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CHANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Trina Solar Co., Ltd. ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading global PV and

smart energy total solution provider, announced recently that the Vertex 600W

and 550W series of glass-backsheet and dual-glass modules passed the TÜV

Rheinland Photovoltaic Module IEC standard serial test and obtained two

certificates, IEC 61215 and IEC 61730. The Vertex series became the first 600W+

high-power PV module that achieved IEC certifications in the PV industry.

Trina Solar's Vertex modules (600W & 550W), using 210mm size cells, have the

characteristics of high power, high efficiency and high reliability, suitable

for large-scale ground mounted PV power plants and large industrial and

commercial rooftop projects. Besides Trina Solar's leading PERC and

multi-busbar technology, it also adopts a low-voltage and high-string power

design to increase the power of single-string of modules by more than 40%. At

the same time, it integrates non-destructive cell cutting, high-density cell

interconnection., The modules with dual glass structure also meet the highest

fire protection rating of Class A of the IEC 61730 standard, enhancing

operational safety and long term reliability.

The short-circuit current (Isc) and maximum output power (Pmax) of the 600W and

550W modules have increased by more than 10% compared to last generation.

According to the IEC 62915 photovoltaic module retest guidelines, various types

of laboratory approvals and safety tests are required. The design-related

qualification and type approval is done by applying temperature cycling

(TC200), hot spot (HS) and diode heating and function (BD) tests. With high

string power feature, the module Isc is accordingly higher, increased test

current shall be applied during these tests, which brings usually some

challenges on the module design and materials. However, Vertex's better

reliability and optimized design are deployed to meet more severe challenges

and passed this stringent test. At the same time, due to the larger cell size

and ultra-high- module current, the supporting junction box also has to be

upgraded according to the IEC62790 standard.

Mr. Zou Chicheng, Vice President of Solar Services at TÜV Rheinland Greater

China, said: "600W+ ultra-high-power modules are an important direction for the

development of the photovoltaic industry. As members of the 600W+ Photovoltaic

Open Innovation Ecological Alliance, Trina Solar and TÜV Rheinland play key

roles to their respective advantages to help and promote the development of

600W+ ultra-high-power modules. From the beginning of the research and

development stage of the Trina Vertex series modules, TÜV Rheinland has

participated in the discussion and shared its own experience in product safety

and reliability. Ultra-high-power modules mean that the current is further

increased. To eliminate the impact of high current is a huge challenge for

manufacturers, and it also puts forward higher requirements for the

capabilities of third-party certification agencies. Trina Solar's Vertex 600W+

modules have passed TÜV Rheinland's comprehensive rigorous test and

successfully passed IEC certifications, becoming the industry's first 600W PV

module certified by a third-party organization. Hence it is fully demonstrating

Trina's years of accumulated R&D and strength in supporting the industrial

chain, and embodies Trina's consistent philosophy that "quality is a habit".

Dr. Zhang Yingbin, Head of Product Strategy and Marketing Department of Trina

Solar, said: "The Vertex ultra-high power module is based on the brand new

210/M12 cell technology, combining Trina's more than 20 years of technological

experience and innovation, excellent R&D team and first-class domestic

intelligent manufacturing base. This combination makes the Vertex series

modules quickly become the new benchmark in the industry. At the same time of

technological innovation, Trina Solar has been cooperating with third-party

organizations to jointly explore the testing methods and evaluation standards

for the long-term reliability of modules. Reaching the TÜV Rheinland

reliability certification is an authoritative third party recognition of the

high reliability of the Vertex module again.  It is an important part of Trina

Solar's definition of the new high reliability warranty scheme for the Vertex

series modules. We are convinced that this module with higher efficiency,

higher power and higher reliability will bring a higher return of investment to

customers".

About Trina Solar (688599.SH)

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.

SOURCE: Trina Solar Co., Ltd