Ambitious clean energy targets have intensified debates over state-level mandates and local control over land use, highlighted by a recent spate of legislative setbacks for utility-scale solar siting and permitting processes. As shifting regulatory frameworks continue to create hurdles for utility-scale solar developers, addressing community buy-in remains a top priority for project approval. Below, we …
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From Shore to Grid, Trinasolar Lights Up Island Communities
In recent years, off-grid regions have gained increasing attention regarding their energy needs, with solar energy emerging as a key driver of energy transformation. By the end of 2024, global off-grid renewable energy capacity has reached 14.3 GW, with solar energy contributing 6.3 GW. These systems are powering critical sectors such as public utilities, agriculture, …
Trinasolar US Drives Conversation on Full Lifecycle Module Solutions at Wood Mackenzie Solar & Energy Summit
Trinasolar US, a global leader in smart solar products and energy solutions, joined industry leaders and experts for Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar & Energy Storage Summit, a two-day event offering critical insights into evolving policies, supply chain dynamics, and strategies to accelerate clean energy deployment and module lifecycles. Billy Christie, Director of Engineering Center at …
Trinasolar US Drives Conversation on Full Lifecycle Module Solutions at Wood Mackenzie Solar & Energy
Trinasolar US, a global leader in smart solar products and energy solutions, joined industry leaders and experts for Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar & Energy Storage Summit, a two-day event offering critical insights into evolving policies, supply chain dynamics, and strategies to accelerate clean energy deployment and module lifecycles. Billy Christie, Director of Engineering Center at …
Trina Storage North America and FlexGen Partner to Deliver 371 MWh Grid-Scale Energy Storage System in Houston, Texas
Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has partnered with FlexGen, a leading battery energy storage solution and energy management software provider, to deliver a 371 MWh battery energy storage system in Houston, Texas. The project, developed by SMT Energy, marks a significant milestone as Trina Storage’s largest grid-scale deployment in North America, …
Trinasolar Develops World’s First 800W+ Tandem Module, Ushering in a New Era
Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has announced that it has developed the world’s first industrial-standard solar PV module delivering over 800W of maximum power. The 3.1m2 module, produced with 210mm x 105mm perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, has achieved peak power output of 808W, certified by the global testing, inspection, …
Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 Platform Earns Dual Recognition for Safety and Bankability from both DNV and UL Solutions
Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 platform, designed to meet diverse utility-scale energy storage needs, earned industry recognition for its outstanding safety, reliability, and bankability. Among its configurations, both the 4MWh and 5MWh versions have been evaluated and certified by leading global authorities DNV and UL Solutions, highlighting the platform’s advanced design and robust safety. The …
World Water Day: Trinasolar’s Way to Finding Harmony Between Solar Energy and Water
On March 22, World Water Day serves as a global reminder of the importance of water resources. As a member of the United Nations Global Compact, Trinasolar is set to celebrate its achievements in water conservation as well as the solar industry’s progress in environmental protection. Guided by the SOLAR sustainability management concept, Trinasolar dedicates …
Unlocking the Trapped Potential of Landfills and Brownfields for Community Solar
Once viewed as unusable eyesores, environmentally compromised sites like remediated brownfields and closed landfills are quickly becoming prime real estate for community solar projects. These developments offer vast untapped potential and alternatives to greenfield sites for commercial and industrial (C&I) project developers and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms. Success in repurposing these challenging terrains …
Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 Liquid Cooling System Earns World’s First 20-Year Full Lifecycle EPD Certification by UL Solutions
Trina Storage has achieved a global milestone with its Elementa 2 liquid cooling system, becoming the world’s first energy storage product to earn a 20-year full lifecycle Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification. Audited and issued by UL Solutions, a leading global certification authority, this certification highlights the system’s industry-leading environmental performance and sets a benchmark …
