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 …
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Trinasolar’s 600W Vertex Module Series Confirmed to Deliver Lowest BOS and LCOE – Black & Veatch Report
With so much chatter surrounding the differences between modules using 210mm wafer sizes versus those using 182mm ones, sometimes the numbers need to speak for themselves. So Trinasolar put its new generation of ultra-high-power 600W+ Vertex Series with 210mm wafer sizes to the test. We brought in Black & Veatch, a global independent services provider …
Trinasolar – Going Strong in 2021 and Looking Bright for 2022
As we look back on 2021, we at Trina Solar wanted to share some of our proudest accomplishments from last year. 2021 certainly had its obstacles and uncertainties for everyone. Despite this, Trina Solar notched several important milestones, received major industry recognition for the quality of our modules and our bankability, and we continued to …
Why Optimized Component Compatibility is Crucial for Utility Solar Project Success
Designing and procuring all the right components for a utility-scale solar project is a complicated process. But simply opting for the first choice or the least expensive option for components can severely undercut the project’s long-term energy production and value. Instead of settling for the easiest choice, PV power plant owners, EPCs and developers must …
4 Current PV Supply Chain & Logistics Risks and How EPC & Developer Firms Can Mitigate Them
2021 has seen several disruptions to the solar industry’s international supply chain. A disparity between supply and demand, rising costs of raw materials, and new government policies and regulations have all contributed in varying ways to create new uncertainties and challenges. These disruptions have exposed EPC and developer firms to risks that threaten logistics and …
Trinasolar’s 2019-2020 CSR Series No. 3: Building a Sustainable Future
Welcome back to our series breaking down Trinasolar’s 2019-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. In our previous entries in this series, we discussed Trina’s trek toward its sustainable development goals and how the company cares for the planet. In this third installment, we’ll discuss Trinasolar’s efforts in building a sustainable future by expanding beyond solar power, …
What Makes TrinaPro’s TrinaTracker An Important Asset on the Road to Lowest LCOE?
Utility-scale solar remains one of the main drivers for building a clean, renewable energy economy. Quarter after quarter of record-breaking capacity additions and continuously decreasing price point will contribute to maintaining this trend. Obtaining the lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for utility-scale PV installations will require EPCs and developers to ensure they have every …
3 Key Ways Utility Solar Can Strengthen the U.S. Grid – and How TrinaPro Can Help
One of the most urgent challenges in the current U.S. energy system involves improving and strengthening the power grid. Originally built to last 50 years, major parts of this vast system are now close to 100 years old, making age- and weather-related outages increasingly common. Fortunately, utility-scale solar offers many ways to help improve the durability …
What should new investors know about identifying a good solar project partner?
The transition to net-zero carbon pollution is now fully underway, making renewables a compelling investment proposition. Now, ambitious ESG goals announced by major companies and institutions are forcing investors to migrate from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy investments, such as solar. Sixty-five percent of respondents to Investcorp’s Global Investors Trends Survey 2021 cited the …
4 Recommendations to Help Developers Win Utility-Scale Solar Bids
Utility-scale solar is one of the hottest markets in the energy sector right now. Despite a slump due to the pandemic early in the year, 2020 saw nearly 14 GWdc of utility-scale projects installed, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. During Q4 2020 alone, developers installed 6.3 GWdc of utility …
