The US thin-film outfit's Series 4 PV module, a cadmium-telluride technologyfeaturing a new production-enhancing anti-reflective coated glass, is compatible with newer 1500V system architectures.

First Solar is also about to unveil its AC Power Block, a configurable, pre-engineered system available in modular units ranging from 800kW to 3.8MW.

"What matters most to our customers is reliable energy output achieved through proven technology," says First Solar senior vice-president of product management Thomas Kuster.

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