As we’ve previously discussed, big box stores are prime targets for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developers and EPCs. With thousands of big box retailers nationwide, each with massive rooftops and parking lots, a recent analysis found that the 21,363 big box stores in the Western US alone could generate a staggering 31,035,098 megawatt-hours (mWh) …
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Trina Storage Recognized as Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturer by BNEF for Second Consecutive Quarter
Trina Storage, the leading global energy storage product & solution provider, has once again secured its position as a Tier 1 energy storage manufacturer for the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest assessment by BloombergNEF (BNEF). This prestigious recognition comes on the heels of Trina Storage’s outstanding performance in the first quarter of …
Trinasolar announces 27% year-on-year increase in revenues in 2023 annual report
Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has released its 2023 annual report, confirming revenues of $16.09 billion and representing a 27% increase on 2022. Module shipments for the year totaled 65.21GW, which is 51% higher than in 2022. Meanwhile, the TrinaTracker business unit had delivered more than 20GW of solar …
26th world record set as power output of Trinasolar n-type TOPCon module reaches 740.6W
Trinasolar’s proprietary 210mm n-type TOPCon module has achieved a maximum power output of 740.6W, setting a new world record and certified by TÜV SÜD, according to its State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. It is the 26th time that Trina Solar has set world records in PV module conversion …
Trina Storage and Pacific Green sign a Letter of Intent of 1500 MWh Energy Storage System at WFES
At the World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from April 16-18, the global energy storage and technology companies Trina Storage and Pacific Green have signed a letter of intent relating to 1,500 MWh integrated energy storage solutions. Under the agreement, Trina Storage and Pacific Green will draw on …
Integrating EV Charging with C&I Solar: A Powerful Combination for C&I Solar Developers and EPCs
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has created a significant demand for charging infrastructure, particularly at commercial and industrial (C&I) sites. As more companies seek to provide EV charging for their employees and visitors, C&I solar developers and EPCs have a unique opportunity to capitalize on this trend by seamlessly integrating EV charging solutions …
N-Type TOPCon Solar: Ushering in a Lower LCOE Era for Utility-Scale PV Economics
By Bobby Naimool, Pre-Sales Engineer, Trina Solar US The solar industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation due to two ingenious advancements: 210mm n-type TOPCon PV technology and low-voltage, high-string-power system design. These breakthroughs are revolutionizing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility to significantly lower levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) in the utility-scale solar sector. But don’t take …
Trinasolar’s Full Range of N-Type Vertex Modules Obtain Carbon Footprint Certification by UL Solutions
Trina Solar Co., Ltd., a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has announced that its full range of n-type modules has received Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) Verification by UL Solutions. This includes Vertex N 720W and 625W series modules as well as Vertex S+ modules. The accolade validates the company’s long-standing …
How To Avoid the Leading Causes of Utility-Scale Solar Project Delays and Cancellations
As reported in our 2024 Utility-Scale Solar Forecast, there’s been a recent increase in counties and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) severely restricting or outright prohibiting new solar developments. Although more than 1,000 of the country’s 3,114 total counties now host some sort of solar installation, opposition has been growing lately. A new analysis of …
Trinasolar Unveils Upgraded Vertex N Family as 720W Series Modules Continue to Lead 700W+ Trend
N-type modules using TOPCon technology will dominate global production this year, and high-power modules such as the Vertex N 720W series will lead the way in the 700W+ era, says Billy Christie, Director of the Product Engineering Center at Trina Solar US. Trina Solar globally unveiled its upgraded Vertex N 720W series modules, the Vertex …
