
Trinasolar has received the highest possible AA rating from TÜV Rheinland for PV supply chain traceability, covering all stages from polysilicon to modules, the certification confirming the transparency and reliability of its upstream and downstream supply chains.
TÜV Rheinland carried out a detailed on-site audit of Trinasolar’s supply chain traceability mechanisms, the evaluation including an assessment of the company’s supply chain management policies, system capabilities and on-site execution. The audit aimed to verify that the raw materials used at every stage of production meet the required consistency standards. The rating system is divided into five levels, with Trinasolar receiving the top AA rating in all key segments, covering polysilicon, ingots, wafers, cells and modules.
TÜV Rheinland’s Xia Bo complimented Trina’s comprehensive traceability mechanisms, commenting: “Strong supply chain traceability is a key indicator of transparency and reliability. Trinasolar has become the first in the industry to achieve the highest full-chain rating from polysilicon to modules, demonstrating its outstanding supply chain management capabilities.”
Trina’s Du Qingguo, Vice President and Head of Quality Process Digitalization, added: “Trinasolar has long been committed to building a high-quality supply chain management platform by systematically managing suppliers at all levels and encouraging continuous improvement in their performance. Through close collaboration with Global Customer Service, IT and Intelligent Manufacturing departments and both upstream and downstream partners across the PV supply chain, the company has established a comprehensive traceability mechanism, setting a benchmark for supply chain traceability in the PV industry.”