Iec61215 powermax powermax 15 w solar module spectrum am 1. First solars module collection and recycling program. First solar modulesworld leading reliability 1panasonic hit, kyocera, hanwha, inventec, 2 sunpower residential module only, first solar production fleet iec 61646iec 61730 1500v certification external thresher certification pass. First solar cancels series 5 module migration in favour of. First solar series 4 pv module endoflife recycling recycling services available through first solar s industryleading recycling program or customerselected third party. Their efficiencies are less than 1st generation, their costs are. Thinfilm modules production processes and their environmental assessment, presented at. Performance summary for the first solar cdte 1kw system.
Solar power systems net sales expected to comprise 70% to 75% of the total net sales and third party. Presented during a meeting with investment analysts at the perrysburg facility, the large area cadmium telluride cdte glassonglass module was part of the first batch of material run completely through the recently activated line. Cdte evidence of some voids near the cdscdte interface au evidence of some voids near the cdscdte interface high cu concentration at interface and in the au layer little evidence of cu along grain boundaries grain boundaries 25 edse edsd t e l d l cdte a curich layer 0 5 10 15 20 eds intensity cs edsf cu k c u 15 20 25 e. Solar modules based on thinfilm technology absorb a particularly wide spectrum of sunlight. It is usually sandwiched with cadmium sulfide to form a pn junction solar pv cell. Calyxo thin film solar modules are the most ecoefficient in the entire solar industry. First solar fs series 2 pv module intra photovoltaics. Why first solars price advantage is gone the motley fool.
Recombination and bandgap engineering in cdsetecdte solar. As a global leader in pv energy, first solars advanced thin film solar modules have set the industry benchmark with over 17 gigawatts gw installed worldwide and a proven performance advantage over conventional crystalline silicon solar modules. We also characterize the structural and chemical changes throughout the cdsetecdte device by augerelectron spectroscopy aes. All specifications and warranties apply only to products sold and installed in north. First solar fs series 2 pv module thin film solutions for high performance pv systems first solar fs series 2 pv modules represent the latest advancements in thin film solar module technology. Solar panel first solar fs4120a3 120wp cdte secondsol. Aug 04, 2011 first solar was already seen as the thinfilm solar leader having the lowest costs in the industry.
An analysis of the cost and performance of photovoltaic systems as a function of module area kelsey a. Cdte solar cells with opencircuit voltage breaking the 1 v barrier article pdf available in nature energy 1. First solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic pv solar. America, please refer to the global datasheet pd5401 02. The series 2 modules are iec 61646 and iec 61730 certified for use in systems up to vdc, ul listed 600vdc, and meet the requirements of safety class ii. Leaching of cadmium and tellurium from cadmium telluride.
Cadmium telluride cdte is a stable crystalline compound formed from cadmium and tellurium. First solar series 4 pv module endoflife recycling recycling services available through first solars industryleading recycling program or customerselected third party. Tymen dejong, first solars senior vice president of module manufacturing,1 fixated. Pv solar cells based on cdte represent the largest segment of commercial thinfilm module production worldwide. First solar sets world record for cdte solar cell efficiency. First solar to introduce 400w largearea cdte thinfilm. First solar set a world record for cadmiumtelluride cdte photovoltaic pv solar cell conversion efficiency, achieving 20. First solar uses rigid thin film modules for its solar panels, and produces cdte panels using cadmium telluride cdte as a semiconductor.
With the lowest co2 footprint and the quickest energy payback time, the thin film solar modules of calyx have a huge environmental advantage in contrast to other solar. This morning first solar announced that it has set its latest efficiency record for cadmium telluride cdte thinfilm solar pv, with a 22. The series 3 modules are iec 61646 and iec 61730 certified for use in systems up to vdc, ul listed 600 vdc, and meet the requirements of safety class ii. Fslr today announced it set a new world record for cadmiumtelluride cdte photovoltaic pv solar cell efficiency, reaching 17. First solar unveiled the first functional series 6 thinfilm photovoltaic module off the companys perrysburg, ohio, new production line. First solar warranty affairs provides technical support and comprehensive product documentation to support the design, installation, and long term operations of. Pdf cdte solar cells with opencircuit voltage breaking. A1 new product, in original packaging, without any visible defects cell type.
No contractual rights are established or should be inferred because of users reliance on the information contained in this module datasheet. Born of solar cell incorporated now first solar 2002. As dejong reflected on the companys recent financial slump, he wondered if first solar s competitive. Cadmium telluride cdte photovoltaics describes a photovoltaic pv technology that is based on the use of cadmium telluride in a thin semiconductor layer designed to absorb and convert sunlight into electricity. First solar s cdte module technology performance, life cycle, health and safety impact assessment stellenbosch university centre for renewable and sustainable energy studies dr. In february 2016, first solar announced that they had reached a record 22.
Cdte solar cells have the potential to undercut the costs of electricity generated by other technologies, if the opencircuit voltage can be increased beyond 1 v without significant decreases in. The current leader in photovoltaics recycling is first solar, which operates facilities for processing prompt scrap, breakage, and any endoflife cdte pv modules. By continually driving down manufacturing costs, first solar is delivering an economically viable alternative to fossilfuel generation. Your enquiry will be sent directly to first solar, inc. First solar cdte pv modules technology overview and energy. Reaches agreement to settle pending class action lawsuit. First solar is a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic pv solar modules and provider of solar solutions. About a year ago, first solar crushed the conversion efficiency mark for cadmium telluride with a worldrecord 21. First solar donates thinfilm solar modules to inner mongolia university of technology students for 20 solar decathlon competition download pdf format download opens in. Superior temperature coefficient mechanical drawing 70 80 90 100 110 120 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 linear first solar. Fslr today announced it set a new world record for cadmiumtelluride cdte photovoltaic pv module conversion efficiency.
