CdTe Thin Film Modules

First Solar's world record-holding thin film technology offers proven energy yield advantages for affordable solar power solutions.

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Balance of Systems (BoS)

First Solar has the lowest balance of systems costs in the industry, combining cutting-edge construction practices with proven technologies to optimize energy production at every level of a PV plant. Our proprietary mounting solutions, including fixed-mount and trackers, are designed to increase energy production and lower installation costs.

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Grid Integration and Plant Control Systems

First Solar’s grid integration and plant control systems enable solar plants to more easily connect to the grid and provide grid operators with reliable and stable electricity. Key features of our grid integration systems include the ability to provide accurate energy forecasts, regulate voltage, curtail active power when necessary, limit the rate of change of power, prevent trips during faults and other disturbances, and react to changes in grid frequency. These technologies are imperative for the long-term integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid.

Operations & Maintenance

First Solar’s proprietary operations and maintenance technologies quickly diagnose and remedy issues by providing accurate forecasting and planning tools, real-time 24/7 SCADA site monitoring, CMMS for optimized scheduling and tracking, automated work-orders with email and text alerts, and in-depth report generation. From the world’s most sophisticated Network Operations Command Center, First Solar operates the largest fleet of utility-scale PV power plants in the world.

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