First Solar to supply 1GW of modules to Leeward Renewable Energy

• First Solar will supply 1GWdc of its thin film modules to PV project designer Leeward Renewable Energy as part of a multi-year procurement arrangement in between the firms.

Leeward will certainly deploy the modules across its US pipe of projects throughout 2023 and 2024. The deal expands the developer's orderbook with First Solar to greater than 3GW of modules that are approximated to enable the building of 18 new plants by 2024.

Eran Mahrer, chief method policeman at Leeward Renewable Energy, stated the deal will certainly bring "reduced danger from geopolitical tensions to our solar module supply chain, and by expansion to our finance, construction, and also offtake partners". He added that the developer anticipates working with other US-based part suppliers as it expands its solar portfolio.

Texas-headquartered Leeward obtained a 10GWac utility-scale PV project advancement platform from First Solar last year. The company currently has a 20GW solar development as well as building and construction pipeline.

The most recent announcement proceeds a bumper month for First Solar, with the maker signing a 4GWdc module supply deal with independent power producer Silicon Ranch and also a 750MWdc handle developer Origis Energy in current weeks.

First Solar is spending US$ 680 million to establish a 3.3 GWdc solar module manufacturing plant in Ohio that is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2023. When completely functional in 2025, the facility will bring the business's annual solar capacity in Ohio to 6GW.

The firm additionally operates manufacturing facilities in Vietnam and also Malaysia and is building a 3.3 GW plant in India that is due to be commissioned in the second half of 2023.