Pd540102 may 2011 modules are life cycle managed with a collection and recycling program, providing module owners with no cost, prefunded, endoflife take back, and recycling of the modules. Hybrid bulk heterojunction composites are promising material for lowcost organic solar cells. In august 2014 first solar announced a device with 21. Detailed profile including pictures, certification details and manufacturer pdf. First solar, llc technology center, 12900 eckel junction rd, perrysburg, oh 43551 abstract this paper describes the performance of a 1kwac cdte. Cadmium telluride solar cells photovoltaic research nrel. Department of energys national renewable energy laboratory nrel. First solar first solar series 4 110122 solar panel. With solardesigntool, you can create a design from scratch and generate a full pv permit package in as little as 15 minutes. First solar fully integrated, automated and continuous thin film process. Pv tech caught up with lou trippel, vice president of product management at usbased thinfilm solar manufacturer and developer first solar, to discuss how the companys new series 6 module has. Pdf design prospects of cadmium telluridesilicon cdte. Solar panel series first solar series 3 black plus.
The united states is the leader in cadmium telluride cdte photovoltaic pv manufacturing, and nrel has been at the forefront of research and development in this area. From raw material sourcing through endoflife collection and recycling, first solar is focused on. Next generation thin film solar technology first solar. Datasheet first solar series 6 fs6445 photovoltaic for europe. Datasheet first solar series 6 fs6445 photovoltaic for.
Fundamental measurements with cdte nanocrystalmehppv poly 2methoxy52. First solar fs series 3 pv module first solar fs series 3 pv modules represent the latest advancements in thin film solar module technology. Phase 1 mohammed bin rashid al maktoum mw pv power plant duration. First solar was ready to take advantage, booking years of production at elevated prices, and expanding its manufacturing capacity around the world. As a global leader in pv energy, first solars advanced thin film solar modules. Roof planning solar modules first solar fs262 fs265.
Cadmium telluride cdte owing to its optoelectronic and chemical properties, cdte is an ideal absorber material for highef. National renewable energy laboratory, 1617 cole boulevard, golden, co 80401 2. Generating more energy than competing modules with the same power ra. First solar sets cdte module efficiency world record, launches series 3 black module april 22, 20 download this press release pdf format opens in new window pdf. The leading thinfilm technology, cadmium telluride cdte, had a module production of 1. Evaluation of solar module equivalent models under real operating. First solar provides cost effective thin film module solutions to leading solar. Production module efficiency roadmap accelerated and extended to 16. First solar annual report 20 technology and products first solar s cadmiumtelluride cdte technology continues to be a key differentiator between our company and other solar manufacturers.
In february 2015 we announced a new world record solar cell conversion efficiency of 21. First solar crushed the conversion efficiency mark for cadmium telluride with a worldrecord 21. The series 6 module is the nextgeneration technology built on first solar s unique manufacturing process that ensures unparalleled quality control for every component of the module. First solar sets world record for cdte solar pv efficiency. For example, cdte has a bandgap that is ideally matched to the solar spectrum, which.
First solar first solar series 6 fiche technique panneau. In 2014, the record module efficiency was also raised by first solar from 16. You can unsubscribe to any of the investor alerts you are subscribed to by visiting. Cdte solar cells with opencircuit voltage breaking the 1 v. An analysis of cost and performance of photovoltaic systems as a. This enables the effective use of the suns power even under less. The accuracy of modeled results is quantified with datasheet results for 10. First functional first solar series 6 thinfilm module. Endoflife cdte pv recycling with semiconductor refining. They produce clean energy at the lowest cost with the least impact on our environment. Their quality, reliability and performance are therefore critical for the yield and profit of your system.
It is mainly used as the semiconducting material in cadmium telluride photovoltaics and an infrared optical window. From the simulation result, the best efficiency of 28. The information included in this module datasheet is subject to change without. High efficiency cdte and cigs thin film solar cells nrel. This helped first solar s competitors, which produced siliconbased panels, but not first solar, which produced cadmium telluridebased ones. First solar, the leading manufacturer of cadmium telluride cdte modules, recently announced plans to.
First solars cdte module technology performance, life. The series 2 modules are iec 61646 and iec 61730 certified for use in systems up to vdc, and meet the requirements of safety class ii. As a global leader in pv energy, first solar s advanced thin film solar modules have set the industry benchmark with over 17 gigawatts gw installed worldwide and a proven performance advantage over conventional crystalline silicon solar modules. First solar fs series 3 pv modules represent the latest advancements in thin film solar module technology. Cadmium telluride pv is the only thin film technology with lower costs than conventional solar cells made of crystalline silicon in multikilowatt systems. Download pdf format download opens in new window november 6, 2014. The series 3 modules are iec 61646 and iec 61730 certified for use in systems up to vdc, ul listed 600 vdc, and. Due to their efficiency and relatively low manufacturing energy requirements, cdte solar cells had the shortest energy payback time among commercially relevant pv technologies. Generate a solar permit package for a design using first solar fs275 75w sign up learn more. An analysis of cost and performance of photovoltaic. Leading thinfilm producer first solar is planning a major revamp of its nextgeneration cdte modules by introducing a new suite of production lines capable of producing largearea 1.
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