On May 22, Trinasolar joins the global community in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity, embracing this year's theme, “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.” As the world transitions toward clean energy, Trinasolar demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by integrating biodiversity conservation into its innovative, scenario-based PV and energy storage solutions, showcasing how renewable energy can coexist with ecological preservation.
Reimagine deserts and build a solar oasis of life
Deserts, often perceived as barren and lifeless, hold vast potential for renewable energy development and ecological restoration. Trinasolar's tailored desert solutions—comprising modules, energy storage systems, and smart trackers—demonstrate how these arid landscapes can be transformed into sustainable hubs of innovation and biodiversity.
The extreme conditions of deserts demand exceptional reliability from solar products. Trinasolar's Vertex N series modules are designed to thrive in extreme environments. The series has been deployed at sites like Saudi Arabia's Jubail 3A desalination plant, China's 100 MW Ulan Buh Desert plant, and Uzbekistan's Navoi Power Station. Beyond generating clean energy, the Vertex N modules contribute to environmental restoration by stabilizing sand, reducing wind erosion, and improving microclimates, which foster vegetation recovery. Additionally, the panels provide shade that helps desert species like lizards, fennec foxes, and beetles survive harsh temperatures.
TrinaTracker further enhances the resilience and efficiency of desert projects. Equipped with the SuperTrack smart control algorithm, these trackers feature sand-proof designs, including maintenance-free spherical bearings to withstand erosion. The Vanguard product family, including 1P and 2P trackers, is tailored for harsh desert environments. Proven in projects such as Chile's Atacama Solar Plant, the 120 MW PV power plant in Dunhuang, Gansu province, and the 380 MW plant in Gonghe, Qinghai province, TrinaTracker not only boosts power generation efficiency but also reduces maintenance costs. When integrated with the Trina Smart Cloud platform, these technologies set a benchmark for sustainable development in desert ecosystems, showcasing how renewable energy can coexist with and support fragile environments.
Flourish under the panel
Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth, supporting ecosystems that sustain plants, animals, and microorganisms. Trinasolar's agrivoltaics, aquavoltaics, and other integrated solutions demonstrate how clean energy can enhance natural ecosystems.
In Luodian county, Guizhou province, Trinasolar's 67.5 MW agrivoltaic power station exemplifies the dual-use approach by combining electricity generation with farming. This approach optimizes land use while providing stable electricity to drive local economic growth. Similarly, in New Zealand's Waikato region, the Te Herenga o Te Rān Solar Farm integrates sheep grazing with renewable energy production using Vertex N modules. Elevated solar panels allow livestock and energy generation to coexist seamlessly, offering shade for sheep during hot weather while enriching farmland ecosystems through natural grazing practices.
From desert reclamation to agrivoltaic projects, these initiatives showcase the mutual benefits of biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic development, proving that humanity's need to thrive can align with protecting the planet's sacred ecosystems.
Biodiversity, a shared responsibility
Trinasolar is committed to protecting biodiversity across all aspects of its operations, and biodiversity serves as an important indicator for projects’ environmental evaluation. In the planning of large-scale solar projects, the company strictly adheres to ecological redlines, prioritizing the preservation of local ecosystems.
In 2024, to combat deforestation, Trinasolar has partnered with ReTree to launch the three-year Trina Forest initiative, which aims to restore 14,016 square meters of degraded soil in Vértice del Frío, Spain. This effort underscores the company's dedication to ecological restoration and sustainable development.
Protecting the planet is a shared responsibility. Looking ahead, Trinasolar will continue to uphold its mission of “Solar Energy for All” while leveraging technological innovation to advance biodiversity conservation.