At Trina Solar, we take environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues quite seriously. To show our commitment to this endeavor, we recently released the Trina Solar Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019-2020. This comprehensive report covers a range of topics, including corporate governance, sustainability efforts, employee well-being and several others. To make this content more manageable …
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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 …
As Utility Solar Breaks Records, Risks Abound for EPCs and Developers
Utility-scale solar continues its hot streak of record-breaking installations and capacity growth. Industry analysts foresee this trend continuing. However, while the future looks bright for utility solar, there are headwinds beginning to form that can potentially increase risk exposure and negatively impact project value. Developers and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) professionals need to ensure …
What the 600W+ PV Industry Means for Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Reaching a point of global carbon neutrality will take time and require a concerted effort among companies, organizations, governments and more. With its commitment to sustainable business practices up and down the supply chain, Trina Solar continues to lead the way on achieving carbon neutrality in the solar industry. In these efforts, Trina launched its …
Trina Solar Awarded “Overall High Achievement in Manufacturing” in RETC PV Module Index Report 2021
Trina Solar is excited to announce its recognition for “Overall High Achievement in Manufacturing” in the PV Module Index Report (PVMI) 2021 published by Renewable Energy Test Center, LLC (“RETC”). RETC’s PVMI is an annual report that recognizes PV module manufacturing achievements, evaluates module reliability, performance and quality. The report also provides data …
Trina Solar to Deliver 210mm 550W High-Power Vertex Modules in North America, newly produced from its Vietnam Factory
Trina Solar is proud to announce the first batch of our 210mm cells and Vertex modules coming off the production line from our overseas factory in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam. This shipment marks the commencement of the full-capacity delivery of our high-power 210mm Vertex 550W modules globally, making Trina Solar the first solar company to deliver …
Smart solutions with bifacial modules+trackers keys to success for utility solar developers
Utility solar has been a powerhouse of growth in recent years, and industry analysts only anticipate more capacity coming online during the next decade. Developers and EPCs in the utility-scale solar sector will need to ensure their operations are streamlined and optimized to keep pace with this expansion and continue growing. Utilizing bifacial modules with …
How Trina Sets the Standard for U.S. Solar
Solar power continues to gain popularity across the country and is only expected to keep growing as a clean, sustainable energy source. In light of this, we wanted to provide a peek at how, from manufacturing to sales and installation and beyond, Trina delivers solar success to the U.S. market. Innovation at the State …
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 …
New TrinaTracker Vanguard tracking system boost yields by 3%
In big news for the solar industry, Trina Solar launched the new TrinaTracker Vanguard 600+ series of trackers compatible with the Vertex 550W, 600W and 660W modules. The Vanguard tracker series delivers increased power gain, reduced levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and optimized system value. The TrinaTracker Vanguard Series increases yield gain by 3-8 percent …
