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First Solar, Inc. News
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Evaporation - Evolar’s choice for perovskite thin-film deposition
Within the solar industry, the race to commercialize perovskite solar cell technology is on. A key factor for success revolves around the choice for the deposition process of perovskite films, as this greatly influences device performance as well as ...
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Evolar`s perovskite solar cell technology meets the market`s tough demands of 25 years stable lifespan
Solar energy will become one of the world`s dominant sources of electricity production due to its low production cost and low climate footprint. Major investments in expansion will come not least within Europe, the EU`s new policy in the area was ...
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Evolar releases new video with insights into its disruptive PV Power Booster technology
Continuing the thread from the previously released teaser, Evolar has now revealed a new video exploring different aspects of its disruptive technology, PV Power Booster. Supported by tailor-made animations and illustrations, the origin and ...
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50MW Power Purchase Agreement Approved for Largest Solar Power Plant in New Mexico
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and New Mexico State Land Commissioner Ray Powell announced today that First Solar, Inc. has been granted a power purchase agreement (PPA) from the New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission, clearing the way for First ...
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First Solar Acquires 60 MWAC North Star Project from NorthLight Power
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and NorthLight Power, LLC today announced that First Solar has acquired the 60 megawattAC (MW) North Star solar project that NorthLight has developed in Fresno County, Calif. NorthLight is a joint venture of ...
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First Solar Sets CdTe Module Efficiency World Record, Launches Series 3 Black Module
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it set a new world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) module conversion efficiency, achieving a record 16.1 percent total area module efficiency in tests confirmed by the U.S. ...
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First Solar to Acquire TetraSun to Expand Addressable Market Opportunity
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it is acquiring TetraSun, a solar photovoltaic (PV) technology startup which has developed a break-through cell architecture capable of conversion efficiencies exceeding 21 percent with ...
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First Solar Acquires 150 MWac Solar Gen 2 Photovoltaic Power Project
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has acquired the 150-megawattAC (MW) Solar Gen 2 power project from an affiliate of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), Energy Power Partners and a third equity partner for the project. Construction of the ...
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First Solar Donates Thin-Film Solar Modules to Inner Mongolia University of Technology Students for 2013 Solar Decathlon Competition
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) announced today that a team of students from Inner Mongolia University of Technology (IMUT) will use the Company’s advanced thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to power its house in the 2013 Solar ...
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First Solar Sets New World Record for CdTe Solar Cell Efficiency
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it set a new world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) solar cell conversion efficiency, achieving 18.7 percent cell efficiency in tests confirmed by the U.S. Department of ...
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First Solar Hiring Ahmed Nada as VP of Business Development for the Middle East
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Ahmed Nada will join the company as Vice President of Business Development for the Middle East, reporting to Christopher Burghardt, Vice President of Business Development for Europe, Middle East ...
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First Solar Acquires 50 MWAC Macho Springs Project from Element Power Solar
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and Element Power Solar today announced that First Solar has acquired the 50-megawattAC (MW) Macho Springs Solar project that Element Power Solar has developed in Luna County, N.M. When complete, it will be the ...
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First Solar Begins Construction of Campo Verde Solar Project
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it has started constructing the 139 megawatt Campo Verde Solar Project, located near El Centro in Imperial County, Calif. The solar power plant is expected to be completed in 2013. Economic benefits ...
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First Solar Acquires Chilean Project Developer Solar Chile
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and Fundación Chile today announced that First Solar has acquired Solar Chile, a Santiago-based solar development company in which Fundación Chile was an early investor. This culminates a strategic ...
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First Solar Hires Tim Rebhorn as Senior Vice President, Project Development
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced the appointment of Tim Rebhorn as Senior Vice President, Project Development. He reports to First Solar CEO Jim Hughes and will be responsible for the company’s global project development ...
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First Solar Releases 92.5-Watt Thin-Film PV Module
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced the release of its most advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) module, the Series 3 FS-392, which is rated at 92.5 watts. The new FS-392 module maintains all the existing IEC certifications and UL ...
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First Solar Hires Johan Cilliers as Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Johan Cilliers has joined the company as Regional Director of Business Development for Sub-Saharan Africa and Managing Director of its new South Africa operating subsidiary. Cilliers will be ...
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First Solar Partners with Zhenfa on Thin-film PV Demonstration Project in China
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) has completed an agreement with Zhenfa New Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. to supply 2 megawatts (MW) of First Solar’s advanced thin-film solar modules to one of Zhenfa’s approved solar projects ...
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First Solar Recognizes Top Suppliers with 2012 Achievement Awards
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) yesterday honored its premier suppliers at the company`s second annual Supplier Recognition Day, held on Nov. 13 in Phoenix, Ariz. Approximately 160 of First Solar`s top suppliers attended the event, five of whom ...
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HCC Begins Collaboration with First Solar to Support Alternative Energy Technology Program
Hagerstown Community College (HCC) and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), a leading provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar system solutions, today announced the start of collaborative initiatives for faculty and students in HCC’s alternative ...