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A High-Quality Thin Film CdTe Module Made in India, for India.

First Solar’s Series 7 FT1 CdTe photovoltaic (PV) modules combine the technological advances of the Series 6 product family with a larger form factor and innovative design features to create a next generation thin film module. Series 7 FT1 modules are ALMM enlisted, DRC eligible, BIS compliant, and were created specifically for India’s ground-mount PV market to optimize balance of system (BOS) costs and reduce the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of your PV project.



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Up to 550Watts

Up to 19.7%Efficiency

25 YearLinear Performance Warranty

0.3%Warranted Annual Degradation Rate

Delivering Unmatched Value and Innovation



Larger Form Factor

More watts per install operation for lower BOS costs



Back Rail Mounting Design

Delivers fast and easy installation



Frameless Design

Improves soiling and snow shedding



More Lifetime Energy per Nameplate Watt

Industry’s best warranted annual degradation rate: 0.3%



Industry’s Only Cell Cracking Warranty

Immune to and warranted against power loss from cell cracking



Exceptional Performance

Superior temperature coefficient, spectral and shading response



Unrivaled Quality and Reliability

Singular manufacturing process with 100% QA/QC traceability



Leading Environmental Profile

Lowest carbon footprint, water footprint, and energy payback time



Made Responsibly in India

Comprehensive supply chain management with zero tolerance for forced labor

Innovative Back Rail Mounting System

Series 7 FT1 utilizes domestically sourced galvanized steel back rails and has been optimized for India’s ground-mount PV market.

Because there is no sunny-side frame to trap dirt and pooled water, this innovative design also promotes natural rain runoff, reduces soiling and improves energy performance.

Larger Module Form Factor

First Solar’s proprietary manufacturing process and CdTe technology allow more form factor flexibility because it is not constrained by industry standard cell or wafer sizes. Along with the added strength and rigidity of galvanized steel back rails, the 1216mm x 2300mm module design optimizes form and function without fear of power loss from cell cracking or other performance-related issues prevalent in crystalline silicon modules.

More Lifetime Energy per Nameplate Watt

Series 7 modules feature the industry’s best 0.3% warranty-backed annual degradation rate, and boast a superior temperature coefficient, spectral and shading response – delivering more lifetime energy per installed watt compared to leading bifacial crystalline silicon PV panels.

Made in India, for India.

Series 7 FT1 is designed in the US and manufactured in India specifically for the Indian PV market. Utilizing uniquely American technology, First Solar transforms a sheet of glass into a fully functional PV module in about four hours. Our latest flagship solar module incorporates the lessons learned and advantages of Series 6 and Series 6 Plus, building on more than two decades of R&D and product development experience to deliver a truly optimized system solution. Series 7 FT1 is produced with comprehensive supply chain management with zero tolerance for forced labor.

 

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A Collaborative Process for Success

From day one, First Solar’s product engineering team has worked in deep collaboration with leading EPCs, structure and component providers to create a module that is part of an integrated system solution. By sharing designs and incorporating feedback from industry partners, First Solar has designed a module that is truly optimized for form, function, and cost.

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Features

Series 7 TR1

525 - 550 watts / up to 19.7% efficiency

Series 7 FT1

525 - 550 watts / up to 19.7% efficiency
More lifetime energy per nameplate watt from superior temperature coefficient, spectral response, shading behavior and industry’s best 0.3% warranted annual degradation rate
Innovative back rail mounting design for faster installation velocity vs. Series 6
Dual junction box design reduces wire management complexity and cost
No power loss from LID or LeTID
Immune to and warranted against power loss from cell cracking
Industry’s best environmental profile with the lowest carbon and water footprint, and fastest energy payback
Enhanced soiling performance from under-mount back rail mounting design
Enhanced BOS savings through fewer connections and less mounting hardware per watt
Overall lower LCOE for a competitive return on investment
Manufactured under one roof for unrivaled quality & reliability
Responsibly manufactured with zero tolerance for forced labor
Larger form factor for more watts per install operation
ALMM enlisted, DRC eligible and BIS compliant  
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