Trina Solar Panel Reviews

Trina Solar is one of the lowest cost manufacturers of Solar Panels in the World right now. This is the reason that the company in a span of few short years has managed to acquire a substantial  global marketshare. Like Yingli and Suntech, Trina Solar Panels are one the best quality amongst Chinese Solar Panels.

Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is one of the world’s foremost PV companies. Fully vertically integrated from the production of ingots to modules into both mono and multicrystalline technologies, Trina Solar offers high quality modules and solar solutions. With more than 12 offices worldwide, Trina Solar has partnerships with leading installers, distributors, utilities and developers in all major PV markets and is listed on the NYSE.

The Solar Panels come in a very varied range and can be broadly classified for convenience into two categories:

• By Business Need – Commercial, Residential & Utility
• By Panel Type – Performance, Aesthetics & Universal

Business Need

1. Commercial – Trina solar panels have been installed in the agricultural, education, federal, state and local government sectors. Since solar energy has evolved as an alternative to a competitive source of energy, it is being used widely not only because it is environment-friendly but also because it helps in cutting costs. Trina Solar has installed the biggest commercial rooftop in the world covering an area of 800,000 square meters.

Recommended Products -

a) Mono Series

• TSM-DC01A, 185-195W

b) Multi Series

• TSM-PC05, 230-245W
• TSM-PC05.08, 230-245W
• TSM-PC14,275-290W

2. Residential – Trina Solar has a wide range of products occupying less space & more power for home owners. Trina Solar modules are available in multiple color combinations, allowing you to choose the most aesthetically-pleasing solution for your home.

Recommended Products -

Mono Series

• TSM-DC01A, 185-195W

3. Utility – Trina Solar has provided developers, EPCs and utilities with highly reliable panels to construct their projects on time and on budget.

Recommended Products -

Multi Series

• TSM-PC05, 230-245W
• TSM-PC05.08, 230-245W
• TSM-PC14,275-290W

Other Panel Types

Features:

i) Module can bear snow loads up to 5400Pa and wind loads up to 2400Pa

ii) Guaranteed power output 0~+3%

iii) High performance under low light conditions cloudy days, mornings and evenings

iv) Optimized corners increase output up to 195w

v) Independently certified by international certification bodies

vi) Manufactured according to international Quality and environment Management System Standards ISO9001, ISO14001

vii) Warranty – 10 years product warranty & 25 years linear power warranty

1. Monocrystalline

a) TSM-DC 01A.05/ TSM-DA 01A.05

• Solar cells Monocrystalline 125 × 125mm (5 inches)
• Cell orientation 72 cells (6 × 12)
• Module dimension 1581 × 809 × 40mm (62.24 × 31.85 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 15.6kg (34.4 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),
• 900mm (35.4 inches), MC4

b) TSM-DC 01A/ TSM-DA 01A

• Solar cells Monocrystalline 125 × 125mm (5 inches)
• Cell orientation 72 cells (6 × 12)
• Module dimension 1581 × 809 × 40mm (62.24 × 31.85 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 15.6kg (34.4 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),
• 900mm (35.4 inches), MC4

c) TSM-DC 80.08/ TSM-DA 80.08

In addition to the above features:

i) Modules using Quadmax technology have 8% up to 8% more power output
ii) Exceptional module conversion efficiency of up to 16.4% through new manufacturing process
iii) Black frame improves aesthetics & allows the module to blend more seamlessly with the colors of the roof.

• Solar cells Monocrystalline 125 × 125mm (5 inches)
• Cell orientation 72 cells (6 × 12)
• Module dimension 1581 × 809 × 40mm (62.24 × 31.85 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 15.6kg (34.4 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloyJ-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),
• 900mm (35.4 inches), MC4

d) TSM-DC01A.08/ TSM-DA01A.08

• Solar cells Monocrystalline 125 × 125mm (5 inches)
• Cell orientation 72 cells (6 × 12)
• Module dimension 1581 × 809 × 40mm (62.24 × 31.85 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 15.6kg (34.4 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),
• 900mm (35.4 inches), MC4

