Thin Film - High Temperature PerformanceProven Energy Yield Advantage Over Crystalline Silicon

All modules rated and labeled at STC

Additional First Solar energy for same nameplate power

*500kW side-by-side comparison, USA Desert Southwest climate

Soiling and Cleaning

Mani and Pallai, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 14 (2010) 3124-3131

Factors influencing

dust settlement

Site Characteristics(vegetation, traffic,

air pollution)

Ambient Temperature and

Humidity

PV System tilt-angle and

orientation(includes exposure to sun and wind)

Dust Properties(type, shape, size,

weight)

Wind Velocity

Glazing Characteristics(texture and

coating)

Soiling and CleaningCleaning Methods and Frequency are tailored to site specificsFrameless module gives better cleaning surfaceDry-cleaning method

– Typical expected annual soiling loss < 4% – Encourages water conservation– Provides confidence in Energy Predictions

Various new solutions for automatic cleaning entering marketSoiling Monitoring Station can help quantify site conditions

Water Consumption – PV Advantage

• Water ~ power demand

First Solar Overview

Construction Video

PV in the Middle East – Emerging Challenges

PV in the Middle East – 2013 Trends to Watch

PV in the Middle East – 2013 Trends to WatchPilot Plants set Precedent for Utility Scale Design and Execution

UAE: Masdar City 10MW / DEWA 13MW

Saudi Arabia: KACARE program

Pricing decline flattens; Renewed focus on BOS Innovation and Quality

Balance Sheet Matters

Outdoor Rated Equipment

Behind-The-Fence Utility Design Philosophy

Lessons from Mature Markets will Transfer

LCOE to dominate: PV to gain share

Energy storage is rarely required

Unconventional applications

Water desalination / pumping

Offgrid / Microgrid / Hybrid PV Plants

Enhanced Oil Recovery

Creating enduring value by enabling a world powered by clean, affordable solar electricity.