The 1.4MW(DC) array, in which First Solar holds 100% of the equity, is located inKitakyushu-shi, Japan, and due for completion in early 2014.

Last weekFirst Solar revealed plans to invest up to ¥10bn ($98m) over the next few yearsdeveloping and building solar plants in Japan, although it is clear that itsbusiness model there will take on different contours than in the US.

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