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Report: Trina Vertex.

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April 29, 2022
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Utility/ large-scale project developers and investors alike possess a broadening choice towards solar module options improving the all-important Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE). Trina’s Vertex solar module range available in a plethora of options is proving to be one of the most in-demand modules in this booming global market.

Model:  

Trina Vertex.

Variants:

Monofacial. 

DE18 (150-cell);  485 – 515 W. 

DE19 (110-cell);  535 – 560 W.  

DE20 (120-cell);  585 – 605 W.

DE21 (132-cell);  645 – 670 W.

Bifacial.

DEG18M  (150-cell);  480 – 505 W. 

DEG19 (110-cell);  530 – 555 W.  

DEG20 (120-cell);  580 – 600 W.

DE21 (132-cell);  640 – 665 W.

Features: 

Bifacial options. Improved practicality for the intended design. Respectable power density.

Related: 

THE (NOT SO) SECRET WEAPON WITHIN THE TRINA SOLAR SUITE.

Report: Vertex S (residential).

Report: Vertex S plus (n-type residential).

The following detailed product analysis for the Trina Vertex should be used as a guide only. Individual circumstances and compatibilities must always be taken into account when selecting the ideal solar module. This content comprises the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) based on available product specifications at compilation (refer to post date).

1. Design: 83/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
Cell Type
P-Type monocrystalline.
Vertex datasheet section; Mechanical Data, Solar Cells (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Cell Configuration
210mm wafer. DE18; 150 x 1/3 cells, DE19; 110 x 1/2 cells, DE20; 120 x 1/2 cells, DE21; 132 x 1/2 cells.
Vertex datasheet section; Mechanical Data, No. of Cells (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Contact
Advanced multi-busbar.
Vertex datasheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Enhanced
DE; PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell). DEG; Bifacial (Module power increases 5-25% generally (per different reflective condition)(100).
Vertex datasheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Encapsulation
DE; 3.2mm, High Transmission, AR Coated Heat Strengthened Glass WITH manufacturer specified polymer (black) substrate (EVA/POE). DEG; 2mm Anti-Reflective superstrate, 2mm Tempered Glass substrate with aluminium frame (100).
Vertex datasheet section; Mechanical Data, Glass/Encapsulate material (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Certifications
TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD
Reference documents.
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Awards
Affiliated Recognition; Intersolar Award 2021 finalist (photovoltaics); Trina Vertex S series.
Press release (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Design Overall
Trina Vertex (monofacial)
Above Avg (Cat3)
83/100
Design Overall
Trina Vertex (bifacial)
Above Avg (Cat4)
89/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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2. DURABILITY: 71/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
Positive loading
Test load – 5400 Pa, min10% coverage ratio, temp. 25 ±5°C, max humidity 75 %, ±5 % load uniformity, 3 cycles of 1 hr applied load.
IEC 61215-2 MQT16 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Negative loading
Test load – 2400 Pa, min10% coverage ratio, temp. 25 ±5°C, max humidity 75 %, ±5 % load uniformity, 3 cycles of 1 hr applied load.
IEC 61215-2 MQT16 (reference documents).
Average
50
Damp heat test
2000 Hrs – Test Temp: (85 ± 2)°C, Relative humidity: (85 ± 5)%.
IEC 61215-2 MQT13 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Thermal cycle test
600 Cycles – Temp range: (-40 ± 2) to (+85 ± 2) °C.
IEC 61215-2 MQT11 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Potential induced degredation
Resistant.
(IEC TS 62804) PID determined by MQT 13, MQT 15 & MQT 01 of IEC 61215-2 & Clause 5.5 Voltage stress test (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Salt mist resistance
Severity 6 – CX Offshore, ToW (N/A).
IEC 61701 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Amonia resistance
1 cycle = test section 1 + test section 2 = 24 h, Total test duration = 20 cycles (480 h).
IEC 62716 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Sand and dust resistance
Not Listed.
IEC 60068-2-68 (reference documents).
Below Avg (Cat4)
10
Hail impact resistance
Diameter: 35mm ±5%, Mass: 20.7 grams ±5%, Speed: 27.2m/sec ±2%.
IEC 61215-2 & 61646 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Durability Overall
Trina Vertex
Above Avg (Cat2)
71/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

