Trinasolar US, a global leader in smart solar products and energy solutions, joined industry leaders and experts for Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar & Energy Storage Summit, a two-day event offering critical insights into evolving policies, supply chain dynamics, and strategies to accelerate clean energy deployment and module lifecycles.
Billy Christie, Director of Engineering Center at Trinasolar US, spoke on the panel discussion “Solar modules from cradle to grave.” Leveraging over a decade of experience, Billy discussed how Trinasolar is advancing solar module sustainability through innovative manufacturing, extended reliability, and responsible decommission planning. He also highlighted Trina’s work with partners to build out transparent decommissioning strategies, emphasizing the importance of incorporating circularity and materials recovery into early project planning.
“Trina is leading the way in deploying next-generation cell technologies like high-efficiency n-type TOPCon modules at scale,” said Billy Christie, Director of Engineering Center at Trinasolar US. “These innovations not only increase energy yield but also support manufacturing by reducing carbon, minimizing waste through automation, and aligning with domestic content goals. These innovations are central to driving down the environmental footprint of solar modules while scaling clean energy deployment in a cost-effective way.”
Billy Christie brought a unique perspective to the conversation, emphasizing the importance of designing panels with disassembly and end-of-life considerations in mind. He discussed how regional demands can directly influence product innovation. This approach reflects a broader shift in the industry toward prioritizing durability and long-term reliability, underscoring that a module’s end of life is inherently tied to its quality. It advocates for design strategies that maximize performance, repairability, and recyclability from the outset.
For more than 27 years, Trina has offered breakthrough technical innovation alongside a financial performance. Earlier this year, the company secured a place on the BNEF Tier 1 PV module manufacturer list, underscoring its leadership in smart PV and energy storage solutions.
About Trinasolar
Trinasolar was founded in 1997. As a leading global provider of photovoltaic (PV) modules and smart energy solutions, Trinasolar delivers PV products, applications, and services to promote sustainable development for the benefit of all humanity. By the end of June 2024, Trinasolar has shipped more than 225GW of modules. Trinasolar has obtained extensive technical and brand recognition from renowned independent institutes worldwide, demonstrating the PV market's strong confidence in Trina’s product value, technological innovation, and financial performance. It has scored 100% in the BNEF Bankability Survey 7 years in a row, has won “Overall Highest Achiever” by RETC for four consecutive years, was awarded the highest ranking, AAA, 5 times in a row in the PVTech Bankability Ratings report, and has been awarded “Top Performer” by PVEL for 10 consecutive years.
