Maximizing Demand Response Participation in Utility-Scale Solar+Storage Projects

The U.S. utility-scale solar industry continues to add record-breaking capacity while increasing the adoption of solar-plus-storage systems. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), 81% of the 63 GW of new generation capacity expected in 2025 will come from solar and battery storage, with Texas and California leading the charge.  However, as solar penetration grows, …

Trinasolar: Setting the Standard for Solar Industry Sustainability

As the world races toward a net-zero future, the solar industry sits in the spotlight as companies are called upon to provide clean energy solutions and embody sustainability principles. Increasingly, solar bids must reflect the environmental impact of the materials used. Quantifying and minimizing the projects’ carbon footprints will require selecting suppliers who use low-carbon …

5 Key Points for EPCs and Developers Pitching Agrivoltaic Projects to Poultry Operations

Commercial and industrial (C&I) and community solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms and project developers are increasingly challenged to find innovative ways to enhance the value proposition of solar installations. Agrivoltaics, the practice of integrating solar energy and agriculture, has emerged as a promising option due to its wide range of benefits. Agrivoltaic systems …

Top 4 Action Items for Residential Solar Installers to Craft a Customer-Focused Strategy in 2025

Always a dynamic space, the residential solar industry is no stranger to external pressures from evolving technology, shifting policies, financial headwinds, or customer expectations. But 2024 tested even the most seasoned residential solar professionals, who faced a rattled market caused by rising interest rates, a dip in installations, and high-profile bankruptcies. For small, local solar …

The Top 5 Challenges, Impacts, and Solutions for C&I Solar EPCs and Developers in 2025

The 2025 commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market forecast looks favorable, bolstered by corporations seeking to cut operational expenses and meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Meanwhile, community solar has become the fastest-growing segment, enabling equitable access to renewable power for households and businesses that cannot install on-site systems. Yet, despite this promising outlook, …

The Trends Shaping the Utility-scale Solar Sector in 2025

2025 represents a pivotal stage in the United States’ transition toward a clean energy future. By implementing a dynamic, forward-thinking strategy, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms and project developers stand to benefit from both near-term growth and the substantial upside of the rapidly evolving market. Let’s examine the trends likely to shape the utility-scale …

A Look Back at 2024 With Trinasolar US

As we bid farewell to 2024, we wanted to share the highlights of a year marked by significant milestones, technological advancements, and strategic partnerships that have further solidified Trinasolar’s position as an industry leader in the U.S. solar market. Let’s take a closer look at the key highlights that defined our year.   Advancing PV …

Extreme Weather Resilience with Trinasolar’s Vertex N Modules for C&I Solar Installations

As most of the country hunkers down to brace for a cold, snowy winter season, PV modules have no such luxury and must remain exposed to the elements. Although solar technology has evolved greatly over the decades, not all modules are engineered to ensure long-term reliability and optimized performance during extreme weather. This means that …

Second Peak Hail Season of the Year Highlights the Critical Need for Hail-Resistant PV Modules

If you follow professional football, you’re probably aware of the recent Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals games when officials had to stop play for the first time ever so the crew could close the stadium’s roof. The reason? An unexpected out-of-season hailstorm in Phoenix, Arizona. The second out-of-season hailstorm to hit the state in less …

How EPCs and Developers Can Meet the Rapidly Expanding Data Center Sector’s Surging Energy Demands

Amidst the post-election uncertainty in the solar sector, some certainties hold steady, particularly the rapidly surging energy demands of the expanding data center sector. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released its Solar Means Business 2024 report, tracking solar photovoltaic (PV) installations that support commercial activities at U.S. facilities, covering systems operating by the end …