Leading provider of photovoltaic (PV) and smart energy total solutions, Trina Solar, has revealed plans to open a new distribution facility in Kenya. The new facility, which is situated in Nairobi, will serve all surrounding nations and serve as a regional hub for the East Africa region.
To ensure that customers reach them quickly and effectively, the new facility aims to achieve faster delivery times.
In Kenya, the estimated solar potential is almost 15000 MW. Kenya’s Vision 2030 seeks to modernize the country and its manufacturing industry powered by clean and reliable energy in eight years’ time.
According to Trina Solar, the latest photovoltaic Vertex Panel modules are the latest innovative upgrade to the 210mm modules that boost performance and are more suitable for hot climes due to their lower temperature coefficient and operating temperature, generating a huge amount of energy even in a limited space.
The upgraded Vertex module’s innovation lies in its high efficiency, better reliability, and more energy yield. Its revolutionary features include innovative low voltage and high string power, leading to a reduced BOS (Balance of System) cost.
The module is also characterized by its high customer value and reduced labor costs with its lower LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy). Moreover, it has the lowest guaranteed first year and annual degradation and is designed for compatibility with existing mainstream system components, said the company.
Antonio Jimenez, Managing Director and Vice President for Trina Solar MEA, stated: “Kenya is a strategic market for solar energy consumption. By opening a second facility in Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy, we take a step that underlines the company’s growing footprint in Africa to cater to the rapidly-growing demand for solar energy in generating power for residential, commercial, and industrial needs, in addition to farming and agriculture. “
“Given the availability of the latest next-generation photovoltaic vertex panels across the continent, we are confident that making our products locally accessible will help us establish ourselves as the customers’ preferred supplier. Trina Solar is pleased to be offering renewable and sustainable energy solutions to the nation and the continent at large as we concentrate on bringing cutting-edge technology and innovation to the region ” he Added.
