In a major victory for residential and community solar, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dismissed a petition that would have drastically upended state net-metering laws. The action arose from a petition filed by the New England Ratepayers Association (NERA) in April 2020. NERA contended that states did not have the authority to implement retail …
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New Study: Bifacial Modules Coupled with Single-Axis Trackers Make For a Cost-Effective Option
For some years now, solar industry insiders have been touting the benefits of bifacial PV modules coupled with single-axis trackers. However, this innovative PV system enhancement has been widely implemented in utility scale operations only recently. Being relatively new in the market, solar financiers, developers and EPCs have been waiting for more testing and a …
Hawaii Poised to Become Solar Powerhouse
Just as the U.S. operates like 50 different experiments in democracy, so too are the states acting as 50 diverse tests for solar energy. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in Hawaii. With 71 percent average annual sunshine, Hawaii makes for an ideal location for solar PV installations. The Aloha State currently sits at 14th …
Trinasolar Rated “Top Performer” for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Trina Solar is proud to announce it has been recognized as a “Top Performer” among global PV module manufacturers. This recognition for outstanding product reliability and performance comes following the release of the 2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard issued by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL). Yin Rongfang, vice general manager and …
Is COVID-19 Changing the Solar Duck Curve?
The current stay-at-home orders in effect across the country have done more than shuttered non-essential businesses and schools, they’re also shifting energy-use patterns. This changing use pattern means utilities and grid operators have had to reassess how to plan for new load forecasting frameworks. One area where this paradigm shift is most noticeable is known …
The Results Are In: DNV GL Confirms TrinaPro’s Higher Energy Gains
DNV GL released The Technology Assessment Report for the TrinaPro Smart Solar Solution. This assessment arises from a review of detailed field testing and independent energy simulations conducted by DNV GL. The findings highlight how the turn-key aspect of the TrinaPro solution improves system performance and increases solar energy gains, which can potentially expedite ROI. …
Trinasolar and COVID-19: Your safety is our top concern
As we continue to monitor the latest updates and information about the global COVID-19 outbreak, this is to let you know how Trina Solar is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and the measures we are taking to guarantee the safety and protection of all our employees and customers, as well as to ensure business continuity. …
What’s the outlook for solar energy in 2020 and beyond?
Solar energy growth has been strong and will only continue to get stronger, according to several recently released reports and data. This information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) highlights just how impressive solar’s growth has been. We previously discussed the record-breaking year solar experienced in 2019, but …
Trinasolar Announces 23.39% PERC Solar Cell made with standard fabrication equipment
Trina Solar Co., Ltd. today announced that its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) has fabricated a PERC cell with 23.39% efficiency solely using standard manufacturing equipment. To their best of their knowledge, this is the highest efficiency confirmed by an ISO/IEC 17025 certified calibration laboratory for such an industrial cell. …
What’s in the roadmap for the SEIA’s Solar+ Decade initiative?
With a new decade upon us, the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) recently announced its vision to make 2020 to 2030 the Solar+ Decade. One of the primary goals of this mission revolves around an ambitious yet achievable goal of greatly increasing the U.S. solar generation and usage. Currently, solar energy and storage account for …