2.Multicrystalline

a) TSM- PC05.08/ TSM-PA05.08

• Solar cells Multicrystalline 156 × 156mm (6 inches)
• Cell orientation 60 cells (6 × 10)
• Module dimension 1650 × 992 × 40mm (64.95 × 39.05 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 19.5kg (43.0 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),
• 1000mm (39.4 inches), MC4

b) TSM- PC05/ TSM-PA05

• Solar cells Multicrystalline 156 × 156mm (6 inches)
• Cell orientation 60 cells (6 × 10)
• Module dimension 1650 × 992 × 40mm (64.95 × 39.05 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 19.5kg (43.0 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²)
• 1000mm (39.4 inches), MC4 / h4

c) TSM- PC14/ TSM-PA14

Comes with enhanced module durability with 4.0mm thick tempered glass.

• Solar cells Multicrystalline 156 × 156mm (6 inches)
• Cell orientation 72 cells (6 × 12)
• Module dimension 1956 × 992 × 46mm (77 × 39.05 × 1.81 inches)
• Weight 28kg (61.7 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 4.0mm (0.16 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²) ,
• 1250mm (49.2 inches), MC4

d) TSM- PC05A/ TSM-PA05A (The Honey Module)

• Solar cells Multicrystalline 156 × 156mm (6 inches)
• Cell orientation 60 cells (6 × 10)
• Module dimension 1650 × 992 × 40mm (64.95 × 39.05 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 19.5kg (43.0 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),
• 1000mm (39.4 inches), MC4

e) TSM- PC05.05

TSM-PA05.05 (The Aesthetic Solution)

• Solar cells Multicrystalline 156 × 156mm (6 inches)
• Cell orientation 60 cells (6 × 10)
• Module dimension 1650 × 992 × 40mm (64.95 × 39.05 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 19.5kg (43.0 lb)
• Glass high transparancy solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),
• 1000mm (39.4 inches), MC4 / h4

f) TSM- PC14A/ TSM-PA14A (The Honey Module)

Comes with enhanced module durability with 4.0mm thick tempered glass.

• Solar cells Multicrystalline 156 × 156mm (6 inches)
• Cell orientation 72 cells (6 × 12)
• Module dimension 1956 × 992 × 46mm (77 × 39.05 × 1.81 inches)
• Weight 28kg (61.7 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 4.0mm (0.16 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²) ,
• 1250mm (49.2 inches), MC4

g) TSM-PC05A.08/ TSM-PA05A.08 (The Honey Module)

• Solar cells Multicrystalline 156 × 156mm (6 inches)
• Cell orientation 60 cells (6 × 10)
• Module dimension 1650 × 992 × 40mm (64.95 × 39.05 × 1.57 inches)
• Weight 19.5kg (43.0 lb)
• Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)
• Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
• J-Box iP 65 rated
• Cables / Connector Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),
• 1000mm (39.4 inches), MC4

 Trina Mount

Trina Solar also offers mounting solutions under the name of Trina Mount. Combining PV module expertise with a highly innovating mounting system solution, Trina Solar is introducing the Trina Mount—the fastest, easiest and least expensive way to mount PV modules onto residential and commercial rooftops.

Benefits:

• Fast and simple to install through drop in mounting solution
• Low parts and SKU count in comparison to conventional mounting solutions
• Superior aesthetic solution for residential rooftops
• Long rail elimination reduces inventory and freight cost
• Theft resistant and auto grounding hardware
• Compact packaging with module and mounting hardware delivered on pallet

Costs & Affordability:

Trina Solar is amongst the five most cheap solar panel brands in the world. Read Five Most Affordable Solar Panel Brands. The prices the solar panels being sold are around $160-200 per 200 watt module.

However, with the Solar company bankruptcies going all around the world and the recent US-China & Euro-China Trade wars, even top Chinese Solar companies like LDK, Trina, Suntech & GCL finally accept free market reality as they cut jobs, slash production, reorganize to survive.

Trina Solar to reorganize

Trina Solar today announced cost-cutting measures including the separation of its manufacturing and power plant development businesses and “significant” head count cuts as it wards off the effects of plunging prices in the industry.

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