As a member of the global photovoltaic industry, Trina Solar is purposefully opposing the U.S Section 201 investigations and the follow-up tariff measures on imported photovoltaic products. The measures not only give rise to concerns from various trade partners, but many U.S local governments and downstream businesses are apprehensive of the implications. The U.S action …
Category Archives: Utility
How does climate affect solar cell performance?
Are all solar photovoltaic (PV) cells created equal? No, but the differences in quality and energy output are rooted in more than their respective manufacturers and designs. Local climate also plays a pivotal role in how they perform in any given residential, commercial or utility-scale deployment. How climate accounts for differences in solar cell …
Trinasolar stands committed to the US solar industry
As countries and cities around the world transition to more renewable power sources, Trina Solar remains more dedicated than ever in providing solar energy for all mankind. Over the last 10 years, we have invested more than $200 million in research and development and filed close to 1,400 patents. These innovative efforts continue to push …
How C-PACE revolutionizes solar financing
Where does the U.S. solar industry really thrive? Unsurprisingly, it has the largest presence in the Sun Belt running from California to North Carolina, as well as a few pockets of the Northeast. These different regions meet some or all the crucial requirements for feasible solar financing options, including: A high percentage of sunny days. …
Looking back at 20 years of Trinasolar
Renewable power has come a long way since 1997. As Trina Solar celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we remain committed to our original vision as an R&D-driven company, with world-leading photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing operations, assured quality across all products and continually innovative applications in smart energy. When Trina Solar was founded, solar was still a …
Trinasolar’s Weiwei Deng Receives the Prestigious IEEE Young Professional Award
We are proud to announce that Ms. Weiwei Deng, a research scientist and senior manager at Trina Solar’s State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology (SKL PVST), Changzhou, China has received the prestigious IEEE PVSC Young Professional Award for 2017. The 44th IEEE PVSC awarded Ms. Weiwei Deng this honor due to her ongoing contributions …
What is solar PERC technology and why you need to know about it
Scientists and engineers are constantly innovating to provide the most bleeding-edge technology to solar PV systems to boost energy generation and speed up end users’ return on investment. One of the most recent introductions to increase solar panel efficiency has been the development of a new industrial process of advanced passivated emitter and rear cell …
Trinasolar ranked top module manufacturer and most bankable
Once again, industry experts, third-party testing facilities and solar project financiers all agree: Trina Solar continues to stand head and shoulders above the competition. From performance excellence to reliable bankability, Trina Solar is leading the pack and bringing its vision of cleaner, greener and more affordable energy to life. Trina Solar rated top module manufacturer …
Why half-cut solar cells make a smart addition to the PV world
As demand for PV products continue to surge, solar module manufacturers have continued innovating their offerings. From smart PV solutions to passivated emitted rear cell (PERC) modules, these new products provide more options for end users to optimize their solar PV systems and expedite return on investment. Another recent development in the evolution of PV …
The myth of premium solar PV panels
When you consider installing a solar PV system on your house, you have a lot of options to choose from, including long-term goals, price points and your eventual return on investment. The purchase is a unique consumer experience, akin to buying a car or even the house where the panels will reside. Because of the technical …
