• 17 + GW of modules sold worldwide
• $ 14.5bn – First Solarfacilitated project financing
• $ 3bn – 2016 revenue
• Around 5,400 employees stationed around the world
• First Solar technology delivers 7.5 % more usable energy per nameplate watt than competing technologies
AUSTRALIA
Australian Renewable Energy Agency ( ARENA ), intended to fund and support about 200MW of largescale solar . It ultimately ended up awarding approximately 450MW to 12 developers , including First Solar .
This is down to First Solar ’ s delivering capabilities and unique core technology , Cadmium Telluride ( CdTe ). This is thin film technology whereby the semi-conductor material that goes in-between the glass converts sunlight to electricity . First Solar is the only company globally that manufactures this technology at commercial scale .
Over the next 18 months , First Solar will launch new products ,
FIRST SOLAR FAST FACTS
First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic ( PV ) solar systems using advanced module and system technology . Here are some key facts about the company :
• 17 + GW of modules sold worldwide
• $ 14.5bn – First Solarfacilitated project financing
• $ 3bn – 2016 revenue
• Around 5,400 employees stationed around the world
• First Solar technology delivers 7.5 % more usable energy per nameplate watt than competing technologies
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