Trina Solar, founded in 1997 in China, is a manufacturer of solar panels and photovoltaic solutions. The company produces monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells and modules, using three innovative technologies in particular: PERC photovoltaic cells, bifacial panels and half-cells. Trina Solar is also involved in the design and construction of photovoltaic systems for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The company has a worldwide presence and ranks among the leading solar panel manufacturers in terms of production capacity.
Trina Solar products
Trina markets photovoltaic modules, optimization software and other customized devices and services. They can be found at the following link: https://www.trinasolar.com/us/resources/downloads .
Trina Solar solar panels
Trina Solar is a photovoltaic solar panel manufacturer offering monocrystalline photovoltaic solar panels using multi-busbar technology, enhancing aesthetics and performance. Some models use half-cut and/or bifacial technology. The S residential or Tallmax range is designed more for home use, while the N range is exclusively for photovoltaic power plants.
Here’s a sample (there are 2 or 3 times as many):
| Range | Model | P.(W) | Efficiency | NOCT | Coeff °C | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | Dimensions | Technos |
| Vertex S | TSM-DE09R.0 | 425 | 21,30% | 43 | 0,34 | 15 | 25 | 0,55 | 84,80% | Mono | 1,7×1,1 | Multi-busbar |
| Vertex S | TSM-DE19R | 580 | 21,50% | 43 | 0,34 | 12 | 25 | 0,55 | 84,80% | Mono | 2,38×1,13 | Multi-busbar Halfcut |
| Tallmax | TSM-DE15M(II) | 420 | 20,90% | 43 | 0,34 | 12 | 25 | 0,55 | 84,80% | Mono | 2,01×0,99 | Multi-busbar |
| Residential | TSM-DE06X.05(II) | 380 | 20,60% | 43 | 0,34 | 25 | 25 | 0,55 | 84,80% | Mono | 1,85×0,99 | Multi-busbar |
| Vertex | TSM-DEG19RC.20 | 575 | 21,30% | 43 | 0,34 | 12 | 30 | 0,45 | 84,95% | Bi | 2,38×1,13 | Multi-busbar |
| Vertex | TSM-DE21 | 670 | 21,60% | 43 | 0,34 | 12 | 25 | 0,55 | 84,80% | Mono | 2,38×1,3 | Multi-busbar |
| Vertex | TSM-DEG21C.2 | 665 | 21,40% | 43 | 0,34 | 12 | 30 | 0,45 | 84,95% | Bi | 2,38×1,3 | Multi-busbar |
| Vertex N | TSM-NEG19RC.20 | 590 | 21,80% | 43 | 0,30 | 12 | 30 | 0,4 | 87,40% | Bi | 2,38×1,13 | Multi-busbar |
They had marketed models with PERC technology (e.g. Vertex S TSM-DE09.08; Vertex TSM-DE14M), but they no longer seem to be promoted today.
Trina Solar optimization software and other devices
Solar panel systems include not only panels, but also inverters, for example. It’s also a good idea to use software to monitor and optimize their performance. Trina Solar offers
- several inverter formats (60kW, 125kW and 2500kW)
- Trackers to collect panel information and send it to software (e.g. Tracker Agile-1P and Vanguard)
- as well as optimization software, such as Trinapeak, Trinasmart or Trinaswitch.
Trina Solar services
They also offer customized services for large-scale installations. For example, dedicated support for installations on industrial and commercial buildings, from 250kW to 20MW.
Trina Solar milestones, financing and chronology
Founded in 1997 by Jifan Gao in Changzhou, China, Trina Solar has established itself as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar panels and integrated photovoltaic solutions. The company specializes in the production of solar modules, the supply of turnkey solar systems and the development of large-scale solar projects.
In 2006, Trina Solar was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol TSL, strengthening its position on international financial markets. However, in 2017, the company delisted from the NYSE to become a private company.
Over the years, Trina Solar has raised several rounds of financing to support its growth and expansion. In 2008, the company raised $158 million through an equity offering, followed by a further $100 million in 2010. In 2014, Trina Solar raised $115 million to finance the expansion of its production capacity and the development of solar projects abroad.
In 2016, Trina Solar reached an annual production capacity of 5.5 GW for solar modules, positioning itself among the world’s largest solar panel manufacturers. In the same year, the company unveiled its roadmap for 2020, aiming to produce 10 GW of solar modules per year and deploy 5 GW of solar projects.
In 2020, Trina Solar launched the Vertex solar module, a range of high-performance solar panels featuring monocrystalline solar cell technology and conversion efficiencies of up to 21%. In the same year, the company also passed the 10GW mark in annual solar module production capacity, in line with its strategic objectives.
It is said to have produced a total of 80GW of cumulative photovoltaic panel capacity, and to have more than 19,000 employees worldwide.