Trina Solar’s bifacial modules for Karavasta Solar
Trina Solar delivers 140 MW Vertex bifacial modules to Karavasta Solar in Albania
Image source: Voltalia
Albania, Fier: Trina Solar delivers 140 MW Vertex bifacial modules to Karavasta Solar in Albania
Trina Solar Co., Ltd., a global leader in smart solar energy solutions for a net-zero future, has delivered a volume of 140 MW of its Vertex dual-glass bifacial modules to Karavasta Solar in Albania on behalf of Voltalia. The project will be the largest of its kind in the Western Balkans.
Karavasta Solar was initiated following a call for tenders by the Albanian government for this project in 2022 and won by Voltalia, an international player in renewable energies. Trina Solar has partnered with Voltalia for this project and has been selected to provide its ultra-high performance Vertex dual-glass bifacial modules. They are mounted on single-axis trackers to suit the flat terrain of the plant, offering an installed capacity of 140 MWp.
The project is estimated to be live by the end of 2023. It is set to yield 265 GWh per year, covering the annual electricity needs of 220,000 inhabitants and saving approximately 29,165 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Constantin von Alvensleben, Country Manager of Voltalia Albania said: “Having launched Karavasta Solar in the summer of 2022, it’s incredible to be working with Trina Solar to bring the project to life. We are dedicated to a cleaner, brighter future for all in a way that also directly benefits the communities where our projects are based, so we look forward to completing the project and seeing the difference it makes to the area.”
Gonzalo de la Viña, President EMEA at Trina Solar, added: “Our involvement in the Karavasta Solar project is another significant milestone for Trina Solar in expanding our footprint in the fast-growing Balkan region. We are thrilled that Voltalia have chosen our modules for the Karavasta Solar site. I have no doubt that together we will make an extraordinary impact on the local community and beyond as we continue our efforts to drive the energy transition forward.”
Source: Trina Solar
