ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION

The First Solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) team has become a proven partner for managing site-specific design, construction permitting, construction, commissioning, and the installation and tracking of data monitoring systems. Our EPC team is an industry leader and a trusted partner in the implementation of photovoltaic (PV) power plant solutions, constructing and commissioning several of the largest PV power plants in North America, with each of those plants completed on-time and on-budget.

To cut costs and to get the best out of First Solar systems, our EPC team pushes the envelope everyday by continuously looking at ways to improve performance. For example, by consistently increasing construction velocity, our power plants can be energized faster, generating revenue for our customers earlier.

In addition to cost savings and performance expertise, the First Solar EPC team’s commitment to the environment ensures that impacts from our project sites remain low while project schedules remain on track. Long before construction is begun, First Solar enlists teams of archeologists, botanists, biologists, as well as other environmental experts to make sure that every project site is evaluated for cultural and environmental concerns, and meets all governmental permitting requirements. This minimizes obstacles to project permitting and helps keep projects moving forward through to operation.

With proven EPC expertise and a clear commitment to the environment, First Solar EPC is a powerful partner in the creation of successful PV power plants.