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Trina Solar

4.55 based on 152 reviews
7100 Stevenson Blvd | Fremont California 94538

Consumer Reviews of Trina Solar Solar panels

Bad Batch - Covered under warranty

08/21/2020

We got a bad batch of panels (installed in 2013-2014). Getting Trina to send new panels took 1.5 years. I'm not sure if the breakdown was our solar service company (solar service help), or installers (Verengo - now bankrupt and sold assets Crius) or Trina but there's no reason it should have taken 1.5 years to get new panels.

Best Cost for my Needs

02/20/2020

Efficiency is not off the charts but its close enough to top of list and the additional cost to get highest efficiency is proportionally more. Plus warranty is great

They are rated comperable and same production and waranty

02/19/2020

Had to make a change JA Solar 310 panels were not available for some time.

Company Description

As the world's leading provider of integrated solar energy solutions, Trina Solar has taken the lead in evolving into a brand in the world of energy IoT and is committed to becoming a global leader in this new and emerging sector

Trina Solar is a leading global total solutions provider for solar energy. Founded in 1997, Trina Solar develops proprietary smart PV solutions for large power stations as well as commercial and residential solutions, energy storage systems and photovoltaic modules.

As the world's leading provider of integrated solar energy solutions, Trina Solar has taken the lead in evolving into a brand in the world of energy IoT and is committed to becoming a global leader in this new and emerging sector.


Year started: 1997
Year started renewables: N/A
Licenses: N/A
Other Certifications: N/A
Other Industry Associations: N/A
Last Updated: 08/18/2023

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Bad Batch - Covered under warranty

Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 08/21/2020

We got a bad batch of panels (installed in 2013-2014). Getting Trina to send new panels took 1.5 years. I'm not sure if the breakdown was our solar service company (solar service help), or installers (Verengo - now bankrupt and sold assets Crius) or Trina but there's no reason it should have taken 1.5 years to get new panels.


Best Cost for my Needs

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/20/2020

Efficiency is not off the charts but its close enough to top of list and the additional cost to get highest efficiency is proportionally more. Plus warranty is great


Had to make a change JA Solar 310 panels were not available for some time.


Great

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/18/2020

Recommended


Quality and Efficiency

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/14/2020

Top quality brand, efficient, and built to last.


Great value

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/11/2020

Efficient power conversion


Worked as Promised

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/09/2020

Recommended by installer for my system worked as promised.


Bankable

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/05/2020

Researched the panel to be the most bankable panel available. Simply put, they are the best value. Also, they have a 3rd party warranty to back up their own.


They were recommended by Bright Eye Solar

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/30/2020

Recommendation


Great Warranty

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/29/2020

We did a lot of research and they are the best for the price point.


Great panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/28/2020

Panels have been great and done their job. Attractive option. Not checkerboard blue.


They were what Mark recomended

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/26/2020

Mark's recommendation


Warranty

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/24/2020

good warranty


Trina Solar review

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/20/2020

I was recommended Trina by Blue Raven, I am not aware of other panels and how they produce but I am happy with Trina so far


Quality

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/20/2020

Heard good reviews about trina


High quality solar panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/20/2020

High rated reviews and affordable


A Big Disappointment - My Letter to Vivint

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/16/2020

Vivint Executives/ Staff, I would like to tell you how disappointed I have been since I join Vivint Solar. I have had nothing but issues with the panels, installs, customer service and especially Eli. I have had the Panels off my house more than I have had them on. One time was because I paid to have them removed so I can put an addition on. One that you would have benefited from based on the roof sq. footage and amount of sunlight they would have received. I recently requested to have my panels put back on and to have a redesign do to the new roof configuration. While the gentleman was out for the redesign, he noticed my back roof where I have existing panels still in place looks bad. He suggested Vivint damage solutions should come out and look. They came out said roof is not looking good and we will submit a claim to have it replaced. The panels have only been up a few years there is no reason after the initial roof inspection my Roof should be in REAL BAD shape! If it was 10 years down the line, I would understand it was normal wear and tear damage and I should have to replace the roof. But it is only 3 years. I have had previous issues with the roof in the front leaking once the panels were put on and after going working with Colin and damage solutions they came out and repairs that section of the roof. They said it should not look this bad after only 2 years, and it did. So here we are with the same issue from the panels being installed on the back roof and all the sudden it is my fault the roof is leaking, and it is my fault that under the panels it is all beat up. I am sick and tired of the back and forth with this company and all the work I must do on my side to get things fixed with Vivint. I am the customer I (Customer is not always right, however just look at the history) should not have to jump through hoops for someone to listen or to have someone smart enough to see that my issues do not stem from me or mother nature, but from Vivint who installed these incorrectly. the first time? I honestly do not want anything to do with your company at this point. I’m tired of trying to work with Vivint, instead of Vivint trying to work with a customer. As for Eli, I apologize for have a hot head after our conversation, but I did not agree with what you were telling me on top of all the times I have had issues in the past. It is very irritating to hear you talk down to me over the phone and I was not having it anymore. I still would like to speak with your manager as I was telling you while you Hung the phone up on me. Please have your manager reach out. Thank you in advance. Wayne Johnson


