Solar&StorageXtra had the opportunity to connect with Jason Daniels, UK Utilities Sales Manager for Trinasolar, at September’s Solar & Storage Live event in Birmingham.
During our conversation, Jason shared insights on the evolution of solar and storage projects in the UK, the challenges and innovations in the market, and Trina’s commitment to delivering comprehensive solar solutions.
Interview with Jason Daniels, UK Utilities Sales Manager for Trinasolar
What we’re trying to do is to offer solutions that ensure people deploying projects at scale can sell their energy at peak times, whether through tracking systems or energy storage systems.
Xtra: Can you explain Trinasolar’s mission in the industry?
Jason: Trinasolar is one of the pioneers of solar globally. The company was founded in 1997 and has shipped cumulatively well over 200 gigawatts of solar modules.
As the solar market has evolved, we’ve also moved into storage to shift energy generation. Additionally, we have a mounting supply system. Our participation in the market is helping deploy grid-scale projects as well as local, residential, and commercial solutions.
Xtra: Talk to us about your presentation tomorrow.
Jason: Tomorrow, we’ll be looking at the evolution of solar and storage projects in the UK, focusing on their size and what I like to call the shape of them. We’re seeing much more co-location and an increase in trackers being involved.
We’ll be discussing the sizes of the projects and when we can expect to see them deployed.
Xtra: What will Trinasolar be demonstrating at their stand?
Jason: At our stand, we’re demonstrating our utility-scale modules, commercial and residential modules, fixed-mounted systems, and our 1P and 2P tracking systems – these follow the sun using our AI smart technology.
We’re also showcasing our Element 2 storage solution, which consists of 20-foot containers for modular storage. We can scale up to 100 MW or 200 MW, depending on what the market dictates.
Xtra: How do you see the industry evolving and tackling issues over the next decade?
Jason: Some issues in the market include cannibalisation and negative power pricing. What we’re trying to do is to offer solutions that ensure people deploying projects at scale can sell their energy at peak times, whether through tracking systems or energy storage systems.
We’re even exploring green hydrogen solutions. Our goal is to respond to market feedback and demands while continuing to drive toward our mission of solar power for all and an all-solution partner.
Xtra: What benefits can companies and visitors gain from attending Solar & Storage Live?
Jason: Solar and Storage Live is the cornerstone of the renewables event industry in the UK. It’s a wonderful place to attend each year, meeting with friends, colleagues, and connections to facilitate the business to be done for us to meet our net-zero goals.
We have a mission to save the world, and everyone plays their part; that’s what you see on the ground here.
Missed out on Solar & Storage Live, or want to come back for more? Don’t miss the Barcelona edition from 13-14 November.
