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| Get the latest Boulder City Solar Project status and keep up with Boulder City Solar Project news |
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| BoulderCitySolarProject |
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Located on approximately 1,110 acres of prime solar-designated land within the municipal jurisdiction of Boulder City, Nevada, the Boulder City Solar Project is a 150 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 project, including First Solar’s advanced thin film technology and its engineering, procurement, and construction expertise.
When fully operational, the 150MW Boulder City Solar Project will generate enough clean solar energy to serve the needs of over 26,000 average homes per year, displacing approximately 123,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year—the equivalent of taking about 24,000 cars off the road. The Boulder City Solar Project is expected to begin construction in 2010. Learn more |
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First Solar acquires
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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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