Trina Polycrystalline Solar Panel
Trina Solar’s polycrystalline solar panels, while largely phased out in favor of more efficient monocrystalline models, were once a staple in the solar industry for their affordability and reliability. These panels are still used in some budget-conscious or legacy systems.
Trina Polycrystalline Solar Panels – Overview
Technology & Design
- Cell Type: Polycrystalline silicon
- Cell Configuration: Typically 60 or 72 cells per module
- Power Output Range: 250W to 340W
- Efficiency: Around 15% to 17.5%
- Glass: 3.2 mm tempered glass with anti-reflective coating
- Frame: Anodized aluminum alloy
Performance Specs
- Voltage at Max Power (Vmp): ~30V to 38V
- Current at Max Power (Imp): ~8A to 9A
- Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): ~37V to 46V
- Short Circuit Current (Isc): ~8.5A to 9.5A
- Temperature Coefficient (Pmax): ~-0.41%/°C
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Durability & Warranty
- Wind Load: Up to 2400 Pa
- Snow Load: Up to 5400 Pa
- Product Warranty: 10–12 years
- Performance Warranty: 25 years
- First-year degradation: ≤2.5%
- Annual degradation: ~0.7%
- Output after 25 years: ~80%
Ideal Applications
- Off-grid systems
- Rural electrification
- Budget-friendly residential and commercial projects
- Ground-mounted solar farms with ample space