This means that Trinasolar’s entire Vertex n-type dual-glass portfolio has now received European EPD certifications.
The EPD certification is an internationally recognised third-party verification report based on the ISO 14025 standard. Through a rigorous analysis of data, it tracks full-process environmental impact of the whole product lifecycle from cradle to grave, including raw material sourcing, manufacturing and processing, transportation, production utility and recycling.
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TÜV Rheinland carried out tests on Trinasolar’s Vertex S+ series modules. When awarded, this certification provides authoritative environmental performance figures.
In January 2024, Trinasolar’s Vertex N modules received ISO 14067 certification on carbon footprint from UL Solutions as well as EPD Italy’s certification (see here), while TrinaTracker was recently granted a carbon footprint certification from Bureau Veritas for its manufacturing plant in Viana, Spain. In addition, in 2023 Trinasolar’s Yiwu manufacturing facility was certified as a Zero Carbon Factory – the first factory in the PV industry to be awarded zero-carbon status by an independent agency. (mfo)
