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Leading Chinese solar manufacturer Trinasolar has entered into a module supply agreement with Malaysian renewable energy developer Mestron Energy, marking another milestone in advancing Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition.

Under the agreement, Trinasolar will deliver 50MW of Vertex N bifacial n-type solar modules equipped with industrial tunnel oxide passivated contact (i-TOPCon) solar cells. The manufacturer announced a record cell efficiency of 25.9% in October 2024, though it did not specify which exact modules will be deployed for Mestron’s projects.

“Partnering with Trinasolar presents an excellent opportunity to support Malaysia’s and ASEAN’s renewable energy development,” said Por Teong Eng, Managing Director of Mestron Energy. “We believe that solar installations will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help create a sustainable future.”

Despite Malaysia’s efforts toward decarbonization, the country’s energy mix remains dominated by fossil fuels. According to data from think tank Ember, only 19% of Malaysia’s electricity in 2024 was generated from low-carbon sources, with just 2% attributed to solar and wind.

However, momentum is growing. Earlier this year, several large-scale projects were announced, including a 1.5GW solar-plus-storage portfolio backed by global investment firm Brookfield. Trinasolar said its collaboration with Mestron Energy reflects the rising corporate demand for renewable energy solutions across Malaysia.

In the first half of 2025, Trinasolar shipped 15GW of solar modules, though the company’s revenues dropped 21.48% year-on-year amid fierce price competition among Chinese manufacturers, which continues to squeeze margins across the solar supply chain.