Trina Solar has announced that it has signed a three-year framework agreement to provide 1GW of solar PV modules to UK-based business Low Carbon. The deal will include it's Vertex N i-TopCon modules, to support Low Carbon's near-term project plans in the UK and Netherlands.
Low Carbon has deployed over 1GW of renewable energy capacity including solar PV, wind, waste-to-energy and battery storage quoting to have deployed over £600 million in capital to date. Impressively, it's pipeline is currently quoted in excess of 5GW of projects under various stages. The production agreement with the module manufacturer Trina Solar offers Low Carbon some project planning security over supply.
Trina Solar are expected to supply the next-generation Vertex modules for near-term projects. The modules are equipped with 210mm n-type i-TOPCon cells and can reach maximum output power of 605W with upto 80% bifaciality from it's dual glass use - bringing quoted maximum efficiency to 21.6%. The company states that the Vertex N module has excellent compatibility with trackers, making it a good choice for utility-projects.
At the time of the Trina Vertex N marketing launch last year, Trina Solar was keen to demonstrate it's rich experience in delivering a total of 500MW n-type i-TOPCon modules for local large projects in Changzhi & Tongchuanin China. In December last year, Trina Solar 210mm n-type i-TOPCon cells began rolling off the production line.
“The agreement with Trina Solar marks an important milestone for Low Carbon as we grow our international renewable energy portfolio. Their high bankability and ability to commit to high up-front delivery volumes made Trina Solar a natural choice.,” - Justin Thesinger, Director of Operations & Asset Management at Low Carbon
Photos by Andres Siimon (Unsplash) and Trina Solar
