First solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic pv solar solutions which use its advanced module and system technology.
First solar panels manufacturing material.
The company s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil fuel electricity generation today.
The company was founded in 1990.
First solar uses rigid thin film modules for its solar panels and produces cdte panels using cadmium telluride as a semiconductor.
First solar s series 6 pv module sets a new industry benchmark for reliability design and environmental performance while generating more energy per module than competing technologies.
First solar is also a long standing leader in offering global pv recycling services for its modules with more than a decade of experience in operating high value pv recycling facilities around the world.
The investment includes a new 265 million tco transparent conductive oxide coated glass factory being built by the nsg group in troy.
First solar s advanced thin film photovoltaic pv modules are manufactured using less energy water and semiconductor material resulting in the best environmental profile in the industry.
The company s recycling facilities ensure that over 90 of the semiconductor material can be reused in new.
The company is also unique in that it only works on utility scale solar projects.
All pv technologies are not created equal.
The most sustainable solar pv technology.
First solar s new manufacturing.
In 2009 first solar became the first solar panel manufacturing company to lower its manufacturing cost to 1 per watt.
From raw material sourcing through end of life module recycling first solar s renewable energy.
While most solar panel manufacturers make their products out of silicon first solar produces and sells thin film solar panels using cadmium telluride as its material of choice.
Is an american manufacturer of solar panels and a provider of utility scale pv power plants and supporting services that include finance construction maintenance and end of life panel recycling.