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On May 24, 2012, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation inaugurated a new 250-kilowatt (AC) solar PV power system donated by First Solar which will help power the historic Taliesin West campus in Scottsdale, Arizona. The commissioning marks the successful completion of the first phase of the Energizing Taliesin West™ initiative, a pioneering effort to transform the entire National Historic Landmark Taliesin West site into a "net zero" energy customer, producing as much energy as it consumes annually, while maintaining the historic and architectural integrity of the site. The comprehensive project, led by energy efficiency consultant Big Green Zero, is focused on the twin goals of maximizing the campus' energy efficiency through improved lighting, insulation, climate controls and other techniques while also generating renewable energy on-site.

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Q: In March, First Solar and NRG announced that the 26 MWac Avra Valley project would utilize First Solar's single-axis tracker. This surprised some in the industry. Do trackers make economic sense with First Solar modules?