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| First Solar PV modules are manufactured on high-throughput, automated lines. |
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| Life Cycle |
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| A sustainable cycle protecting the environment from raw material sourcing to collection and recycling. |
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| Recycling Program |
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| The industry's first comprehensive, prefunded PV module collection and recycling program. |
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Industry Benchmark Thin Film Modules |
As a world-leading photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, with over 1 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. |
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FS Series 3 PV Modules |
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Higher efficiencies enabled by a redesigned electrical layout |
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Lower module voltages to accommodate up to 50% more modules per string |
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New locking connector with tactile feedback for connection productivity |
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All First Solar PV Modules |
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Outperform crystalline silicon solar modules with the same power ratings in real-world environments |
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Superior Performance Ratios for highly predictive in-field performance |
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Constructed for durability, easy installation, and recyclability |
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Manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities, certified to ISO 9001:2008 quality and ISO 14001:2004 environmental management standards |
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CE Mark |
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Eligible CSI PV module |
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UL 1703 and ULC 1703 Listed |
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Safety Class II at 1000V |
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IEC 61646, 61730 at 1000V |
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| First Solar End-of-Year Module Manufacturing Capacity (global) |
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Cadmium Telluride |
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| CdTe technology is uniquely capable of driving solar to be a viable economic solution to climate change and energy independence. |
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| Cadmium Telluride |
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Environment |
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| Clean, affordable, sustainable energy and extended producer responsibility are at the heart of First Solar's commitment to the environment. |
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| Environmental Commitment |
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Series 3 PV Module |
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| Series 3 delivers higher efficiencies lower module voltages with the same form factor and semiconductor as Series 2. |
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| Series 3 Datasheet |
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Series 2 PV Module |
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| Learn more about the industry-proven Series 2 module. |
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| Series 2 Datasheet |
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