Recently, the “Construction of Trina Solar’s Smart PV System R&D Center in Spain” project, undertaken by Trina Solar as part of Jiangsu Province’s Policy-Guided Plan for International and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation, successfully passed the project acceptance inspection organized by the Science and Technology Bureau of Changzhou National High-tech Industrial Development Zone.
Located in Viana, Spain, Trina Solar’s Smart PV System R&D Center in Spain leverages innovative resources for European tracking mounts, complementing domestic R&D centers. It focuses on the research and development of PV smart tracking mount products and the commercialization of research results, achieving independent research on smart tracking technology. This technology is synergized with Trina Solar’s ultra-high-power module technology to continuously enhance product performance, optimize system value, and further reduce the overall levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of the system. Listed in the “First Batch of Proposed Projects for the 2021 Jiangsu Province Policy-Guided Plan (International and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation),” this center marks Trina Solar’s first approved provincial-level overseas R&D platform, representing a significant milestone in the internationalization of its scientific and technological innovation.
Relying on this project, Trina Solar has completed multiple tasks including new technology development, patent applications, and standard formulation. The new-generation PV smart tracking mount system, equipped with the latest intelligent cloud platform and smart algorithms, has obtained product certification from TUV SUD, a third-party professional institution. After long-term empirical validation in multiple projects worldwide, the product achieves an average additional electricity generation of 2% to 4% throughout the year on top of the increased electricity generation from traditional tracking mounts, with an increase of over 10% in rainy and cloudy conditions.
In terms of patent applications, Trina Solar has completed 20 core patent applications related to tracking mounts, including 12 invention patents, eight utility model patents, and four PCT international invention patent applications. During the project implementation period, Trina Solar formulated the enterprise standard “Wind Resistance Design Calculation for Single-Axis PV Tracking Mounts” and led the compilation of the domestic first standard for smart tracking mounts, “T/CPIA 0082—2024 Test Methods for Smart Tracking Performance of PV Tracking Mounts,” marking a new milestone in standardization development in the field of tracking mounts and effectively promoting the standardization process in this field.
Currently, Trina Solar is in a leading position in research on the matching of smart tracking mounts and ultra-high-power modules. In the next phase, Trina Solar will further promote open innovation, integrate into the global innovation network, and continue to focus on researching higher-quality and more reliable ultra-high-power tracking mount products, smart tracking system solutions, and services. The company strives to drive technological innovation in smart tracking mounts and standardization across the industry, promoting innovative development in the field of smart PV.
