Here's how industrial clusters in China are moving towards energy self-sufficiency
Industrial clusters can be heavy emitters, but sites in China show how they provide important opportunities for reducing Scope 2 emissions
Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is mainly engaged in photovoltaic (PV) products, PV systems and smart energy. PV products include R&D, production and sales of PV modules. PV systems consist of power stations and system products. Smart energy mainly comprises PV power generation and operation and maintenance, smart solutions for energy storage, smart microgrids and the development and sales of multi-energy systems. By the second quarter of 2023, its cumulative shipments of PV modules had exceeded 150 GW, which is close to the installed capacity of 6.5 Three Gorges Dam power stations and equivalent to planting 11 billion trees worldwide.
The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains is enabling more resilient, sustainable and inclusive manufacturing ecosystems and supply chains.
The Centre for Energy and Materials is driving initiatives and coalitions to ensure the energy transition is sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable.
The Centre for Nature and Climate is accelerating net-zero climate action, regenerates food, water and ocean systems, and promotes circular economies.