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First Solar has made the Promise of Thin Film a Reality and has become one of the fastest growing manufacturers of solar modules in the world.
Major Milestones
- First Solar was formed in 1999 and launched production of commercial products in 2002
- First Solar’s IPO took place on November 17, 2006; Common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol FSLR
- First Solar has achieved the lowest manufacturing cost per watt in the industry
- First Solar has long term module supply contracts in place with leading solar project developers for more than 3.4 gigawatts of PV modules through 2012
- First Solar has expanded manufacturing capacity to 277 MW in 2007; additional plants under construction will bring total capacity to 910 MW in 2009
- Average module conversion efficiency is 10.5% as of September 2007
- First Solar developed the first pre-funded module collection and recycling program in the PV industry
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 First Solar’s state-of-the-art Manufacturing Research and Design Campus in Perrysburg, Ohio, USA
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Technology
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First Solar manufactures PV modules with an advanced thin film semiconductor process that Lowers the Cost of Solar Electricity. (more on Technology)
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Products
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FS Series PV modules are designed for use in large scale, grid-connected solar power plants and are sold to leading solar project developers for use in commercial PV projects. (more on Products)
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Applications
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First Solar application engineers work closely with our project development partners to design the optimal balance of systems solutions for use with First Solar PV modules, ensuring high performance and long term reliability. (more on Applications)
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Product Life Cycle Leadership
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First Solar is committed to Improving the Global Environment. (more on Environmental Mission)
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