Cheap

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/16/2020

Commonwealth Energy only offered this brand


Solar at Nordic Stone

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/10/2020

We selected this brand based on my project needs and the guidance of Mark at King Solar


Recommended by BPS

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/05/2020

Nice looking


Ok, but two panels died under warranty.

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/03/2020

Power output is good and matches advertised. However, I had two panels die within four years of service. They were under warranty so they were replaced, but still annoying.


Worked with me during the project.

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/30/2019

Kept me to to date with the progress of each step of installation.


Good

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/30/2019

Recommended. by Lumina


These were the panels provided by Blue Raven

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/25/2019

I gave Blue Raven discretion in choosing the brand of panel


Good panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/10/2019

They are producing as advertised thus far


A+++

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/10/2019

[43 new solar panels on a flat roof] I've rarely had such a great experience working with any company, in any field. Zac was very knowledgeable, patient, and good at explaining things in layman's terms. The planning was thorough but efficient, and everything happened within the promised timeframe. The installers were on time and stayed past dark to finish on schedule, leaving no mess or damage to the surrounding areas. The work passed city inspection with no issue. I can't say one bad thing; would recommend without hesitation!


Recommended by Lumina

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/05/2019

Lumina Solar design


I didn't choose this brand

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/05/2019

I didn't pick the brand of solar panels, this is what Blue Raven installed on my house.


great warranty

Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/29/2019

I wanted something that looks sleek and black and these look really sharp and don't stick out much


Everyone, from my first contact with the company until the inspections were completed, was incredibly helpful. They were more than happy to work through a number of different options, figure out a very complicated electrical and roof system, and quickly come up with a solution when it turned out part of my roof couldn't hold panels. Everyone came on time when they were supposed to, answered all my questions no matter how ignorant they sounded, and most importantly, were very friendly and pleasant, in addition to doing top quality work. All told, installation took less than a day, soup to nuts. This company is clearly customer focused, values its clientele and being as thorough and professional as possible.


Panel

Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/01/2019

That was the best panel for combination of cost and production for me


Excellent

Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/25/2019

After reading the information I decided they met my needs and were very good.


Constantly breaking down and no one to fix it

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/29/2019

It is unbelievable how many times these panels have broken down. I’ve had the panels installed through Sun Run back in 2016. Ever since, it has been headaches and no customer service support from anyone. I’ve missed out on power from the best 3 months of the summer and it has caused nothing but high electric bills. Would have paid outright if I had known the warranty was not going to be honored. I would be satisfied if someone would actually come fix this issue rather than give me the run-around over the phone.


The panels suggested we use

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/23/2019

The are performing fine as far we can tell.


Installer Recommendation

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/17/2019

Panels were recommended by installer based on quality, warranty, and cost


Great job

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/16/2019

They were great


That's the only panels choice provided

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/16/2019

Panels look nice.


Trina Solar

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/15/2019

We went with the recommendation of our installer


Suggestion from the sales rep

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/09/2019

Per the salesman they were the most efficient.


Looks great and works well

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/30/2019

Trina solar panels were recommended by Lumina Solar, my solar panel provider


They came with the solution

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/22/2019

For 4 years they have performed without a problem


Nice panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/20/2019

Sleek and functional panels


Innovative Product

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/12/2019

Reliable product


Good Panel

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/04/2019

Good Panel


Part of the Blue Raven package

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/03/2019

Came with Blue Raven package


Choice Provided By Solar Installer

Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/31/2019

These panels were what our installer recommended. This review is not for the panels themselves. They seem to be good panels based on other reviews I've seen around the Internet, so I gave them 4 stars.


Great Panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/17/2019

Panels work great


Since that is what Blue raven uses

Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/11/2019

I did not choose them. That is what Blue Raven offered. Apparently they have good impact shatter resistance.


