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GLOBAL LEADER IN PV ENERGY 4 Taking Energy Forward Energy moves our world. It’s the cornerstone of every modern society and economy. Growth and prosperity are determined by its abundance and reliability. First Solar believes that clean, affordable solar electricity is not only viable, but essential. That is why we have been leading the charge to integrate reliable and affordable solar electricity into the energy mix on a global scale since our founding in 1999. With more than 8 gigawatts (GW) installed worldwide, First Solar is the world leader in photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions.

Featured Projects Generations Ahead First Solar delivers solar energy that is cost competitive with conventional energy sources today. Our proven solutions diversify the energy portfolio and reduce the risk of fuel-price volatility, while delivering a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) that is cost competitive with fossil fuels. We offer the most bankable solar energy solutions in the world. With the strongest financial stability in the industry and unparalleled use of our Topaz Solar Farm is the largest investment-grade renewable bond in history 550MW (AC) | California, USA Greenough...

GLOBAL LEADER IN PV ENERGY 8 Solutions to Contemporary Energy Problems Our comprehensive PV energy solutions address “Together with our partners, we are solving the contemporary energy challenges we share to enable a world powered, in significant part, by clean, affordable solar electricity.” — ­ ­JIM HUGHES, FIRST SOLAR CEO the energy needs of today and result in reliable, dependable, and bankable PV energy solutions for our customers and partners. MARKET SEGMENTS • Utility-Scale Generation • Fuel Displacement • Off-Grid and Energy Access • Restricted Spaces PRODUCT OFFERINGS • Structured...

GLOBAL LEADER IN PV ENERGY 10 Fuel Displacement HYBRID SYSTEM SOLUTIONS Today, solar is cheaper than diesel. With fixed pricing and no fuel-price volatility, solar represents a meaningful value proposition for anyone burning liquid fuel as their primary energy source. Our innovative hybrid system solutions provide cost-competitive solar energy as an alternative source of fuel, reducing fuel consumption and variable costs with reliable and affordable solar electricity. BENEFITS • Reduce fuel consumption and save costs • Increase fuel reserves or exports at market prices • Reduce the risk of...

GLOBAL LEADER IN PV ENERGY 12 Off-Grid & Energy Access Restricted Spaces We believe clean energy should be available to everyone, even to the 1.3 billion Distributed solar generation can be deployed rapidly. Since the energy generated people not currently connected to an electric grid. First Solar’s energy access is consumed locally, less energy is lost in transmission from the point of solutions provide a practical and affordable option for underserved off-grid energy production. However, these applications typically suffer from higher balance of markets across the globe. Our mini-grid...

GLOBAL LEADER IN PV ENERGY 14 Structured Energy Products Our customers need kilowatt-hours, not just kilowatts. Consequently, we have developed a full range of capabilities to include the delivery of structured energy products that are cost competitive in the marketplace today. Having converted more power purchase agreements to energy than anyone else in the solar industry, our reliable and bankable energy solutions are trusted by some of the world’s leading utilities and energy investors.

GLOBAL LEADER IN PV ENERGY 16 Advanced System Solutions By advancing every facet of the solar energy value chain, our technologies and capabilities maximize energy output, reduce LCOE, and deliver reliable solar energy that can be easily integrated into the electricity grid. Our consultative approach to our customers’ solar energy needs and capabilities results in customized solutions to meet their economic goals. These bankable energy solutions act as a hedge against fuel-price volatility and provide low-cost financing, access to capital, and faster time to operation. Our system solutions...

GLOBAL LEADER IN PV ENERGY 18 Component Technologies UTILITY-GRADE THIN FILM PV MODULES First Solar’s advanced thin film PV modules are the industry benchmark for utility-scale applications – proven to outperform conventional solar modules. With a superior temperature coefficient, our thin film technology generates up to 9 percent more annual energy than competing solar modules with the same power rating. With multiple efficiency world records and best-in-class long-term performance in hightemperature and high-humidity climates, our thin film modules deliver higher energy yields and...

aaaaaaaaaaaa m»»m mmm^m* aaa m^mm aaaaaa aaaaaa a aaaaaaaaaaaa •aaaaaa mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm •aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Reliable & Affordable Solar Electricity Having supplied many of the world's largest PV power plants in existence, we stand ready to apply our expertise across the entire solar value chain to deliver the right energy solution to our customers and partners. By integrating technologies and capabilities that optimize the entire power plant solution, we are best suited to deliver reliable and affordable solar energy solutions that maximize value and minimize risk....

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