CHANGZHOU, China, Nov. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited
(NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the
"Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions
and services, today announced that its State Key Laboratory of PV
Science and Technology of China
has set a new world record for a high-efficiency p-type
multi-crystalline silicon (mc-Si) solar cell.
The record-breaking p-type multi-crystalline silicon
solar cell was fabricated on a high-quality mc-Si substrate with a
process that integrates advanced Honey Plus technologies including
back surface passivation and local back surface field. The 156×156
mm2 solar cell reached a total-area efficiency of
21.25%. This result has been independently confirmed by the
Fraunhofer ISE CalLab in Germany.
This efficiency record breaks the previous 20.76% efficiency world
record for mc-Si solar cells also established by Trina Solar one year ago. To set this new
record, only low-cost industrial processes which can be easily
integrated into large-volume production were used.
"We are very pleased to announce the new efficiency results
achieved by our scientists and researchers at the State Key
Laboratory of PV Science and Technology. To the best of our
knowledge, this is the first time ever that a multi-crystalline
silicon solar cell has been able to achieve a conversion efficiency
of over 21%," said Dr. Pierre
Verlinden, Vice-President and Chief Scientist of
Trina Solar. "This exciting result
shows that the development path toward higher efficiencies
continues to be bright, even for silicon. Our aim is to
continuously integrate innovative technological developments to
improve the efficiency and lower the cost of our PV products. This
technology advancement in efficiency will strengthen our leadership
in the PV industry and allow us to continue providing affordable
solar power to the world."
About Trina Solar Limited
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) is a global leader in
photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Founded in 1997 as a
PV system integrator, Trina Solar
today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors,
utilities and developers worldwide. The company's industry-shaping
position is based on innovation excellence, superior product
quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental
stewardship. For more information, please visit
www.trinasolar.com.
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For further information, please contact:
Trina Solar
Limited
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Christensen
IR
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Teresa Tan, CFO
(Changzhou)
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Linda
Bergkamp
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Email:
teresa.tan@trinasolar.com
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Phone: +1 480 614
3014 (US)
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Email:
lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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Yvonne
Young
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Investor Relations
Director
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Email:
ir@trinasolar.com
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