Welcome on Board Trina Storage

The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) is glad to extend a warm welcome to its newest member Trina Storage who joined EASE in April 2024. Gabriele Buccini, Head of Utility Storage at Trina Solar Europe, accepted to discuss with us about the expertise of Trina Storage in energy storage and expectations from this collaboration with EASE.

EASE: Thank you for accepting this interview. We're delighted to have Trina Storage as a new member. Can you provide an overview of Trina Storage’s activities in the energy storage sector and share some key insights from your company's work in this field?

We are excited and honoured to join the European Association for Storage of Energy. At Trina Solar, we are committed to leading the way in smart solar energy solutions and facilitating the transformation of new power systems for a net-zero future. Our commitment to cost-competitive storage is a natural evolution of our journey, which began with the manufacturing of solar modules over 26 years ago. Over the years, we have expanded our expertise to include solar tracking solutions and have become a global leader in these areas.

Trina Storage overseas business unit was launched in 2021 with solutions integrating third-party systems. This represented a significant step in gaining experience and building our local capabilities. Now, we have expanded our manufacturing capabilities upstream, which includes the production of in-house cells, modules, and containers, for complete vertical integration. Our manufacturing capacity is scaling up to over 20 GWh this year - entirely focused on stationary applications – for both standalone and integrated storage systems, always complemented by our robust local services.

Trina Storage current focus markets are in China, North America, and Europe. Here in Europe, we leverage our existing structure, which includes more than 300 employees across the continent. By the end of 2024, we expect to have around 20 storage projects online across the European Union, mostly in UK and the first ones in Germany.

EASE: We anticipate a fruitful collaboration and value your contributions to our Working Groups and Task Forces. What motivated Trina Storage to join EASE, and what specific areas or initiatives are you most excited about participating in within our association?

We believe in the potential of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to transform Europe’s energy landscape, which aligns with our commitment to advancing the transition to green energy. Joining EASE allows us to contribute to a virtuous storage community that supports the EU’s ambitions for a sustainable energy future.

Our decision to join EASE was driven by our desire to actively engage in the policy and technology discussions that will define the future of energy storage and renewable energy integration in Europe. As a member, we look forward to sharing our global expertise and local insights to influence the development of energy storage solutions.

We are particularly enthusiastic about initiatives that focus on setting the right targets and regulatory frameworks for energy storage, which are crucial to accelerating the green energy transition and climate neutrality by 2050. Through our engagement with EASE, we are committed to supporting the development of standards and policies that ensure safety, supply chain security, and net zero impact, fostering healthy market dynamics across Europe.

EASE: Looking ahead, how do you envision energy storage contributing to the ongoing energy transition? What role do you see Trina Storage playing in advancing and shaping the future of energy storage within this context?

Energy storage, particularly Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), is crucial for enabling higher penetration of renewable energy sources. BESS provide critical services such as grid stabilization—including frequency containment reserve (FCR), frequency restoration reserve (FRR), and local services like reactive power—as well as energy shifting capabilities. These functionalities are essential for managing the intermittency of renewable energy and enhancing grid reliability.

While we foresee other technologies such as Hydrogen playing a significant role in longer-duration energy storage, we believe that BESS has not yet reached its full potential. Our R&D department is actively working on advancing battery technology, exploring more advanced battery chemistries, and improving thermal designs to enhance performance and efficiency. These developments will expand the potential applications of BESS, making it even more integral to the energy transition.

At Trina Solar, with over 50,000 global employees dedicated to fostering a green energy sector, we are fully committed to integrating BESS into our portfolio. We believe that both front-of-the-meter (FTM) and behind-the-meter (BTM) applications, whether residential, commercial and industrial or utility, will significantly support the adoption of renewable energy. As we continue to innovate across solar and storage, Trina Solar aims to be at the forefront of shaping the future of energy storage, aligning with our vision for a sustainable and resilient energy future.

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