Trina Solar signed a letter of agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) whereby the solar manufacturer has joined MIT's Industrial Liaison Program, an initiative started with a goal to promote university-industrial collaboration and transfer of technology.

As a result of this agreement, Trina Solar will have access to MIT's resources, including technology conferences, but also to directly access research opporutnities with MIT researchers. This way, the company can stay at the forefront of advanced technology in the field of solar energy. Trina Solar operates a research institute of its own, the State Key Lab of PV Science and Technology, and through this agreement the company hopes to bring top minds in the solar energy industry and R&D together to drive innovation.

[source: Trina Solar]