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First Solar Bags 5.4 GW Module Order from bp & Lightsource bp
First Solar has won multi-year orders for approximately 5.4 gigawatts photovoltaic or pv (PV) solar modules from global solar leader Lightsource bp and integrated power firm bp. As part of the bargain, Lightsource bp and bp have placed orders for roughly 4.4 GWDC of modules, with alternatives for an extra 1GWDC. Lightsource bp has consented to acquire as much as 4.3 GWDC of modules for its US utility-scale projects, and also bp will obtain up to 1.1 GWDC to power their projects being created by Lightsource bp. bp acquired the projects as part of its internet zero ambition as well as target to grow its net created renewable producing capability to 20GW by 2025 and 50GW by 2030. Planned releases for both companies consist of projects in Arkansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and also Texas. The framework contracts, the biggest in First Solar's background according to the firm, will provide modules set up to be supplied between 2023 and 2025 to sustain the firms' solar growth pipelines in the United States. Under the agreement, First Solar has orders for 1.55 GWDC of modules in 2023, 1.3 GWDC in 2024, and also 1.55 GWDC in 2025. "This site solar industry purchase bargain is a statement to Lightsource bp's rapid development in the USA, as well as our self-confidence in First Solar's modern technology," claimed Kevin Smith, president, Americas, Lightsource bp. " As we continue to grow and also proceed our 10GW advancement pipeline across America, in addition to our companion bp's 9GWs, carrying out significant lasting purchase agreements with bankable, top quality distributors like First Solar enables us to provide on our growth plans and industry-leading worldwide target of 25GW of solar by 2025. It additionally converts right into competitively priced electrical energy for our clients." Felipe Arbelaez, bp's senior vice head of state of zero carbon energy, added: "These modules are a critical action in supplying our 9GW solar pipe that will provide affordable energy, produce jobs, bolster the supply chain and provide the sort of returns our investors expect" Over the span of the agreement, Lightsource bp as well as bp will certainly have access to First Solar's advanced Cadmium Telluride (CadTel) thin film module modern technology platform as well as the company's US-made solar modules produced at its fully vertically-integrated manufacturing facility in Ohio. Additionally, First Solar additionally authorized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore possibilities to source electrical power from generation properties established, owned as well as run by Lightsource bp in Ohio, where First Solar operates the Western Hemisphere's largest solar manufacturing footprint.
Nov 24, 2021 // Manufacturing News, First Solar, Lightsource BP, Kevin Smith, bp, Felipe Arbelaez
First Solar books 93-MW panel order from Solarvest in Malaysia
will utilize the First Solar Series 6 modules for 4 projects it is presently constructing under Malaysia's Big Scale Solar Program (LSS). The websites lie in
Jul 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Malaysia, First Solar, Asia, Solarvest
Sunnova Raises $170M in First US Solar IPO in Years
of the changing landscape for solar.   “We’re the First Solar company that went public that’s headquartered in Houston,” he
Jul 29, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Sunnova, SolarCity, Sunnova CEO, Greentech Media, IPO, John Berger, First Solar
Alsace Launches First Large-Scale Floating Solar Plant
Leutenheim's pioneering 20-MWp floating solar plant transforms a gravel pit into renewable power, generating enough energy for 7,250 homes while showcasing cutting-edge technology and sustainability.
Jan 16, 2025 // Plants, Floating PV, PV Power Plant, Leutenheim
First Solar safeguards 869MW Series 6 module supply deal for Texan projects
the arrangement, First Solar will provide 869MW of modules to be mounted at the utility's recently introduced solar projects, which will vary from 50MW to 200MW and
Oct 23, 2020 // Manufacturing News, USA, Texas, First Solar, North America, cdte thin-film modules, series 6, Vistra, utility, us utility, Jim Burke
World Bank funds Uzbekistan's first solar-storage project
World Bank backs Uzbekistan's first solar project with energy storage, led by Masdar. A game-changer in Central Asia's renewable energy landscape.
May 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, world bank, Uzbekistan
First Solar sells 10GW solar project business to Canadian pension plan fund
and future consumers as they pursue their net-zero exhaust objectives." First Solar claimed it would have 1.1 GW (AC) of US projects staying in its portfolio that
Jan 26, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, Canada, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, First Solar, North America, cdte thin-film modules, leeward renewable energy, Jason Allen
Renogy Launches REGO- First of its Kind Smart Solar System
REGO is made for first timers where all of the components are made to collaborate seamlessly, saving users' time and stress. The entire REGO system can be controlled, maximized as well as also automated from the Renogy ONE central console.
Sep 14, 2022 // Storage, Inverters, Software, off grid, Anderson connectors, DIYers, REGO, REGO Series, Renogy, Yi Li
Iberdrola Wins First French Floating Solar Project
Iberdrola has been awarded its first floating solar power project in France, with a total capacity of 25MW. This project is part of the call for tenders issued in 2022 by Kurtzenhouse municipality, in Alsace, and will occupy an area of approximately 13.5 hectares of the 28 hectares available on the site.
Feb 3, 2023 // Floating PV, Iberdrola, PV Power Plant
SMA reports losses for first half of 2019
For the second half of the year, the German inverter producer expects a significant increase in revenues and earnings, mainly due to high order intake. It also confirmed its forecast for the full fiscal year, despite declining sales and sales in the first six months of 2019.
Aug 9, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Inverters, Germany, inverter, SMA Solar Technology AG, rooftop PV, ürgen Reinert
2C Energia Launches First Solar Park in Brazil Pipeline
2C Energia powers up Brazil's future with a 2.7-MW solar plant, leading a 400-MW renewable revolution.
Jun 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, 2C Energia
Yaskawa Solectria dealing with new inverter model customized for First Solar panels
right time. We have really amazing opportunities ahead working carefully with First Solar," said Miles C. Russell, director of item management at Yaskawa Solectria
Sep 9, 2022 // Inverters, First Solar, PV module, Yaskawa Solectria Solar
Alberta's First Nations Lead Solar Revolution with New Project
Cold Lake First Nations lead Alberta's green revolution with majority stake in Duchess Solar, powering 7,000 homes and creating jobs while cutting 25,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
May 28, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, alberta, PV Power Plant, Cold Lake First Nation, CLFN
BOE Unveils First Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Module
Hefei BOE Solar Technology unveils game-changing perovskite solar module, marking a leap in efficiency and automation—revolutionizing the renewable energy landscape in just 38 days!
Oct 21, 2024 // Manufacturing News, perovskite, solar module, Hefei BOE Solar Technology
First Solar shipped 5.5 GW of CdTe thin film modules in 2020
US$ 609.2 million, contrasted to US$ 927.6 million in the previous quarter. First Solar had actually formerly said that it expected net sales to be in between US$ 540
Mar 1, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, First Solar, PV module