The solar coaster ride continues. Supply chain disruptions, grid interconnection delays, and the possibility of new tariffs on PV panels imported from Southeast Asia are wreaking havoc on long-laid plans and deals throughout the industry. Although the solar industry currently faces its share of challenges, the long-term future still looks sunny for utility-scale solar power. …
Category Archives: Utility
Trina Breaks TOPCon PV Cell Efficiency Record! But What’s TOPCon, and Why Should You Know About It?
We’re proud to announce that Trinasolar recently set a new maximum efficiency record of 25.5% for our 210x210mm TOPCon solar cell. This achievement marks the 23rd time Trinasolar has set a new world record, and it highlights Trinasolar’s unrivaled prowess in pioneering 210mm TOPCon cell technology. To reach this new efficiency level, researchers at Trina …
Trinasolar’s Global Module Shipments Top 100GW
Trinasolar has reached a remarkable milestone, having shipped 100GW of modules in the 25 years since the company was founded in 1997. Environmental Impact Equivalent to Planting 7.2 Billion Trees Inspired by the signing of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, Trinasolar was established with headquarters in Changzhou, China, one of the world’s earliest photovoltaic (PV) companies. As …
Field tests demonstrate Trinasolar 210mm Vertex modules’ higher energy yield
In the trend toward carbon neutralization, vigorously developing new energy has become common. 210 Vertex modules with high power, high efficiency, high reliability and high power output are the best solutions in distributed rooftops and utility scenarios. This article looks at the outdoor power output performance advantages of Trina Solar 210 Vertex modules in the …
Trinasolar’s Statement on the U.S. Department of Commerce Anti-Circumvention Investigation
Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to initiate an anti-circumvention investigation against modules made in four Southeast Asian countries — Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia — and imported to the US. The production sites are alleged to have been set up in order to evade U.S. anti-dumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD), despite …
Why 210mm Standardization in the Solar Industry is Crucial for Meeting Decarbonization Goals
To meet ambitious decarbonization targets set by federal, state, and local governments, the U.S. needs access to as many watts of PV capacity as it can install. Despite PV capacity growth surging each year, the current pace still lags far behind what the country should be installing to keep pace with achieving its goal for …
Agrivoltaics Creating New Avenues for Fresh Solar Opportunities
One of the emerging frontiers for solar development involves combining solar power generation with agricultural operations on a single plot of land. This strategy, known as agrivoltaics, is growing rapidly and presents a host of new opportunities for solar developers. The mixed land use offers financial benefits for PV power plant owners, farmers, and ranchers. …
TrinaPro — Industry-Leading Module Bankability and Energy Transition Innovation Leader
When Trinasolar first launched TrinaPro, the smart utility-scale solar solution, it revolutionized the industry. Several years later, TrinaPro remains the standard-bearer for delivering the lowest levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and the highest value for utility solar. But what makes TrinaPro such a game-changing solar solution for EPCs, developers, and financiers? Many factors contribute to …
How EPCs and Developers Can Help Local Governments Unlock the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Solar
Local governments stand at the forefront of decarbonization and renewable energy adoption. Due to their high electricity costs and access to both rooftops and open space, municipalities, counties, and other local governments can make ideal customers for solar projects. As of Jan 2022, more than 180 U.S. communities have committed to 100 percent renewable electricity, …
As Land-Use Limitations Make Utility-Scale Solar Siting More Complex, TrinaPro Has The Solution
Without the right tools and technology in place, siting locations for new utility-scale solar projects may become increasingly difficult as renewable energy installations continue to grow as forecast. In an ideal situation, PV power plant developers can identify a large expanse of flat, open land with access to transmission lines and no environmental concerns or …
