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Located on 2,100 acres of farmland in the Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County, AV Solar Ranch One is a 230 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) generating facility developed by NextLight Renewable Power, LLC.
On April 28, 2010, NextLight and First Solar announced a definitive agreement for First Solar to acquire NextLight. The acquisition was completed on July 12, 2010. First Solar is a leading manufacturer of PV solar panels and provider of solar solutions. The acquisition brings a number of benefits to the AV Solar Ranch One project, including First Solar’s advanced thin film technology and its engineering, procurement, and construction expertise.
When fully operational, the 230MW AV Solar Ranch One project will generate enough clean solar energy to serve the needs of about 75,000 average homes per year, displacing approximately 140,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year—the equivalent of taking about 30,000 cars off the road.
Construction on AV Solar Ranch One is planned to begin in late 2010. Pacific Gas & Electric Company has contracted to purchase the project's output for 25 years. Learn more |
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| First Solar combines the economic benefits of low cost with superior environmental performance to provide truly sustainable energy solutions. When in operation, First Solar systems generate electricity with no water use, no air emissions, no waste production, and have the smallest carbon footprint of any PV technology on the market. |
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| First Solar has earned the distinction of having the lowest manufacturing cost at less than $1 per watt—a solar industry first. Low cost, combined with support from communities worldwide, has enabled First Solar to make new strides in meeting the ever-expanding demand for clean, renewable energy. |
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| First Solar bases its sustainability on the environmental philosophy of extended producer responsibility. We practice product life cycle management that takes into account the environmental impact of our products from raw material sourcing through an industry-leading prefunded Module Collection and Recycling Program. This process allows First Solar to focus on creating energy solutions that provide the greatest overall environmental benefit. |
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