DNV confirms TrinaTracker Agile-1P and Vanguard-2P compatibility with Large-Format Modules Strengthening Company Bankability in the Market
2021.06.01

TrinaTracker, a leading tracker manufacturer and subsidiary company of Trina Solar Co., Ltd., received the Report on Technology Review of Two Single-axis Tracking Systems: Agile-1P and Vanguard-2P issued by DNV, a leading independent energy expert and certification provider. The document reports Agile 1P and Vanguard 2P compatibility with large-format modules, contributing to an even stronger market position of TrinaTracker.

DNV implemented a complete system assessment to validate Agile-1P and Vanguard 2P, covering all aspects of the trackers, including design and structural calculations, supply chain capabilities, quality and environmental safety, control systems, reliability warranty, operations & maintenance as well as market performance and outlook.

DNV also evaluated TrinaTracker product life cycle reports, involving wind tunnel test, ground survey and engineering reports, authentication certificates, detailed drawings, pre-sales forecast, installation and O&M manuals, and after-sales services.

According to the report, TrinaTracker's certifications, design, manufacturing, and sales services are aligned with international standards concerning quality and environmental management. In addition, TrinaTracker adopts the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) methodology in product development activities, establishing high standards, best practices, and strict optimization records in the industry.

According to the Quarterly Report of Trina Solar's Demonstration Project in Tongchuan, China, verified by CGC (China General Certification), a third-party certification and testing agent, TrinaTracker’s intelligent "SuperTrack" algorithm leads to an increase of up to 8% in power gain compared to traditional astronomical algorithms.

"TrinaTracker's new-generation advanced Agile and Vanguard series mark a milestone in photovoltaic product history," said César Hidalgo, Head of Solar Systems Engineering at DNV. "TrinaTracker has already set a well-developed technology path to meet customer needs continuously."

Duan Shunwei, Head of Tracker Business Unit at TrinaTracker, stated: "DNV's comprehensive assessment validates TrinaTracker's technical advancement, high reliability and significant system performance, strengthening the company's financial value globally, in the solar market.”

 

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Caption: Cover of DNV's report on Technology Review of Two Single-axis Tracking System: Agile-1P and Vanguard-2P.
Source: Trina Solar

 

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Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is the world leading PV and smart energy total solution provider. The company engages in PV products R&D, manufacture and sales; PV projects development, EPC, O&M; smart micro-grid and multi-energy complementary systems development and sales, as well as energy cloud-platform operation. In 2018, Trina Solar launched its Energy IoT brand, established the Trina Energy IoT Industrial Development Alliance together with leading enterprises and research institutes in China and around the world, and founded the New Energy IoT Industrial Innovation Center. With these actions, Trina Solar is committed to working with its partners to build the energy IoT ecosystem and develop an innovation platform to explore New Energy IoT, as it strives to be a leader in global intelligent energy. In June 2020, Trina Solar listed on the STAR Market of Shanghai Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.

 

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