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NEWS

Winner of Top Performer distinction for

eighth consecutive year

Vertex 670 W modules achieve excellent results in the PVEL reliability test

rina Solar has once again been shown excellent reliability in all rigorous PQP tests.
placed as a “2022 Top Performer” In particular, the ultra-high-power Vertex 670 W modules have achieved top
Tamong global PV module performance in the PQP sequences for damp heat, thermal cycling, potential-induced
manufacturers by PV Evolution Labs degradation, LeTID sensitivity, and MSS. This means that the modules have excellent
(PVEL), a world-renowned third-party reliability and performance in harsh climate regions with high temperature, high humidity,
reliability testing laboratory, after months and large temperature fluctuations.
of rigorous testing. This is the eighth Notably, the MSS test results demonstrate almost no micro-cracks occurred in the BOMs
recognition in a row, making Trina Solar tested for Trina Solar’s bifacial 670 W modules, and the power degradation was less than 2%.
the solar company with the most wins. In summary, Trina Solar’s ultra-high-power modules in large format meet the Top Performer
It highlights Trina Solar’s commitment criteria defined by PVEL, maintain top performance and ensure mechanical reliability.
to excellent quality consistency, high “On behalf of the entire PVEL team, I congratulate Trina Solar for achieving excellent
reliability and outstanding safety of its test results on their 210 mm modules and being named as a PVEL Scorecard Top
modules. Test results published by PVEL Performer for a record-setting eight consecutive years,” stated Tristan Erion-Lorico, VP of
show that the ultra-high power 210 mm Sales and Marketing at PVEL. “Of particular note is Trina Solar’s Vertex 600 W+ bifacial
Vertex modules, 670 W in particular, have modules, which achieved Top Performer status in all five reliability tests. This is just the
achieved the best performance in the latest example of Trina Solar’s ability to manufacturer reliable modules over the past many
Product Qualification Program (PQP) test years.”
sequences. Helena Li, the president of Trina Solar’s cell and module business, said “PVEL is the
PVEL evaluates PV modules every year world’s leading PV module reliability testing laboratory, which provides independent
with reliability and quality parameters performance data. We are proud to be recognized as a PVEL Top Performer for the
that are significantly more rigorous than eighth consecutive PV Module Reliability Scorecard. Trina’s consistent and exemplary
the IEC standard. It also publishes the PV performance in PVEL’s rigorous independent testing is accepted by the market as clear
Module Reliability Scorecards on a yearly evidence of our longstanding commitment to product quality. We believe this testing
basis, providing the solar industry with result is of great value to solar project developers, financiers, and asset owners and
independent, consistent reliability and operators around the world.”
performance benchmarking data.
The PQP includes test sequences for Contact Trina Solar Middle East & Africa, MiddleEast_Africa@trinasolar.com,
thermal cycling, damp heat, backsheet https://www.trinasolar.com/en-mea
durability, and mechanical stress. The
damp heat test duration and thermal
cycles are twice the IEC standard
requirement or even more. The new
Mechanical Stress Sequence (MSS)
combines tests for static mechanical
load, 1000 cycles of dynamic mechanical
load, 50 thermal cycles and 10 cycles of
humidity freeze. Modules passing the
PVEL-PQP tests naturally meet reliability
requirements in a variety of extremely
demanding environments.
According to this year’s reliability and
performance test results of PVEL, the
Vertex modules of Trina Solar, from the
Vertex S 410 W for residential scenario to
the 600 W+ ultra-high-power modules for
large ground mounted power plants, have

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