INDUSTRY BENCHMARK THIN FILM MODULES

As a world-leading photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, with over 3.8 gigawatt (GW) of working installations worldwide, and an unprecedented—and growing—factory production of more than 1GW of modules per year, First Solar is committed to significantly reducing solar electricity costs globally by sustainably advancing module technology.

The FS Series 2 PV Module was the first module to break the $1/watt manufacturing cost barrier—all while delivering systems with the smallest carbon footprint of any PV technology on the market and the fastest energy payback time.

In 2010, First Solar unveiled the FS Series 3 PV Module—the new extension of its industry-leading module design that represents the future platform for efficiency roadmap programs. Built on the proven construction and performance of Series 2, Series 3 delivers higher efficiencies and accommodates new balance of system layouts.

FS Series 3 PV Modules

• Higher efficiencies enabled by a redesigned electrical layout
• Lower module voltages to accommodate up to 50% more modules per string
• New locking connector with tactile feedback for connection productivity

All First Solar PV Modules

• Outperform crystalline silicon solar modules with the same power ratings in real-world environments
• Superior performance ratios for highly predictive in-field performance
• Constructed for durability, easy installation, and recyclability
• Manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities, whose management systems are certified to ISO 9001:2008 quality and ISO 14001:2004 environmental standards

» CE Mark » Eligible CSI PV module » UL 1703 and ULC 1703 Listed » Safety Class II at 1000V » IEC 61646, 61730 at 1000V

First Solar End-of-Year Module Manufacturing Capacity (global)