Higher Lifetime Energy. Lower LCOE. Superior Return.
First Solar Series 6 and Series 6 Plus photovoltaic (PV) modules set the industry benchmark for reliable energy production, optimized design and environmental performance.
Up to 480Watts
Up to 19.0%Efficiency
30 YearLinear Performance Warranty
0.3%Warranted Annual Degradation Rate
Optimized Design
Innovative Under-Mount Frame
Incorporates SpeedSlots enabling faster installation times and lower mounting hardware costs
Dual Junction Box Design
Reduces wire management complexity and cost
Series 6 Plus Bifacial
World’s First Bifacial CdTe Module
More Lifetime Energy per Nameplate Watt
Industry’s best warranted annual degradation rate: 0.3%
Industry’s Only Cell Cracking Warranty
Immune to and warranted against power loss from cell cracking
Exceptional Performance
Superior temperature coefficient, spectral and shading response
Unrivaled Quality and Reliability
Singular manufacturing process with 100% QA/QC traceability
Responsible Solar
Lowest carbon footprint, water footprint, and energy payback time
Made Responsibly
Comprehensive supply chain management with zero tolerance for forced laborAdvanced Design
Series 6 Plus modules offer an advanced design that is optimized for every stage of your application, significantly reducing balance of system, shipping and operating costs.
First Solar’s unique frame design allows for nested stacking to maximize shipping and handling efficiencies
Reliable Performance
Based on First Solar’s proven CdTe technology, Series 6 Plus modules are independently tested and certified for reliable performance that exceeds IEC standards, even in the most extreme environments.
Series 6 Plus Bifacial
First Solar set the industry benchmark for reliable energy production, optimized design and environmental performance with the Series 6 Plus Bifacial - the world’s first bifacial thin film CdTe module.
Series 6 Plus Bifacial combines all the quality, reliability, and energy performance of Series 6 Plus, with added bifacial energy yield.
End-to-End Manufacturing
Series 6 Plus modules are manufactured under one roof with a 100% traceable QA/QC program that results in a globally consistent and high-quality product.
Compare Series 6 Plus Modules
Features |
Series 6 Plus Bifacial455 - 480 watts / up to 19.0% efficiency |
Series 6 Plus Bifacial SHL455 - 480 watts / up to 19.0% efficiency |
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| More lifetime energy per nameplate watt from superior temperature coefficient, spectral response, shading behavior and industry’s best 0.3% warranted annual degradation rate | ||
| Innovative SpeedSlot mounting feature for the industry’s fastest installation times and lowest mounting hardware costs | ||
| Dual junction box design reduces wire management complexity and cost | ||
| No power loss from LiD or LeTID | ||
| Immune to and warranted against power loss from cell cracking | ||
| Industry’s best environmental profile with the lowest carbon and water footprint, and fastest energy payback | ||
| Enhanced soiling and snow shedding from under-mount frame | ||
| Enhanced BOS savings through fewer connections and less mounting hardware per watt | ||
| Overall lower LCOE for a competitive return on investment | ||
| Manufactured under one roof for unrivaled quality & reliability | ||
| Responsibly manufactured with zero tolerance for forced labor | ||
| Larger form factor for more watts per module, with minimal impact to structure design | ||
| Added bifacial energy yield | ||
| Application | Fixed Tilt & Tracker | High Wind Load Applications |
| Market | Global | Global |
| Hail Impact Certification | 35mm | 35mm |
| Cover/Back Glass | 2.2mm heat-strengthened/ 2.5mm heat-strengthened |
2.2mm heat-strengthened/ 2.5mm heat-strengthened |
| Wind Load Rating | +/- 2400 Pa |
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| Crossbars | 1 | 3 |
| Download the Datasheets | Datasheet | Datasheet |
