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First Solar Achieves 5GW Photovoltaic Production Milestone

Modules made to date produce enough electricity to power 2.5 million homes

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

First Solar, Inc. announced cumulative production has reached 5 gigawatts (GW), or 66 million solar modules, capable of generating enough clean electricity to power approximately 2.5 million homes. The company began commercial production in 2002 and has since grown to become one of the world’s largest solar module manufacturers, with 36 production lines on three continents. “This milestone helps advance our mission of providing clean solar electricity at affordable prices. Our abi...

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