North asia solar container integration

What is a solarcontainer?

The Solarcontainer is a photovoltaic power plant that was specially developed as a mobile power generator with collapsible PV modules as a mobile solar system, a grid-independent solution represents. Solar panels lay flat on the ground. This position ensures maximum energy harvest Panels lays flat on the ground.

How many households can a solar Container Supply?

Based on an average power consumption of a 4-person household of 4000 kWh per year and a location in Southern Germany, the solar container can supply approx. 32 households with climate-friendly electricity. At a location in Southern Europe it can even be up to 50 households due to the high solar radiation.

How many installers does a solarcontainer need?

At least 3-4 installers and 1 crane operator are needed to put the Solarcontainer into operation within one day. How many households can one Solarcontainer supply with electricity?

How did Maersk optimise Trina Solar's domestic transport route?

Maersk also optimised Trina Solar's domestic transportation route by using barges or rail to transport products from Nanjing to Shanghai or Ningbo, significantly reducing logistics costs and carbon emissions.

How did transportation cost affect Trina Solar?

The unwarranted transportation cost affected the company’s overall cost of production and profitability. The problem was worsened by the limited availability of long-haul trucks. Furthermore, Trina Solar was at risk of supply chain disruptions due to a pile up of finished goods at factory sites.

Why did Trina Solar join Maersk?

Highlights from the tie-up with Maersk included: The successful partnership resulted in savings of over US$2.5 million and enabled Trina Solar to reduce production costs and optimise resources. The time for empty container pick-up was brought forward from 7 days before the estimated time of departure (ETD) to 14 days before the ETD.