First Solar
Company Profile
CLEAN. AFFORDABLE. SUSTAINABLE. GLOBAL.First Solar is a world leader in the manufacture of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, and a premier provider of comprehensive PV solar systems. By enabling clean, renewable electricity at competitive prices, First Solar provides an economically and environmentally viable alternative to peaking fossil-fuel electricity generation. First Solar has set the benchmark for environmentally responsible product life cycle management by introducing the industry’s first prefunded, comprehensive collection and recycling program for solar modules. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating value-driven renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment.
PRODUCTS
First Solar offers proven products for integrated solar solutions, including modules and utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems.
PV Modules
First Solar manufactures thin film PV modules using an advanced semiconductor technology that offers enhanced suitability for affordable and efficient PV modules. Systems using First Solar modules generate electricity with no water, air emissions, or waste stream and have the fastest energy payback time and the smallest carbon footprint of any PV technology on a life cycle basis.
Utility-Scale PV Systems
First Solar offers turn-key PV power plants, whether in ground-mounted or in commercial and industrial rooftop applications. In certain regions, including the United States and Canada, First Solar provides utility customers and independent power producers (IPPs) with complete PV system solutions, including project development, financing, and asset sale, engineering, procurement and construction, as well as operations and maintenance for the life of the project.
Product Range
- Photovoltaics: On-roof systems
- Photovoltaics: Open field systems
- Photovoltaics: PV Modules
- Photovoltaics: Thin-film modules
- Solar: Commercial plant
- Solar: Photovoltaics systems
- Solar: Power plants