Operating a utility-scale solar installation involves site developers meeting the proper requirements necessary for interconnection to the electrical grid. With so many different jurisdictions around the country, incorrectly navigating the numerous bureaucratic and technical requirements can put a major dent in the economic viability of solar PV installation. This makes it imperative for solar development …
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Celebrating over 2 million solar installations in the U.S.
The U.S. recently achieved a major milestone by surpassing 2 million solar installations, according to the latest data from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables. This landmark represents a significant boom in the growth of this vital industry. While it took 40 years for the U.S. to reach 1 million …
Trinasolar launches N-type TOPCon double-glass bifacial modules
CHANGZHOU, China, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Solar, the world leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, recently announced that it has begun mass production of N-type i-TOPCon double-glass bifacial modules. The best front side power output of a module with 144 half-cut i-TOPCon cells reaches 425 Wp, and the best module …
Trinasolar Announces New Efficiency Record of 24.58% Efficiency for Mono-crystalline Silicon TOPCon Cell
CHANGZHOU, China, May 27, 2019 – Trina Solar Co. Ltd. (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), the world leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, announced today that its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) of China has set a new world record of 24.58% for a high-efficiency n-type mono-crystalline …
How to obtain the best value for the land at a solar PV site
Before breaking ground on a new solar PV array, screening the right site for the installation is an important early step in the process. This phase requires an extensive preliminary analysis and feasibility study to determine whether the likely site will be viable for solar production. Due to the host of factors influencing the decision …
The Power of Trinasolar Innovation
As the solar industry continues to grow in leaps and bounds, Trina Solar remains dedicated to perfecting and producing the innovations necessary to fuel this growth. From breaking records in solar cell efficiency to building more durable solar modules, there’s plenty of ways to implement innovative new features and components. But what makes a solar …
Value Engineering Solar Projects for Cost Efficiency
Not all solar companies offer the same options and perks, and it’s important to distinguish what makes one solar company stand out amongst the crowded field of its peers. This is where value engineering comes into play. Simply put, the ratio of function to cost creates value. By either lowering costs or boosting function, value …
Optimizing System Design for Complex Solar PV Sites
Choosing the best site for a solar PV installation can be hard – anything from the price of land to the price of electricity, or even community opinion and acceptance can influence the decision. Sometimes, this formula adds up to a situation in which the project developer chooses a site that is geographically complex. This …
How TrinaPro Integrates Solar Procurement with Project Design
With the launch of TrinaPro, Trina Solar continues to break new ground in the solar industry. One of the many innovative new features available through TrinaPro’s unique model includes the integration of solar procurement with project design. By uniting the design and procurement processes of a utility-scale or C&I solar PV installation, TrinaPro helps solar …
Trinasolar Success Story: AVX Corporation Headquarters Carport
Trina Solar, in partnership with Hannah Solar, is proud to announce the completion of a solar carport for AVX Corporation using Trina’s DUOMAX 72-cell clear EVA modules. Fulfilling the Company’s Objective AVX Corporation, a leading international manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components, was seeking a way to reduce the global environmental impact of …