3. Efficiency: 70/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Module efficiency (max)
21.6%
Trina Vertex data sheet section; Electrical Data (STC), Module Efficiency η m (%) (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Temperature coefficient (Pmax)
-0.34%oC
Trina Vertex data sheet section; Temperature Ratings, Temperature Coefficient of PMAX (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Power tolerance (max)
0~+5W
Trina Vertex data sheet section; Electrical Data (STC), Power Tolerance-PMAX (W) (reference documents).
Average
50
NOCT power density (max)
161 W/m2
Calculated, input source; Vertex S data sheet; Peak Power Watts-PMAX, NOCT, Temp Coefficient, Dimensions (LxW) (internal post).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Efficiency Overall
Trina Vertex (monofacial)
Above Avg (Cat2)
70/100
Efficiency Overall
Trina Vertex (bifacial). *Subjective, calculated factoring rear side efficiency gain potential 25%.
Above Avg (Cat3)
80/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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4. PERFORMANCE: 75/100

IMPORTANT: The Trina Vertex product guarantee should be interpreted in conjunction with the entire Global Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules, or that of which succeeds it. Listed below are the Solar Analytica data point indicators for ranking analysis only and are not a substitute for interpretation of the performance guarantee.

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
1st-year degradation (max)
2.0%
Global Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules, section; 3. Warranty, d) 25 Year Limited Power Output Warranty for Back Sheet Glass Products (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Annual degradation (max after year-1)
DE;0.55% p.a. DEG;0.4% p.a (70).
Global Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules, section; 3. Warranty, d) 25 Year Limited Power Output Warranty for Back Sheet Glass Products (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Performance guarantee period
DE;25-years. DEG;30-years (80).
Global Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules, section; 3. Warranty, d) 25 Year Limited Power Output Warranty for Back Sheet Glass Products (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Performance guantee assurance
Parts , Service, Transport.
Global Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules, section; 6) Repair, Replacement or Refund Remedy (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Performance Overall
Trina Vertex (monofacial)
Above Avg (Cat3)
75/100
Performance Overall
Trina Vertex (bifacial).
Above Avg (Cat3)
82/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

5. Guarantee: 80/100

IMPORTANT: The Trina Vertex product guarantee should be interpreted in conjunction with the entire Global Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules, or that of which succeeds it. Listed below are the Solar Analytica data point indicators for ranking analysis only and are not a substitute for interpretation of the performance guarantee.

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
Guarantee period
12-years
Global Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules, section; 3. Warranty, b) 12 Year Limited Product Warranty (reference documents).
Average
50
Guarantee assurance
Parts, Service, Transport.
Global Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules, section; 6) Repair, Replacement or Refund Remedy (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Established
1997 (25-years).
Wikipedia: Trina Solar (external).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Certified installer network
Yes, without additional end-user/installer benefits benefits.
Authorised distributor and reseller network (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Manufacturer bankability
AA, PV Moduletech, Feb 2022.
Bankability ratings (internal).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Guarantee Overall
Trina Vertex
Above Avg (Cat3)
80/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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Overall: 76/100

Category
Classification
Points
Detail
Design
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
83
Criteria >
Durability
Very Good
Above Avg (Cat2)
71
Criteria >
Efficiency
Very Good
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Criteria >
Performance
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
75
Criteria >
Guarantee
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
82
Criteria >
Overall: Trina Vertex (monofacial)
Above Avg (Cat3)
76/100
Overall: Trina Vertex (bifacial)
Above Avg (Cat3)
80/100
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General product questions should be made using the comments section at the bottom of this post (keep scrolling). 

How was this score calculated >

The Trina Vertex S range of solar modules has been calculated using the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) 2.1.1 >

Reference documents >
  • Trina Vertex DE18M(II) 490-515W datasheet.
  • Trina Vertex DE18M.08(II) 485-510W datasheet.
  • Trina Vertex DE19 535-560W datasheet.
  • Trina Vertex DE20 585-605W datasheet.
  • Trina Vertex DE21 645-670W datasheet.
  • Limited Warranty For Trina Solar Brand Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Modules warranty document.
  • Trina Solar TÜV Rheinland dual glass certifications.
  • Trina Solar TÜV Rheinland standard module certifications.
  • Trina Vertex user manual.
  • Trina Vertex installation manual.
  • 2021 Intersolar Award Finalist Trina Solar Vertex press release.
  • IEC 61215-2 External site >
  • IEC 61701 External site >
  • IEC 62716 External site >
  • IEC TS 62804-1-1 External site >
  • IEC 60068-2-68 External site >
Trina Solar panels overall >

How does the current range of Trina Solar panels compare against each other? Discover >

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