First Solar is a leading manufacturer of PV solar modules and provider of comprehensive PV system solutions. Using an advanced semiconductor technology, the company is delivering an economically viable alternative to peaking fossil-fuel generation. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating cost-effective, renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment.
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Clean
Affordable
Sustainable
When in operation, First Solar systems generate electricity with no air emissions, no waste production, and no water use, and have the smallest carbon footprint of any PV technology.
By driving down the cost of solar generation, First Solar continues to make new strides in meeting the worldwide demand for clean, renewable energy.
From raw material sourcing through an industry-leading prefunded module collection and recycling program, First Solar is creating energy solutions that enhance our world.
Product Life Cycle Management
First Solar leads the industry with an approach designed to continuously improve the net benefits of its product, making First Solar PV technology highly desirable from an energy-production, economic, and environmental point of view.
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Pergola Features First Solar Modules
130 First Solar PV modules are installed on the rooftop of this pergola with an output of 8.7kWp
System Dimensions: 6.2m x 16.6m
The design and construction of the PV systems was done by Assyce Fotovoltaica SL
Industry-Leading Module Collection and Recycling Program
First Solar Discusses Spain
First Solar established the industry's first comprehensive, prefunded module collection and recycling program to maximize the recovery and reuse of valuable materials, reduce the volume of waste created, and improve the overall environmental profile of its products.
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1Graph source: PV data from de Wild-Scholten, January 2010. (assumes irridation: 1700kWh/m2; module efficiency: 10.9%). All other data from ExternE project, 2003; Kim and Dale, 2005; Fthenakis and Kim, 2006; Fthenakis and Alsema, 2006; Fthenakis and Kim, in press.
