As the solar revolution in Sri Lanka picks up its momentum, the country’s premier solar solutions provider JLanka continues to proactively explore global technological trends and advancements across the renewable energy space that can further accelerate the country’s progress towards 100% energy efficiency.
With the endorsement of the Sri Lankan Government as per the Renewable Energy Policy to diversify into renewable energy sources, required incentives and assistance has been provided for renewable energy resource development within the country. Residential solar solutions have been one of the fastest growing verticals in the sector, with homeowners looking to make long-term investments through these incentives in extremely durable, safe and reliable solar solutions with a comprehensive warranty.
“The opportunity we have been given as solar pioneers in Sri Lanka through this national energy policy is immense,” stated Engineer Channa Silva, Head of Project Management at JLanka Technologies. “We understand our responsibility towards the Sri Lankan consumer, to introduce them to new, innovative and most importantly efficient solutions in this energy transformation.”
As market leaders, JLanka Technologies plays an important role in implementing the most efficient solar solutions through their partnerships with global solar industry leaders such as Trina Solar, ranked as a Tier 1 solar panel manufacturer and the most bankable PV module manufacturer in the world. One such innovative solution that will soon be introduced to the market through this partnership is Trinahome – a complete residential solar solution for the evolving energy consumer.
“Drawing from 20 years of manufacturing excellence, Trina Solar has evolved from being a module manufacturer to a services and solutions provider in the global solar landscape. One such solution that has been successful across our home base in China is the Trinahome solution.” stated Ms. Daphne Chee Chin Yee, the Trinahome Business Lead for Asia Pacific and Middle East during her visit to Sri Lanka recently. With over 15,000 Trinahome units installed in China just last year, Trina Solar wished to explore the demand for the product across the Asia Pacific.
“While the market size and accessibility to the source were key reasons why we approached countries such as India and Australia, Sri Lanka was a country that showed major progress in terms of solar policies. Since Trina Solar was already the leading solar panel used in Sri Lankan installations, we are collaborating with our local partner JLanka to introduce the Trinahome solution to the Sri Lankan market.”
Over the years, local energy consumers have been made aware of the advantages of solar solutions. As such, there have been numerous public forums, interactive sessions and educational platforms across the country to ensure knowledge dissemination across all stakeholders. However, although the critical components such as solar panels and inverters have been given much emphasis and consideration, other minor components and their effect on residential solar units go unnoticed, leading to poor performances and bad investments.
From solar panels to inverters, from the mounting system to grid box and cables, Trinahome contains the components (additional customization as per required) necessary to construct, install and operate a technologically advanced residential solar system.
Along with the maximum utilization of limited roof space, the system is aesthetically attractive, and offers flexible and professional panel design, where different roof shapes and spaces can be matched and configured for the system.
“What we at JLanka always emphasize is on the ‘Balance of System’ (BoS) in a solar solution,” Engineer Silva continued. “This includes all components of the solar solution excluding the solar panels. We are looking at wiring, switches, the mounting system, the type and number of inverters, battery banks and battery charges. The Trinahome solar solution is one that guarantees the perfect BoS and installation standards. It is a compact, modular solution that will suit any residential energy need.”
“All Trinahome components are quality checked with the total supply chain management under Trina Solar’s meticulously benchmarked and globally accepted quality standards,” Ms. Chee Chin Yee continued. “With a five year standard warranty for the Trinahome solution, we also offer a 10 year panel product warranty as well as a 25 year panel performance warranty.”
“The Sri Lankan consumers are heavily invested in the long-term advantages, savings and returns on investment, and Trinahome is the perfect smart energy management solution,” Ms. Chee Chin Yee observed. “We believe that with the current solar policies in place, these smart, sustainable energy solutions are definitely the right way to go.”