MADRID, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinasolar has
announced the signing of a long-term collaboration agreement with
the Institute of Solar Energy at Universidad Politécnica de
Madrid (IES-UPM). The agreement,
signed on June 26, is a milestone in
Trinasolar's involvement with leading universities, highlighting
the commitment of all concerned to education, research and
innovation in solar energy.
The agreement was signed on the campus of IES-UPM, with
Helena Li, Executive President of
Trinasolar, and Ignacio Anton
Hernandez, Director of IES-UPM, attending. Through this
partnership Trinasolar and IES-UPM will pool their expertise to
advance research in photovoltaic sciences and technologies. The
collaboration aims to innovate in areas such as solar panel
efficiency, the resilience and robustness of solar trackers and
improving solar energy management.
With 27 years' experience in solar, Trinasolar regards research
and development as critical to the industry's progress. Last year
the company allocated $768 million to
R&D, 19.7% more than in 2022, and Trinasolar's R&D teams
work closely with research institutes and universities
worldwide.
IES-UPM, the world's oldest active institution in PV research,
was founded in 1979. The institution is a pioneer in solar energy
research, dedicated to looking into the fundamentals and practical
applications of photovoltaics, especially in exploring new
strategies to optimize the efficiency and performance of
photovoltaic plants, drawing on scientific data and practical
experience.
"Signing this agreement with IES-UPM is a major step forward for
Trinasolar's work with universities in Europe, and it plays a crucial role in Trina's
global collaboration with innovative partners," Helena Li, Executive President of Trinasolar
said. "This partnership will enable our R&D team to work
closely with European academic talent, maintain our core
competence, and provide more localized energy solutions to European
market."
Beyond the joint research project, Trinasolar will establish a
state-of-the-art training center at IES-UPM, providing the latest
solar products and systems. The center will be equipped with solar
technologies, including solar modules, trackers and possibly
storage systems soon. This initiative is Trina's first in
conjunction with a university in Spain, the aim being to support solar energy
development in the region.
"We greatly appreciate this collaboration with Trinasolar for
the long-term joint research program," said Ignacio Anton Hernandez, Director of IES-UPM.
"Trinasolar is a world-renowned solar company whose achievements in
technology R&D and project experience can provide us with
strong research backing. This agreement will not only benefit our
students by providing access to the latest technologies but will
also contribute to the advance of sustainable energy
solutions."
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