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First Solar Inks Supply Contract for 415 MW PV Modules With Geronimo Power
First Solar has actually revealed that it has actually participated in a structure supply contract with Geronimo Energy, a National Grid business. Under the contract, First Solar will provide 415 megawatts (MW) of its high-performance, eco-efficient Series 6 photovoltaic (PV) modules in 2022. This newest purchase has actually expanded the connection in between both business to over 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of both systems and also module innovation sales.
Geronimo Energy, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a prominent American renewable resource business, with over 2.4 GW of wind as well as solar functional or incomplete, as well as a multi-gigawatt growth pipe. Geronimo was gotten by National Grid, among the globe's biggest openly possessed energies in July 2019.
" Geronimo sees worth in optimizing our solar projects with the Series 6 module. Its benchmark-setting deterioration price as well as life time power returns make it the ideal selection to sustain our objective to assist repower America's grid with tidy, sustainable electrical energy," stated Nathan Franzen, Vice President of Development, Geronimo Energy. "First Solar and also Geronimo have deep origins in the United States Midwest and also a common dedication to a lasting future. A calculated collaboration such as this aids Geronimo proceed its objective to repower country American neighborhoods with renewable resource projects with farmer-friendly growth as well as neighborhood financial advantages."
Made as well as established at the Company's r & d (R&D) centres in California and also Ohio, First Solar's Series 6 PV module establishes market standards for high quality, dependability, style, and also ecological efficiency. With a carbon impact that depends on 6 times less than crystalline silicon PV panels produced utilizing standard, energy-intensive manufacturing techniques, Series 6 provides a premium ecological account as well as cleaner solar electrical power.
" Geronimo and also First Solar have a historical connection that's based upon common worths and also a typical vision for a lasting power future," claimed Darin Green, Senior Director, Business Development, First Solar. "Geronimo's development right into among the nation's biggest as well as most highly regarded independent power manufacturers is an American success tale."
First Solar lately increased its production capability to fulfill the need for Series 6 modules, beginning manufacturing at its brand-new module production center in Lake Township, Ohio, in October 2019. Standing for over USD 1 billion in collective financial investment, the brand-new center broadened First Solar's annualised production capability in the United States to 1.9 GW, making it the biggest solar maker in the Western Hemisphere. The firm additionally runs production centers in Vietnam as well as Malaysia, with a worldwide annualised Series 6 production ability of 5.5 GW.
May 7, 2020 // Manufacturing News, USA, Geronimo Energy, First Solar, solar modules, North America, International
Arctech Launches First Dual Row Solar Tracker
Arctech has actually successfully released its most current solar tracking solution SkyWings.
SkyWings is the initial twin-row solar tracker worldwide with a multi-point drive mechanism, made possible by the exclusive bidirectional slew drives.
Sep 2, 2022 // Manufacturing News, arctech, Comerc Energia, Dual Row Solar Tracker, solar tracking solution SkyWings
Swift Current Energy orders 2 GW of additional First Solar modules
January, Swift Current Energy purchased over 1.2 GW DC of First Solar modules for deliveries in 2023 and also 2024. Now, the Boston-based company wishes to get an
Oct 26, 2022 // Manufacturing News, First Solar, swift current energy, Eric Lammers
First Solar as well as EDPR sign 1.8 GW PV module offer
First Solar and also EDPR have actually authorized a multi-year order for 1800MW of First Solar's thin film solar (PV) solar modules.
The units, which will be delivered up to 2028, perseverance United States projects created by EDPR North America (EDPR NA).
The continent is EDPR's biggest market in regards to set up capacity and also production, where the firm runs 475MW of solar projects, has 1.6 GW of solar capacity incomplete and also has a robust solar growth pipeline.
EDPR strategies to add 4.8 GW of solar capacity in North America in 2023-2026.
Apr 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, First Solar, solar module, EDPR
ACEN Powers Up Philippines first Hybrid Solar-Storage Plant
The 2 × 20 MW energy storage facility is adjacent to ACEN's 120 MW Alaminos solar farm.
The facility holds 24 battery containers with SAFT 2.5 MWh lithium-ion batteries, likely sufficient to power regarding 20,000 homes and avoid 35.87 MTCO2e exhausts annually.
Feb 24, 2022 // Plants, Storage, Asia, Philippines, ACEN, Alaminos solar farm, Eric Francia, Jose Maria Zabaleta
First Solar secure local steel supply for Ohio module center
exposed it had actually been chosen to generate steel back rails for First Solar as well as is to sign a multi-year agreement with the thin-film solar module
Apr 1, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, PV module, North America, Ohio, Howard Ice
Ghana's very first reciprocal solar PPA
Plastic producer Miniplast will certainly purchase electrical energy from a 704 kW grid-connected solar array possessed as well as run by Norwegian developer Empower New Energy AS.
Feb 21, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, PPA, Africa, Ghana, Miniplast, Empower New Energy AS, Stella Futura Ltd
Statkraft ends up being UK solar developer for very first time
Statkraft has actually entered the UK solar developer market for the first time, thanks to a Joint Development Agreement with solar developer UK Power Associates Ltd (UKPA).
Jun 24, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Statkraft, Richard Mardon, Jimmy Blackburn
European Energy Launches First Australian Solar Park Early
European Energy's Mokoan solar park debuts in Australia, boosting renewable capacity and marking a milestone in global energy transition efforts.
Mar 24, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, european energy, PV Power Plant
First Solar to Broaden Its US Manufacturing Capacity by 3.3 GW
in 2025.
Mentioning their brand-new growths, Chief Executive Officer of First Solar, Mr. Mark Widmar stated, "This center will stand for a significant leap onward
Jun 10, 2021 // Manufacturing News, First Solar, Solar Energy, Mark Widmar, America solar Capacity, Ohio Plant, solar panel manufacturer
First Solar to pay US$350 million to settle 2012 class action case
case, titled Smilovits v. First Solar, Inc., et al related to claims of false and misleading statements regarding the company’s financial performance and
Jan 6, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Malaysia, Germany, SMSL, Europe, Asia, first solar inc, cdte thin-film modules
Spanish oil titan starts service its very first solar plant
Repsol introduced the beginning of building and construction on its 126 MW Kappa solar park. The project includes 3 plants situated in the community of Manzanares, Ciudad Real. It will certainly call for an overall financial investment of EUR100 million.
Apr 27, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, pv power plants, Europe, repsol
Bangladesh’s first state-owned solar plant comes online
The new generation facility was financed by the Asian Development Bank and built by Chinese company ZTE Corp. The project will sell power to the grid for $0.065/kWh, a record low for solar in the country.
Sep 13, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Floating PV, China, Bangladesh, Asia, rooftop solar, Asian Development Bank, ZTE Corp, Floating solar
Statcon Energiaa Launches ENERGIAA X: First 100% Indian-Designed Solar Inverter
Introducing the ENERGIAA X Series: India's first 100% designed and manufactured on-grid solar inverter. Built for durability and performance, with nationwide service support.
May 27, 2024 // Inverters, India, Asia, Statcon Energiaa, ENERGIAA X
Jinko becomes first solar manufacturer to make 100% renewable energy pledge
from the inside out, and we’re thrilled to be the world’s First Solar manufacturer to be a member of RE100 and EP100 [energy productivity pledge]
Sep 24, 2019 // Manufacturing News, China, First Solar, Asia, Jinko, Kanping Chen