Great quality

Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/10/2019

These are the solar panels Blue Raven uses. They look great and produce well.


Good Panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/27/2019

Nice Panels


We looked up the panels online and they had great reviews and did not look much different then the premium Panasonic panels RxSun offered.


Quality product

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/25/2019

The 25 year warranty and ease of maintenance


I don't know

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/18/2019

I did not specifically select this brand of panel. It was chosen for me.


I did not choose them

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/18/2019

These panels were supplied by All Season Solar


Great panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/17/2019

Came from peak view solar as the system they sell. Work well as expected. No problem so far at all.


Part of Blue Raven package

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/11/2019

work great


Good Panel

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/07/2019

Nice Looking Panel


Trina was the #2 panel on the Tier 1 List

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/06/2019

Trina is a great middle of the road panel with good warranty and efficiency.


Durable

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/28/2019

I chose Blue Raven's Trina panels because they are durable and had a 25-year warranty.


Recommended

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/23/2019

These panels came highly recommended by the installer


great

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/22/2019

great in all ways


recommended brand

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/22/2019

good panels


Great Panel

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/22/2019

Nice all black color


Look nice and great brand

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/22/2019

Recommended by my solar consultant, Catie. I liked the all black look and reputable brand.


The panels were of excellent design and build.

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/21/2019

Blue Raven Solar selected them


Excellent

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/16/2019

Could not find anything better


Recomended

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/15/2019

Recomended by Envirosolar salesman


Trina solar

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/14/2019

They were recommended as quality products at a lower cost. They fit our rear roofline perfectly and provide adequate energy production to meet our needs.


So far so good

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/14/2019

I did not choose this brand, this was what Peak View Solar installed. I don't think I was given a choice, but I trust Peak View to install a reliable product.


Was recommended

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/12/2019

Was recommended


Advised

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/08/2019

I was advised by my installation company


No idea

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/07/2019

I have no idea about what brand is best.


It works well

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/07/2019

The installer recommend it


Great Recommendations!

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/07/2019

Great recommendations!


Very happy with my product

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/07/2019

So far so good with all of the panels and equipment.


great product

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/07/2019

great product


Like the individual inverters

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/05/2019

Reviews, recommended, warranty, quality, individual inverters.


Efficiency & price

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/02/2019

We felt the quality for the price was best.


Was who blue raven used

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/01/2019

Blue raven recommended


None to leave


Good Panel

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/30/2019

Looks Great on my roof


Performance and Warranty

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/25/2019

25 year warranty


Trina Solar

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/24/2019

Panels were chosen and installed by Blue Raven


known tier-1 panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/23/2019

good quality


The System Well Make

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/22/2019

Very Happy With System, Bolted Directly To The Trusses


Good so far!

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/18/2019

Recommended


Great product

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/13/2019

Great product, looks good on my roof, no problems


good product!

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/11/2019

I trust ProSolar's pick!


Came with system

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/11/2019

Seem to be working as expected


Efficiency , production versus cost

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/09/2019

cost versus Efficiency


Great solar panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/08/2019

They work great, mounted low to the roofline, I barely notice they are up there.


These were the panels Blue Raven used

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/05/2019

good product!


They are on my roof

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/04/2019

They were installed, I researched them, they seem good


Trina Solar Panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/03/2019

We depended on the expertise of Blue Raven Solar to use high quality solar panels and equipment


Recommend

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/03/2019

Recommended by SunBadger


N/A

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/01/2019

I didn't choose them, its what Blue Raven offered.


So far so good

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/29/2019

Verde Solar picked the panels


A++++

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/26/2019

Great quality panels


They were great!

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/26/2019

Great and friendly


Very nice.

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/25/2019

Well built panels


Great high efficiency panel

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/22/2019

They didn't shove the sale down my throat. Other solar companies pressured me. PLUS, they had the lowest price, but the highest quality panels.


Best warranty

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/22/2019

Stylish appearance


Great!

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/21/2019

working great


Not even close to what was promised

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/19/2019

For the savings and safe the planet and now paying more because I pay PSE&G electric & loan for the solar system


SOLID!

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/14/2019

SOLID! great panels and warranties. Look Great too.


Great Panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/08/2019

The panels look great. I haven't turned on the system yet so I can't speak to efficiency, but so far so good.


Excellent Quality

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/04/2019

100% Electric bill offset.


