On January 26th, 2022, Trina Solar released a new CAPEX and LCOE Assessment White Paper, bringing together calculations and studies from Fraunhofer ISE, DNV, Black & Veatch, Enertis Applus+ and UL, five leading global authorities on PV system analysis. The analysis covers six countries and forms 84 sets of comparative data, showing the comprehensive system value advantage of …
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Black & Veatch Study Confirms Trina Solar Vertex 660W PV Modules Offer Lowest BOS and LCOE
Since the launch of Trina Solar’s 600W+ series, world-renown design institutes and international third-party organizations have evaluated and studied the BOS and LCOE advantages of Vertex modules. Most recently, Black & Veatch, a global independent services provider to solar projects, completed a CAPEX and LCOE assessment, comparing the new generation of ultra-high-power 210mm wafer size …
Trinasolar – Going Strong in 2021 and Looking Bright for 2022
As we look back on 2021, we at Trina Solar wanted to share some of our proudest accomplishments from last year. 2021 certainly had its obstacles and uncertainties for everyone. Despite this, Trina Solar notched several important milestones, received major industry recognition for the quality of our modules and our bankability, and we continued to …
4 Must-Try Strategies Residential Installers Can Use To Find New Solar Customers
Even with record-breaking rooftop installations already underway, the U.S. solar boom is just getting started. The new decarbonization goals from the Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP 26) now in place will help lay a solid foundation to support major additional residential solar adoption in the U.S. As of Q3 2021, the U.S. is averaging quarterly …
5 Smart Ways Residential Solar Installers Can Cut Soft Costs
The U.S. residential solar market remains white hot, with Q2 2021 installations up 2% over the previous quarter and up 46% from Q2 2020, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Industry forecasts remain bright for 2022 and beyond. With more than 10,000 solar installers vying for a larger share of this surging market, …
BloombergNEF Summit: Trinasolar’s 100% bankability and Vertex modules fully proved by international authorities
SHANGHAI, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On November 30, 2021, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF) held the 2021 BloombergNEF Shanghai Summit. Trina Solar Chairman Gao Jifan discussed innovations in energy technologies and the development path for the PV industry with international organizations and PV manufacturers. At the summit, BloombergNEF, world’s leading independent PV testing lab …
4 Current PV Supply Chain & Logistics Risks and How EPC & Developer Firms Can Mitigate Them
2021 has seen several disruptions to the solar industry’s international supply chain. A disparity between supply and demand, rising costs of raw materials, and new government policies and regulations have all contributed in varying ways to create new uncertainties and challenges. These disruptions have exposed EPC and developer firms to risks that threaten logistics and …
Trinasolar’s 2019-2020 CSR Series No. 3: Building a Sustainable Future
Welcome back to our series breaking down Trinasolar’s 2019-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. In our previous entries in this series, we discussed Trina’s trek toward its sustainable development goals and how the company cares for the planet. In this third installment, we’ll discuss Trinasolar’s efforts in building a sustainable future by expanding beyond solar power, …
In Texas, HOAs Can No Longer Unreasonably Restrict Homeowners From Installing Rooftop PV Systems
For many people, buying a house in a homeowners’ association (HOA) is a good way to protect their property value. However, in order to preserve property value, HOAs can also place wide-ranging restrictions on homeowners who want to make upgrades and renovations to their houses. Case in point: installing rooftop solar panels. Solar panel access …
Trinasolar’s CSR 2019-2020 Series No. 2: Caring for the Planet
Previously, in our series highlighting Trina Solar’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019-2020, we focused on Trina’s trek toward its internal sustainable development goals. In this second installment of the series, we’ll take a look at Trina’s commitment to caring for the planet beyond the company’s internal operations. This means ensuring sustainable purchasing and supply chains, …
