Trinasolar US donates supplies to STEM program in Texas
Trinasolar US visited the Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy in Wilmer, Texas, to donate nearly 700 books and over 1,000 headphones. The event featured remarks from school leaders and elected officials, a presentation of donated supplies, and a guided tour of the school’s facilities.
Attendees of the presentation (shown above) included Commissioner John Wiley Price (District 3) and Mayor Sheila Petta of Wilmer.
“The City of Wilmer appreciates the continued support Trinasolar US offers our city,” said Mayor Petta. “The generous donation given Friday to the EBJ Stem Academy students not only helps our young residents in Wilmer, but the entire community as we work together to create partnerships that grow stronger to invest in Wilmer’s next generation.”
Trina US in Texas
Why Wilmer, Texas? It’s the location of Trina’s 1.35 million square foot solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility. Trina US invested more than $200 million in property and equipment, and the facility employs roughly 1,300 people. The facility — which was sold to FREYR Battery in November — is expected to ramp up to full production in 2025 with 30% of estimated production volumes backed by firm offtake contracts with U.S. customers.
This donation to local STEM education is just another example of Trinasolar showing its connection to the community, and building it up as a solar tech hub.
“Supporting the next generation of STEM leaders is at the heart of Trina’s mission,” said Dave Gustafson, General Manager of Trina Manufacturing. “The Wilmer community has been so welcoming to Trina and we’re excited to partner with local schools to support education initiatives. Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy is doing remarkable work, and we are honored to contribute to their students’ success.”
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