Trina Solar, the global leader in total energy solutions, launched in Sri Lanka yesterday Trina Tracker and its 670W+ Vertex module, an ultra-high-power module.
Trina Solar sees that the 670W Vertex module will be popular for large-scale power plants in Sri Lanka, especially low-cost power plants which are very sensitive to investment costs.
 Gaurav Mathur |
“The launch of 670W+ Vertex module in Sri Lanka is very much in line with the nation’s target of being carbon neutral and transitioning completely to renewable energy by 2050,” says Trina Solar South Asia director Gaurav Mathur. Vertex modules achieve higher power density and efficiency by incorporating larger solar cells, 210mm in diameter, which means there are fewer solar cells needed for each panel. Older generation modules use solar cells that are smaller and require more cells to achieve higher power.
“The use of 210mm diameter solar cells is the new global industry standard,” Mathur said.
Vertex also achieves greater power density and efficiency by incorporating other leading technologies, such as: multi-busbar technology; to maximize light capture; high density encapsulation technology, to minimize the space between each cell; and cells that are split using non-destructive cutting technology. Non-destructive cutting is done at very lower temperature, resulting in a smooth cut.
Using fewer modules to meet a projects’ requirement of the total power output contributes to lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE). LCOE is calculated by dividing total project cost by total power output. The new Vertex modules also deliver lower balance of system (BOS) cost, because of less cabling required as well as fewer mounting systems, combiner boxes, etc. Having fewer solar cells for each module reduces the voltage.
Today’s launch of the 670W+ Vertex module in Sri Lanka coincides with a webinar (April 28) organized by Trina Solar and its local partners to discuss the Vertex technology and trends in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy market.
“Development of Sri Lanka’s solar industry creates highly-skilled jobs and is in line with national development objectives as it creates investment opportunities.Solar energy is the right fit for Sri Lanka because it is proven technology that can be quickly and readily deployed to help the nation achieve its commitments under the Paris Agreement and be carbon neutral by 2050.There is a need to quickly ramp up deployment of solar energy so Sri Lanka can achieve its goals,” Mathur added.
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