TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2009--
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include a 15 megawatt (MW) (DC) installation for JEA, the eighth largest
community-owned electric utility in the U.S. (sted The projects include
a 15 megawatt (MW) (DC) installation for the Jacksonville Electric
Authority (JEA), the eighth largest community-owned electric utility in
the U.S.
The corrected release reads:
FIRST SOLAR TO SUPPLY 27 MEGAWATTS OF SOLAR MODULES TO JUWI FOR U.S.
UTILITY INSTALLATIONS
First Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has been
selected by Colorado-based developer and EPC contractor juwi solar Inc.,
a subsidiary of juwi Holding AG, to supply solar modules for two U.S.
projects. These projects represent new supply orders and do not fall
within the existing long-term framework agreement between First Solar
and juwi solar GmbH.
The projects include a 15 megawatt (MW) (DC) installation for JEA, the
eighth largest community-owned electric utility in the U.S. First Solar
will also supply another 12MW (DC) for juwi solar Inc.’s project with
American Electric Power in Ohio. The two installations are expected to
begin construction in the fourth quarter of 2009 and to be completed
before the end of 2010.
“First Solar’s modules are a cost effective solution for utility scale
installations, making them an ideal fit for these projects,” said Bruce
Sohn, First Solar president. “Together with our valued customer juwi
solar, we are addressing the nation’s clean energy needs.”
“We are very encouraged that First Solar is supplying its proven and
financeable modules for these initial U.S. utility-scale projects
developed by juwi solar. We expect that our strong relationship with
First Solar will be an important element toward the expansion of solar
power in the United States,” said Michael Martin, managing director of
juwi solar Inc.
About First Solar
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) is changing the way the world is
powered by creating truly sustainable solar energy solutions. First
Solar manufactures solar modules with an advanced semiconductor
technology and provides comprehensive PV system solutions. By constantly
decreasing manufacturing costs, First Solar is creating an affordable
and environmentally responsible alternative to fossil-fuel generation.
First Solar modules are most effective when demand for traditional forms
of energy is at its peak. First Solar set the benchmark for
environmentally responsible product life cycle management by introducing
the industry's first prefunded, comprehensive collection and recycling
program for solar modules. From raw material sourcing through
end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating
cost-effective renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the
environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com,
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For First Solar Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not
constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a
number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially,
including risks associated with the company's business involving the
company's products, their development and distribution, economic and
competitive factors and the company's key strategic relationships and
other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking information contained in this press release or with
respect to the announcements described herein.
Source: First Solar Inc.
First Solar Inc.
Media Contacts
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