U.S. solar has reached a significant milestone: There are now one million solar installations online in the country – enough to power 5.5 million homes. This historic moment was made possible by the hard work of so many: early adopters, families, schools, churches, communities, policy leaders, advocates, entrepreneurs and solar workers. To celebrate this historic accomplishment, …
Category Archives: Trinasolar-internal
Rooftop solar could provide 40 percent of nation’s energy [Video]
As solar power continues to make great strides in generating clean, renewable energy for the country and the world, scientists have recently calculated how large the potential PV has yet to grow. The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory did the math to figure out the suitability of urban rooftops hosting photovoltaic systems in 128 cities across …
Solar energy a viable option for the agricultural market [Video]
Experts with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University compiled a fact sheet on how farms can save money by using solar energy to meet their electricity needs. According to the experts, high installation costs used to be a limiting factor for farms looking to adopt renewable energy sources. However, decreasing costs …
How solar panels perform through weather extremes
When we think about harvesting the sun’s energy, we might be tempted to envision fields of solar panels in sunny, moderate climates where the skies stay clear and the wind is only a pleasant breeze. In reality, photovoltaic (PV) panels are used all over the world under a variety of weather conditions, some of which …
New York announces ambitious renewable energy plan [Video]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the state is working to increase its use of renewable energy and combat climate change. Under the “50 by 30” plan, New York would source 50 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2030. Several states, including Hawaii, California, Vermont and Oregon have announced similar plans. …
Why Tier 1 reliability matters [Video]
The solar industry is made up of hundreds of manufacturers, which can make it difficult for consumers to distinguish between offerings. By using the tier system developed by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, consumers have a quantifiable guide to a solar system’s reliability and longevity. The tier system is based on bankability – meaning how likely …
How Aurora Solar’s module-level simulation software can be used to design efficient systems with Trina Solar panels
Trina Solar recently launched its new line of Trinasmart modules, allowing for selective deployment of module-level optimization. Trinasmart modules give solar installers the flexibility to place optimizers only where they are needed for energy and cost savings. To fully assess the benefits of Trinasmart modules, it is critical to have an accurate modeling tool that is capable …
US solar sees historic year [Video]
According to a new study, the latest hot trend is solar energy! The U.S. solar industry had a record- breaking year in 2015 with 7.3 gigawatts of new solar systems installed. That’s a 17 percent increase from 2014, and the largest total ever. The study, which was conducted by GTM Research and the Solar Energy …
Renewable energy breaks global record [Video]
A new report from the United Nations found renewable energy reached a milestone last year. For the first time ever, clean energy sources accounted for the majority of new global electricity-generating capacity. The UN report found investments in solar, wind and other renewable energy sources totaled $286 billion last year, nearly twice the amount that …
US solar sees record growth in 2015 [Infographic]
The U.S. solar industry saw record capacity growth, as well as economic and environmental gains in 2015. The U.S. solar industry saw record growth in 2015. According to data compiled by the Solar Energy Industries Association, 7,260 megawatts of new solar generating capacity came online last year. That brought the U.S. total to 27.4 gigawatts of installed …
