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Utility-Scale Solutions

First Solar currently provides the lowest-cost solar PV generation solutions for utilities in the United States. With proven Engineering, Procurement, and Construction capabilities consistently delivering high performance, modular solutions for virtually any renewable energy portfolio, First Solar is driving PV to be a significant solution to climate change and energy security.

Project Profiles

Blythe, California, USA
blythe
Generates over 45,000 megawatt-hours per year
Power purchaser: Southern California Edison
Plant site size: 200 acres
Total capacity: 21MW
Displaces over 12,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
sarnia
Will generate approximately 120,000 megawatt-hours per year
Power purchaser: Ontario Power Authority
Plant site size: 1,150 acres
Total capacity: 80MW
Displaces over 22,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year
Boulder City, Nevada, USA
boulder city
Generates over 23,000 megawatt-hours per year
Power purchaser: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Plant site size: 88 acres
Total capacity: 10MW (to be expanded to 58MW)
At 58MW, will displace approximately 50,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year
Fontana, California, USA
fontana
Power purchaser: Southern California Edison
Plant site size: 60,000 square feet, commercial rooftop
Total capacity: 2MW
Pilot project for larger 250MW rooftop initiative
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If you are a utility company looking to work directly with First Solar, please complete the following request for information.
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Recycling Program
First Solar established the industry's first comprehensive, prefunded module collection and recycling program to encourage the recovery and reuse of materials.
 Recycling Program
Life Cycle
First Solar takes into account the entire life cycle of our operations from raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling.
 Life Cycle Management
Project List
A partial list of projects using First Solar modules.
 Project List