Trina Solar Powers Japan's Industrial Energy Storage

Dec 13, 2023 02:17 PM ET
  • Trina Solar enters the industrial energy storage sector in Japan, partnering with Narashinrinsigen to supply 30MWh of storage capacity from 2024. Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 boasts zero battery degradation in the first year of operation. With over 100 global partners and projects exceeding 10 GWh, this collaboration will contribute significantly to the global energy transition.

Trina Solar has landed its first industrial solar energy storage project in Japan, signing a memorandum of understanding with Narashinrinsigen Hozenkousya. The agreement solidifies Trina's entry into the industrial energy storage sector in Japan, with a commitment to supply large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) totaling 30MWh of storage capacity from 2024. Trina Storage recently released Elementa 2 which utilizes battery cells manufactured in-house, with zero battery degradation in the first year of operation. Narashinrinsigen is a longstanding partner with Trina Solar in the modules sector.

Since 2021, Trina Storage has evolved into a vertically integrated BESS solution provider, encompassing battery cells, products, and solutions. It boasts over 100 global partners, negotiating projects exceeding 10 GWh, with an additional 4 GWh under development. Trina Solar has been operating in the Japanese market since 2010 and achieved its highest-ever cumulative module shipment volume of approximately 7.5 GW last year. Todd Li, President of Trina Solar Asia Pacific, expressed his confidence that the collaboration will contribute significantly to the global energy transition. Hosoi Genmei, Representative Director President of the firm from Japan, reiterated his appreciation for Trina Solar and its products.

How is Trina Solar Entering Japan's Industrial Energy Storage Sector?

  • Trina Solar has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply 30MWh of storage capacity from 2024, solidifying its entry to the industrial energy storage sector in Japan.
  • Trina has released Elementa 2 which utilizes battery cells manufactured in-house, with zero battery degradation in the first year of operation.
  • Trina Storage is now a vertically integrated BESS solution provider, encompassing battery cells, products, and solutions with over 100 global partners.
  • Trina Solar has been operating in the Japanese market since 2010 and achieved its highest-ever cumulative module shipment volume of approximately 7.5 GW last year.
  • The collaboration between Trina Solar and Narashinrinsigen Hozenkousya is expected to contribute significantly to the global energy transition.

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