Trina Solar solar panels review.
Known for Vertex S+ dual-glass panels.
#3 of 8 solar panel brands
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Changzhou, China
- Stock exchange
- Shanghai STAR Market (688599)
- Selling in Australia since
- 2011
- PVEL Top Performer
- 12 scorecards, incl. 2024–2026
- BloombergNEF Tier 1
- Yes, Q2 2026
- Series on the approved list
- 3
Our verdict
Is a Trina Solar panel right for you?
A consistently excellent panel maker. Vertex S+ is a tough dual-glass panel with a 25-year warranty, backed by 12 years of top test results and a Sydney team.
Rated 8.1/10, #3 of 8 brands we rate for solar panels.
A good fit if
- You want a durable dual-glass panel
- You want a long track record and full local support
Maybe look elsewhere if
- You need the very highest efficiency
What we like
Top test record
Kiwa PVEL Top Performer in 12 scorecards, including 2024–2026.
Built tough
Vertex S+ uses glass on both sides with a 25-year product warranty.
Full local support
In Australia since 2011, with a 1300 number and service email.
Worth weighing up
Efficiency
Behind back-contact panels from Aiko and LONGi.
What owners say.
4.8out of 5
From 2,846 owner reviews of Trina Solar solar panels on independent review sites.
Ratings as published on 8 October 2026. Some review sites invite or reward reviews, so we weight ratings by how many reviews sit behind them and pull small samples towards an average. We don't collect or edit these reviews.
How we rate Trina Solar solar panels.
8.1The same five parts for every brand. No brand can pay to change any of it. The full method
Product scores · 30%
7.9Best two series: Vertex S+ 8.5, Vertex N 7.2
Owner reviews · 15%
9.04.8 stars from 2,846 owner reviews on SolarQuotes
Track record · 20%
10.0PVEL Top Performer in 12 scorecards, including 2024, 2025 and 2026
Installer and market standing · 25%
6.0Top 5 in the 2026 installer vote for solar panels; BloombergNEF Tier 1 module maker
Australian support · 10%
9.0Australian office, local phone, service email
Every Trina Solar panel series.
Tap a series for why it scores what it does, its full specs, every version and the datasheet.
Commercial
Questions to ask your installer
- 1Which exact series and version is on my quote?
- 2Who handles a warranty claim if your business closes?
- 3How will the panels be laid out around shade and roof faces?
A good installer will be glad you asked, whichever brand you choose.
Australian support
- Office
- Suite 44.05, Level 44, Governor Phillip Tower, Sydney NSW 2000
- Phone
- 1300 874 627
- australiaservice@trinasolar.com
Trina described a 13-year Australian legacy in February 2024.
Your installer is the first contact for a warranty claim. Use these if your installer has closed.
Recalls and known issues
No recalls on the ACCC Product Safety register for Trina Solar solar panels, checked 6 October 2026.
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