Good quality


Trustworthy brand with quality solar panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/22/2018

Trina Solar is one of the most famous brands in my region for many years. I installed their panels a couple of years ago and they work well to date.


mohamed Asriy

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/03/2018

Best Product


Great Quality Panels

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/02/2018

They manufacture the highest quality panels in the field. We installed 2 mw and the customer service was great and they helped us meet our deadline.


Review added by Jay P.

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/18/2018

Can't say much here because all I know is that they are working well, even on cloudy days.


Review added by Dashboard

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/14/2018

n/a


Review added by TechGeeksolar

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/02/2018

They look very nice!!


Review added by ELopez

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/18/2018

Nice Looking...


Review added by Kimb

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/29/2017

They look great... excited to see how they work


Review added by bastropregina

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/22/2017

The panels look fantastic and lay flat on the roof. They are very efficient and high tech.


Review added by Mrs. Saunders

Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/27/2017

I inspected my panels after my installation and I’m happy with the quality of my panels.


Review added by Scobie

Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/14/2017

Panels are performing as expected.


Review added by Elton

Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/14/2017

I have to trust SolarEnergyWorld on this as I didn't research it. I do trust them because of the relationship I built with them. I have had no problems so far and no electricity bills!


Review added by James_Barth

Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/23/2017

Excellent panel, excellent resistance to hail and wind and snow load. These panels will handle baseball sized hail


Review added by James_Barth

Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/23/2017

Been very happy with the panels, since living in Wyoming we can get harsh hail and wind these panels are supposed to withstand baseball sized hail, and the mounting hardware can handle wind in excess of 120 MPH


Review added by Paolo5286

Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/20/2017

So far so good


Review added by Lauren m

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/23/2017

Saved me hundreds of dollars


Review added by Madera-CA-Girl

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/11/2017

None


Review added by Jae 2 Travel

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/09/2017

Panels seem fine. Great warranty.


Review added by Barbbarb

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/28/2017

Our black panels look better than the neighbors blue!


Review added by solarlovingdude

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/18/2017

Great panels. Loving the performance


Review added by JOAT

Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/12/2017

Panels producing well over 13 hours a day for July and August.
On very cloudy days still have about 50% output.


Review added by CLAUDIO

Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/23/2017

VERY NICE


Review added by vivint unhappy

Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/22/2017

No comments


Review added by Lou9

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/29/2017

Excellent performance and very attractive.


Review added by R0dale

Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/21/2017

After looking into Solar world. I found Trina produces just a little bit more. I am happy


Review added by beaver

Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/25/2017

great


Lobel Solar Power System

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/29/2017

We are using same and very nice output and support.

thanks 9327007854


LobelSolar
04/29/2017
Thanks Nice Performance

Review added by bubby0723

Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/03/2017

Great Panel


Review added by beaublanco

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/31/2017

Looks amazing, I can nearly notice them


Review added by JEABII

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/09/2017

They work great


Review added by "G"

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/05/2017

Very nice.


Review added by aries

Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/01/2017

Felt comfortable that they have been in business for so long and that they are a very large company and are very strong financially


Review added by D.McDonald60

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/18/2017

Great service


Review added by Den323

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/16/2017

Love the look of them on my roof


Review added by TRocky

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/09/2017

What can I say, The panels do their job, They collect sunlight, They do looks good and DT Solar did a nice job installing them.


Review added by Pat1

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/04/2017

No problems to date !!


Review added by rbracco

Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/01/2017

Good value


Review added by solarrat

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/26/2017

I was told by the Titan Solar sales rep, Dante Shur, that they were the best. Since the system is still sitting unfinished on my roof, I can't judge the panel performance.


Review added by rbracco

Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/25/2017

Panels are well made and function well


Review added by gurk

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/21/2016

Good reviews


Review added by Greggjustgotsolar

Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/15/2016

From my research I did before choosing which panels I wanted, I was looking for a panel with a longer track record than others. (I understand almost all panels have equivalent warranties, so I wanted panels from a well-known producer) they look awesome! I will see how they perform and update as I'm tracking the panels performance.
I really like the optimizes that are build into each panel. It gives me the ability to monitor each panel remotely. The other company I was considering charged me quite abbot for this, but Air Wind included it in their base package. Pretty cool!


Review added by Mountain man dog

Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/30/2016

Great


Review added by Kelly R.

Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/26/2016

Attractive, sturdy, and performance powerhouses!


As expected

Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/26/2013

Panels look good and work as expected- no complaints here.


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