2015 Global PV Modules Ranked

According to the analysis data of Global Data, a research and consulting company in the United Kingdom, Trina Solar continues to claim the world's largest solar PV module manufacturer in 2015. The production capacity of crystalline silicon modules is up to 4.55 GW. Artes ranked second with a capacity of 3.9 GW.

Trina Solar is committed to expanding its influence in key markets around the world, using its innovative high-quality solar products, strong sales network and brand recognition, enabling the company to obtain a large number of opportunities.

Solar cell efficiency improved significantly

In the past year, Trina Solar has achieved remarkable results. The efficiency of its monocrystalline silicon solar cells has been refreshed by 22.13% of records, breaking the previous record of 21.40%. In a short period of one year, the efficiency has increased by 0.73%.

In addition, the company announced the establishment of a new production base in Thailand with the addition of 500MW modules and 700MW battery capacity. Together with the Malaysian plant, it will help expand the production capacity of Trina Solar and increase its competitiveness in the international market.

After the completion of the acquisition of Sharp's subsidiary recurrent energy, the company's global layout accelerated, and its financial status improved significantly.

The acquisition doubled the total solar project of the Artes Solar project and its subsequent solar energy projects. This made Artes rise from fourth place in 2014 to second place last year, replacing Yingli and Jingke Energy.

The third largest PV manufacturer in 2015 was Jinko Energy, with a production capacity of 3.79 GW. JA Solar ranked fourth with a capacity of 3.38 GW, Hanwha QCELLS ranked fifth, and production capacity of 3.2 GW.

Global Data also pointed out that Yingli’s 2014 capacity was 3.35 GW, but it did not benefit from the growing trend of solar energy. In 2015, the capacity dropped to 2.35 GW. Liquidity problems and repayment of debt led Yingli to drop from second place in the global ranking to seventh place.