During French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trinasolar announced its intention to invest in the French PV gigafactory project HoloSolis.
Trinasolar is a global leading provider for photovoltaic (PV) modules and smart energy solutions founded in 1997. Trinasolar delivers PV products, applications and services to promote global sustainable development. Through constant innovation, Trinasolar continues to push the PV industry forward by creating greater grid parity of PV power and popularising renewable energy. Trinasolar's mission is to boost global renewable energy development around the world.
The HoloSolis photovoltaic manufacturing project in France is a flagship initiative under the EU's green manufacturing system development program. With a total investment of almost one billion euros, it is projected to create approximately 2,000 direct jobs. The facility is designed for an annual production capacity of 5GW, equivalent to manufacturing around 10 million photovoltaic modules per year—enough to meet the clean energy needs of approximately one million households. Designated by the French government as a “Project of National Interest” receiving priority support, this initiative holds significant strategic importance for strengthening Sino-European green industry cooperation, enhancing Europe's local photovoltaic manufacturing capabilities, and advancing regional energy transition.
On December 4th, during the France – China Summit, Trinasolar and HoloSolis signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Trina solar will participate as a key partner in project investment and development, as well as provide specialized consulting services to ensure high-quality implementation, further deepening collaborative opportunities and strategic value between China and Europe in the green manufacturing sector.
This agreement is a follow-up to the technical partnership agreement signed during the summer, providing HoloSolis access to Trinasolar’s TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell technology.
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Caption: Trinasolar and HoloSolis formalize their strategic cooperation agreement during the France–China Summit in Beijing.
Source: HoloSolis
Caption: Trinasolar and HoloSolis formalize their strategic cooperation agreement during the France–China Summit in Beijing.
Source: HoloSolis
About Trinasolar
Trinasolar was founded in 1997. As a global leading provider for photovoltaic (PV) module and smart energy solutions, Trinasolar delivers PV products, applications and services to promote global sustainable development. Through constant innovation, Trinasolar continues to push the PV industry forward by creating greater grid parity of PV power and popularising renewable energy. Trinasolar's mission is to boost global renewable energy development around the world. In June 2020, Trinasolar listed on the STAR Market of Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Trinasolar was founded in 1997. As a global leading provider for photovoltaic (PV) module and smart energy solutions, Trinasolar delivers PV products, applications and services to promote global sustainable development. Through constant innovation, Trinasolar continues to push the PV industry forward by creating greater grid parity of PV power and popularising renewable energy. Trinasolar's mission is to boost global renewable energy development around the world. In June 2020, Trinasolar listed on the STAR Market of Shanghai Stock Exchange.
To date, Trinasolar has delivered more than 290 GW of solar modules worldwide. By the end of June 2025, Trinasolar has over 7,500 patent applications and over 3,400 granted patents, including 1,274 invention patents. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.
About HoloSolis
HoloSolis was created in 2022 to reshore PV production in Europe. HoloSolis production of PV cells and modules will be an answer to the appetite of EU PV developers for European made panels created by the new European and National regulations. Thanks to its size, HoloSolis will bring a sustainable and competitive alternative of PV Panels currently on the market.
HoloSolis has secured all the permits it needs to launch construction of its plant in 2026:
· 15 May 2024: signing of the land acquisition contract for the site in Hambach
· 17 May 2024: signature with RTE for a high-voltage connection in 2027
· 24 January 2025: building permit and environmental authorization obtained
· No appeals registered, proof of successful local consultation
The project exceeds regulatory standards, particularly in terms of water consumption and discharges, with a strong commitment to industrial sobriety.