Choosing the best site for a solar PV installation can be hard – anything from the price of land to the price of electricity, or even community opinion and acceptance can influence the decision. Sometimes, this formula adds up to a situation in which the project developer chooses a site that is geographically complex. This …
Category Archives: Utility
How TrinaPro Integrates Solar Procurement with Project Design
With the launch of TrinaPro, Trina Solar continues to break new ground in the solar industry. One of the many innovative new features available through TrinaPro’s unique model includes the integration of solar procurement with project design. By uniting the design and procurement processes of a utility-scale or C&I solar PV installation, TrinaPro helps solar …
Mitigate the Top 8 Solar Development Risks with TrinaPro
Mitigate the Top 8 Solar Development Risks with TrinaPro Operating a business in the utility and commercial/industrial sphere is rife with risks – after all, it is the exposure to risks that ultimately creates a competitive business incentive and the subsequent profit. However, it’s crucial to minimize or completely mitigate exposure to risks …
One Sun, One Solar Solution with TrinaPro
One Sun, One Solar Solution Solar developers often face a daunting task when they embark on a utility-scale solar PV project. The complexity of coordinating and managing multiple suppliers and project partners can be a major cost-driver and increases the risk of project delays. A utility-scale project generally involves relying on a diverse cast of …
Trinasolar awarded gold medal again in renowned CSR rating
Trina Solar was recently awarded a gold medal for the second consecutive year as a recognition of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance by EcoVadis, an independent third-party assessment organization. According to the report, Trina Solar’s overall score ranked top 3% of companies in the manufacture of electronic components and boards industry. EcoVadis assessments focus …
What is the solar safe harbor agreement? Assessing effects on the ITC
Tax incentives have long been instrumental to the growth of solar power projects in the U.S. Most notably, the investment tax credit – permitting the deduction of up to 30 percent of the cost of installation from federal income taxes – has enabled substantial savings for residential and commercial customers. EnergySage estimated the average benefit …
How to Pair a Bifacial Module with a Tracker and a String Inverter
Bifacial solar modules have become viable alternatives to traditional solar panels in recent years due to their superior production efficiency and compatibility with a wide range of accessories. Whereas classic monofacial panels only receive sunlight from one side, bifacial solar panels expose cells on both. As a result, they capture additional energy and yield much …
What Are The Main Advantages of Black Silicon in Solar Manufacturing?
Solar panels have become dramatically more efficient over the last few decades. In 1954, the first commercially viable panels from Bell Labs had only 6 percent efficiency. Since then, panel efficiency has surged, reaching one milestone after another; for example, in January 2016 the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Swiss Center for Electronics and …
The Use of Solar Power for Trains, Cars and Trucks
When you think of solar panels, you probably envision the fixed installations near a home, business or utility. There are many other possible locations for solar infrastructure, though, starting with vehicles of all kinds. Some all-electric cars, such as the fully specced-out “SL” models of the Nissan Leaf, include solar panels that capture sunlight and …
Enhancing Commercial Solar with TrinaPro
Commercial solar projects are entering a new phase. With the rise of the energy Internet of Things (IoT), solar photovoltaic panels are being implemented in a wide range of innovative applications, including distributed modern energy grids, outfitted with sensors and batteries. The so-called smart grid, a defining piece of the broader energy IoT, has been …
