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Industry Benchmark Thin Film Modules

As the world's leading photovoltaic 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 reduce solar electricity costs by sustainably advancing module technology.

The FS Series 2 PV Module is the first module to break the $1/watt production barrier — all while delivering systems with the smallest carbon footprint of any PV technology on the market and the fastest energy payback time.
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FS Series 2 PV Modules

High energy yield across a wide range of climates, with unparalleled low light response and less susceptibility to temperature variations than traditional solar modules
Outperforms crystalline silicon solar modules with the same power ratings in real-world environments
Superior Performance Ratios repeatedly prove module in-field performance predictions
Constructed for durability, easy installation and recyclability, demonstrated in the module's frameless laminate structure
Manufactured in multiple state-of-the-art facilities around the globe, certified to ISO19001 quality and ISO14001 environmental management standards
Tested by leading US and European institutes and certified for reliability and safety:
» CE Mark » Safety Class II @ 1000V
» Eligible CSI PV module » IEC 61646, 61730
» UL 1703 and ULC 1703 listed and recognized    

Manufacturing Capacity

First Solar End of Year Module Manufacturing Capacity (global)

Electrical Specifications

  Details  FS-270 FS-272 FS-275 FS-277
  Nominal Power:  70W 72.5W 75W 77.5W
  Voltage:  65.5V 66.6V 68.2V 69.9V
  Current:  1.07A 1.09A 1.10A 1.11A

Mechanical Description

  Specs  Series 2  
  Length:  1200mm  
  Width:  600mm
  Weight:  12kg
  Thickness:  6.8mm
  Leadwire:  610mm
  Datasheet:  Download
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FS Series 2 PV Module