Trina Solar has joined with five other leading manufacturers – Astronergy, Canadian Solar, Risen Energy, TCL Zhonghuan and Tongwei – to establish the 700W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance.
Based on the standard dimensions of 700W+ ultra-high power modules, together with the “T/CPIA 0003-2022 Technical Specification for Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic Module Dimensions and Mounting Holes” document issued by the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, the six manufacturers have proposed that 700W modules in all PV companies should adhere to existing agreed industry dimensions (module size: 2384mm x 1303mm; module long-side vertical hole distance: 400mm/1400mm) and a hole distance of 790mm has been added to the standard. In addition, the group has stated that it is vital for companies, in both the industry upstream and downstream, to develop efficient and advanced technologies and application solutions.
Reducing LCOE through enhancing module efficiency and power output has become an inexorable trend in the industry. The companies pointed out that the PV industry entered its 600W+ era three years ago, as a result of the efforts of the PV open innovation ecological alliance, with module power output subsequently upgraded from 600W+ to 700W+ with the application of n-type high-efficiency cell technology, including TOPCon and HJT, and G12 (210mm) large-format wafer technology.