In the heart of the Gobi Desert in Jinta, Gansu Province, a remarkable transformation is underway. Once a barren and hostile landscape, the desert is now home to vast rows of solar panels that are turning the sands into a flourishing “blue ocean” of clean energy. Trinasolar has played a pivotal role in this transformation, supplying 100MW of its high-performance Vertex series modules to the project, contributing not only to significant energy generation but also to ecological restoration.
The Vertex modules from Trinasolar, built on the advanced 210mm technology platform, deliver high power output, superior efficiency, and long-term reliability. These features contribute to lowering the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) while ensuring a stable energy yield even in harsh environments marked by drought and frequent sandstorms. The Gobi Desert site enjoys around 3,200 hours of usable sunshine each year, making it an ideal location for large-scale photovoltaic development.
Currently operating at full capacity, the 500MW solar power plant produces approximately 736.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This substantial output leads to savings of nearly 300,000 tons of standard coal each year, a reduction of over 800,000 tons in carbon dioxide emissions, and a decrease of nearly 4,000 tons in particulate matter emissions. Beyond clean energy production, the installation of PV panels also contributes to land restoration by lowering surface temperatures, reducing water evaporation, and curbing wind and sand erosion.
Cao Yunduan, Head of Global Branding and Marketing at Trinasolar, highlighted the broader impact of the project, stating, “This project goes beyond energy generation, it exemplifies how solar power can actively restore degraded land. It stands as a compelling testament to the successful integration of ecological preservation and sustainable energy.”
Trinasolar has firmly established itself as a reliable leader in high-efficiency photovoltaic solutions. Its products are widely adopted by customers across the globe, particularly in challenging desert and arid regions where their durability and performance are most critical. The company continues to expand its influence with multiple landmark projects. Recently, a 1.3GW solar-storage power station in northwestern China was successfully connected to the grid, entirely equipped with Trinasolar’s Vertex N modules. In southwestern China’s Guizhou province, an agrivoltaics power plant with a total capacity of 67.5MW has also been brought online using Trinasolar’s Vertex N 720W series modules. Moreover, a massive 1GW solar-storage project currently under construction in northwest China is utilising 210MW of Trinasolar’s high-efficiency Vertex N 720W series modules and is expected to be operational by the end of this year.
Looking to the future, Trinasolar remains dedicated to advancing smart photovoltaic and energy storage solutions. The company continues to innovate and refine its technology, aiming to deliver even more efficient and reliable products to meet global energy needs and accelerate the transition towards a net-zero carbon future.
