Two industry studies from independent news outlets have found Trina Solar is leading the global market in production and bankability. According to an analysis by PV-Tech, Trina was the No.1 manufacturer of photovoltaic modules in 2015. This marks the second consecutive year Trina Solar outpaced all other solar panel manufacturers in terms of module shipments. The PV-Tech evaluation …
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Rooftop solar saves California ratepayers $192 million [Video]
Solar energy continues to prove its long-term viability and cost savings. Although end users have long realized the advantages of this source of clean, renewable energy, even those who do not use it are seeing the benefits. Thanks to materially lower load forecast levels in California, the state recently canceled 13 transmission projects planned in …
Senate resolution recognizes U.S. solar’s accomplishments [Video]
In recognition of the installation of the 1 millionth U.S. solar system, two senators have introduced a resolution to support the solar industry’s continued growth. U.S. senators Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Cory Gardner of Colorado put forth the resolution, which will officially acknowledge the solar energy industry’s accomplishment in hitting this milestone. The proposal further calls …
Solar power outpaces wind in California [Video]
For the first time in history, solar-power generation has outpaced wind-powered energy sources in California. According to Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, California obtained more of its energy from solar panels than from wind energy in 2015. Grid-connected, utility-scale solar generation in California has grown 15 fold over the past five …
Salt Lake City doubles its solar power [Video]
Salt Lake City has signed up for a utility-sponsored solar program that will double the amount of electricity the city receives from renewable energy sources. Through the program with Rocky Mountain Solar, city residents will be able to sign up for solar generated electricity starting January 2017. Additionally, the municipal government will receive 6-12 percent of …
Sun and wind power could generate majority of electricity in US by 2030
Despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of energy produced in the U.S. comes from fossil fuels, such as gas, coal and petroleum, there are significant efforts underway to reverse this trend. Currently, wind and solar power, only account for little more than 2 percent of the total U.S. energy consumption, according to the Institute for Energy …
Trinasolar awarded Silver Rating in EcoVadis CSR Survey [Video]
Hi, and welcome back to another Trina Solar video blog. Recently, EcoVadis awarded Trina a Silver Recognition Level in its Corporate Social Responsibility performance survey. This award comes in recognition of the company’s commitment to the environment, fair business practices, sustainable procurement, and labor practices & human rights. According to the EcoVadis assessment, Trina Solar now ranks …
San Francisco mandates solar panel installation [Video]
As more people continue to realize the advantages of clean, renewable energy sources, municipalities and local governments around the country have begun rolling out new regulations for installing solar systems. San Francisco is leading the pack. The city’s Board of Supervisors recently passed legislation requiring solar panels be installed in all new residential and commercial …
California passes net metering equality act [Video]
A new bill passed in California will give all the state’s electricity consumers equal access to net metering in rooftop solar regardless of where they live. Previously net metering was only available in certain locations depending on the utility provider. According to state assembly members who sponsored the bill, the measure provides for more consumer …
Latin America emerges as a key frontier for solar
The last year saw many emerging solar markets continue to expand and reach a greater potential for solar capacity than ever before. According to a report from GTM Research, Latin America is the third-fastest-growing region for solar and the fifth-largest for demand, globally. Though this area of the world is still in the early stages of its …
