Series 3 Black Plus
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First Solar Series 3 Black Plus™ PV Module ADVANCED THIN FILM SOLAR TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY BENCHMARK SOLAR MODULES As a global leader in PV energy, First Solar’s advanced thin film solar modules have set the industry benchmark with over 8 gigawatts (GW) installed worldwide and a proven performance advantage over conventional crystalline silicon solar modules. Generating up to 8% more energy than competing modules with the same power rating, First Solar’s Series 3 Black Plus™ PV Modules deliver superior performance and reliability to our customers. PROVEN ENERGY YIELD ADVANTAGE • Up to 8% more energy than conventional crystalline silicon solar modules with the same power • Superior temperature coefficient (-0.29%/°C) resulting in greater energy yield in typical field operating temperatures • Superior spectral response resulting in a proven energy yield advantage in humid environments ADVANCED PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY • Improved long-term power-output and extended reliability test performance warranted for 25 years • Independently tested to pass accelerated life and stress tests beyond industry standards • Highly predictable energy in all climates and applications • Independently certified for reliable performance in high temperature, high humidity, extreme desert and coastal environments CERTIFICATIONS & TESTS • • • • • • Thresher Test, Long-Term Sequential Test, and PID-Free1 IEC 61646, IEC 61730, CE, Safety Class II @1000 V IEC 61701 Salt Mist Corrosion, IEC 60068-2-68 Dust and Sand Resistance ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 UL 1703 and ULC 1703 Listed Class B Fire Rating (Class A Spread of Flame) CSI Eligible (CA-USA), FSEC (FL-USA), MCS (UK), CEC Listed (Australia) MODULE WARRANTY Power Output • 10-Year Limited Product Warranty First Solar, Inc. | firstsolar.com | info@firstsolar.com

FIRST SOLAR SERIES 3 BLACK PLUS™ PV MODULE MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION MODULE NUMBERS AND RATINGS AT STC2, 3 NOMINAL VALUES Open Circuit Voltage Short Circuit Current Maximum System Voltage Limiting Reverse Current Bypass Diode Maximum Series Fuse Cell Type CdS/CdTe semiconductor, 146 active cells MODULE NUMBERS AND RATINGS AT 800W/m , NOCT 45°C, AM 1.5 Nominal Power (± 5%) Frame Material Cover Type 3.2mm heat strengthened front glass laminated to 3.2mm tempered back glass Open Circuit Voltage Short Circuit Current Series 3 Black Laminate material with edge seal TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS...