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First Solar sold out through the second quarter of 2021
‘Solar Module Super League’ (SMSL) member, First Solar said it was sold out of thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar modules through the second half of 2021 as the company continues to ramp its Series 6 larger-area modules.
Oct 25, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, pv power plants, Mark Widmar, North America, first solar inc, cdte thin-film modules
D.E. Shaw acquires 180 MW of Utah solar from First Solar
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) announced it has acquired First Solar’s Cove Mountain and Cove Mountain 2 projects in Iron County, Utah. The acquisition of the two projects, the sales of which were previously disclosed by First Solar and which total 180 MWAC in capacity, nearly doubles DESRI’s portfolio of First Solar-developed projects to over 360 MWAC.
Oct 23, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, China, First Solar, Asia, North America, Georges Antoun, D.E. Shaw, Bryan Martin
First Solar starts work with 3.3 GW Ohio manufacturing facility
The $680m facility results from be functional in first fifty percent of 2023
Aug 18, 2021 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, North America
Leeward targeting affordable scale from First Solar 10GW pipe
Renewable energy company Leeward is backing its purchase of First Solar's 10GW project pipeline to enable it to contend within the US' solar landscape.
Feb 9, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, California, USA, First Solar, North America, Jason Allen, leeward
FRV launches first hybrid solar-storage park in Queensland
FRV lights up Queensland with innovative solar-plus-storage park, powering over 1,680 homes annually. More hybrid projects on the horizon in Australia.
Jul 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, queensland, frv, PV Power Plant
Indonesia Launches First Solar and Energy Storage Plant
Sembcorp Industries unveils Indonesia's first utility-scale solar and energy storage gem, paving the way for a greener future with 50 MW of solar power and innovative battery technology!
Jan 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, Indonesia, sembcorp industries, PV Power Plant
Kyocera launches industry-first SemiSolid batteries
Kyocera is introducing an innovative SemiSolid cell architecture created by US’s battery company 24M. The Japan-based giant will initiate the product’s entrance to the market. The new solution considerably improves batt performance, at the same time enabling significant production savings.
Jan 8, 2020 // Storage, USA, Japan, Kyocera, Asia, North America
Repsol opens very first PV plant
Kappa solar farm in Spain consists of three projects-- Perseo Foton 1, 2 and 3
Jun 22, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, repsol, PV Power Plant, Kappa solar farm
First Solar will supply 700 MW solar modules to Silicon Ranch
The firms call it the development of the 4-GW master supply contract (MSA) that they checked in April.
First Solar held that the new arrangement reinforces a shared commitment by both the companies to enhance the domestic supply and promote lower-carbon manufacturing procedures.
Oct 21, 2022 // Manufacturing News, First Solar, photovoltaic, Georges Antoun, Silicon Ranch, Reagan Farr, ica’s largest solar manufacturer, lower-carbon production
Biden to Close Solar Trade Loophole, First Solar Soars
First Solar Inc. stock surges as Biden administration considers eliminating tariff exemption for two-sided solar panels, boosting US-based manufacturers.
Apr 23, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, North America, biden
Biden to Close Solar Trade Loophole, First Solar Soars
First Solar Inc. stock surges as Biden administration considers eliminating tariff exemption for two-sided solar panels, boosting US-based manufacturers.
Apr 18, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, North America, biden
Australia's new prime minister vows to make nation 'renewable energy superpower'
Australia's new head of state, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation a renewables "superpower" following his Labor Party's victory in Saturday's federal election, which ousted predecessor Scott Morrison's conservative coalition.
May 23, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Policy, ENERGY STORAGE, Australia, climate council, Oceania, rooftop solar, policy, net zero, national electricity market, grid upgrades, Anthony Albanese
Evaluation of Ireland's first renewables auction
Harsh Goenka, from solar forecasting business Solargis evaluates the results of the nation's initial clean energy tender for pv publication after the procurement workout safeguarded an ordinary solar power price of EUR72.92/ MWh.
Aug 19, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Ireland, Europe, Solargis, Harsh Goenka, Marcel Suri
NextEnergy shuts first tranche of ₤ 1bn solar fund
An initial fundraise of ₤ 327m will certainly target new-build subsidy-free utility scale solar assets
Aug 25, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Michael Bonte-Friedheim, NextEnergy
First Solar reports q/q dip in sales, confirms 2023 forecast
US thin-film photovoltaics (PV) maker First Solar Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) on Thursday reported a big quarter-on-quarter decrease in sales, while validating its full-year guidance.
Apr 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, First Solar









