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Trina Solar (US Module Assembly)

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🇨🇳 ChinaChangzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaSolar PanelsPublic (SHA: 688599)

Last verified: 2026-04-01

Risk Summary
Country RiskHighHQ in China (covered nation)
Entity List ExposureLowNot on any lists
Ownership RiskHighChinese national owner
Domestic AlternativeLow11 allied/US options available

Entity List Screening

ListAgencyStatusYear
BIS Entity ListBureau of Industry and SecurityNot Listed2026
OFAC SDN ListOffice of Foreign Assets ControlNot Listed2026
DOD Section 1260HDepartment of DefenseNot Listed2026
UFLPA Entity ListCustoms and Border ProtectionNot Listed2024
SEC DisclosuresSecurities and Exchange CommissionNot Listed2026
IRS FEOC GuidanceInternal Revenue ServiceNot Listed2026

Ownership Structure

Gao Jifan (Chinese national, founder & chairman)
🇨🇳 ChinaIndividual / Shareholder
Trina Solar (US Module Assembly)
🇨🇳 ChinaManufacturer

Source: SEC filings, stock exchange disclosures, corporate registry data. Ownership percentages reflect most recent available disclosure.

Compliance Assessment

Chinese-headquartered but has US module assembly in Wilmer, Texas. Modules assembled domestically may qualify for some credits, but upstream supply chain (cells, wafers, polysilicon) remains Chinese. Requires project-level FEOC analysis.

Key Factors

  • Headquartered in China, a covered nation under FEOC rules
  • Ownership: Public (SHA: 688599)
  • Has confirmed US domestic manufacturing operations
  • Not listed on any federal entity lists
  • Trina has US module assembly but upstream components remain Chinese. FEOC status depends on component sourcing.

Products & Equipment

Solar modules (US-assembled)Vertex series modules

Domestic manufacturing confirmed

Module assembly facility in Wilmer, Texas (5 GW capacity).

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Data Sources

  • Company announcements
  • CBP UFLPA data
  • BIS Consolidated Screening List

This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Compliance determinations should be verified with qualified legal counsel. Entity list data is sourced from publicly available federal databases and may not reflect the most recent updates.