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November 10, 2015

First Solar Brings Power to Three Military Bases

Early in his presidency, US President Barack Obama made a commitment to significantly increase renewable energy used and created on military installations by 2020. First Solar recently signed an agreement to help military bases live up to this commitment.

November 05, 2015

Solar for Everyone

Community solar can truly be made available to nearly all utility customers, including lower income families, those who rent, and event those in multi-family buildings. 

October 22, 2015

Solar Grid Integration Increases Grid Stability

When integrated into the grid, solar photovoltaic energy can be an important component to maintaining grid stability.

October 06, 2015

Solar as a Mainstream Energy Source

Technology advancements in solar photovoltaic energy have resulted in higher efficiencies and lower costs

September 30, 2015

Beating Silicon on all Fronts

he power rating (efficiency) or nominal capacity of a solar module is just the beginning.  More important in the real world is the energy density in field conditions, which can vary quite a bit depending on various technology-dependent factors such as climate, system design and application. 

September 28, 2015

Australia's first commercial PV-diesel hybrid plant from First Solar begins operation