First Solar Series 3 Black Plus™ PV Module
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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-Free 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@firstso

FIRST SOLAR SERIES 3 BLACK PLUS™ PV MODULE MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION MODULE NUMBERS AND RATINGS AT STC1,2 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...