing and sales strategies. This, in turn, can assist installers with moving prospects down the sales funnel and potentially closing more deals. A recent study and survey both revealed some new insights into the thoughts …
Trinasolar Awarded “Overall High Achievement in Manufacturing” in RETC PV Module Index Report 2021
Trinasolar is excited to announce its recognition for “Overall High Achievement in Manufacturing” in the PV Module Index Report (PVMI) 2021 published by Renewable Energy Test Center, LLC (“RETC”). RETC’s PVMI is an annual report that recognizes PV module manufacturing achievements, evaluates module reliability, performance and quality. The report also provides data on …
Which Financing Option Best Serves Which Commercial Solar Project?
After a steady, if uncertain, 2020, commercial solar stands poised for a strong rebound this year and beyond. Developers and EPCs have vast opportunities available for commercial solar projects. Plus, pent-up demand from plans placed on hold in 2020 due to the pandemic should drive additional deals as businesses move to get back on track. Companies …
Trinasolar wins its seventh consecutive “Top Performer” certified by PVEL for its high-reliability modules
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), the leading independent PV test laboratory has recently released its latest annual global PV module test results, the 2021 PV Module Reliability Scorecard Report. Trinasolar again placed as a “Top Performer” for outstanding product reliability and performance among global PV module manufacturers, which is the seventh in a row since the …
