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BEIJING, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Smart energy and energy internet are expected to be the major direction of

energy development in the future, Gao Jifan, chairman and CEO of Trina Solar

Co., Ltd., one of the world's leading providers of photovoltaic (PV) smart

energy solutions, said during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference

2021 held from April 18 to 21.

The energy industry has undergone a revolution characterized by

electrification, low-carbon and smart transformation. Following the changes,

Trina Solar has embarked on an exploration of industrial internet.

In terms of digital transformation, it took the lead in launching an energy IoT

brand, namely TrinaIoT, in 2018, which uses IoT sensing technology and

internet-based big data technology to help enterprises improve digital

operation and management efficiency, according to Gao.

Last year, Trina Solar established the 600W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation

Ecological Alliance, attracting companies and organizations from upstream and

downstream of the industrial chain to work for mutual benefits. By the end of

2020, the alliance has included 60-odd members.

There will be greater development space for PV industry if non-technical costs

of PV power plants can be reduced. Meanwhile, by further boosting innovative

development with energy storage and hydrogen production, PV smart energy will

play a predominant role in the energy system, Gao stated.

According to him, Trina Solar will step up efforts to expand module capacity to

over 50GW by the end of 2021, and strive to lead global green development by

crafting a world-class enterprise offering solar energy, energy storage,

hydrogen and smart energy internet products and solutions during the 14th

Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025.

Gao also mentioned that the company has been responded actively to the Belt and

Road Initiative and pursued in-depth cooperation with Belt and Road countries.

Founded in 1997, Trina Solar has been dedicated to developing PV products,

applications and services to promote global sustainable development. At

present, the company has delivered more than 66GW of solar modules and

connected over 3GW of solar power plants to the grid worldwide, with its

business footprint covering more than 100 countries and regions.

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Source: Xinhua Silk Road

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