First Solar's (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced it will Solar Shop Australia, Pty Ltd. (Hereinafter referred to as Solar Shop) 1 megawatt (MW) project to provide a DC rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The solar power system will be installed in South Australia Adelaide Showground (Adelaide Showground) in six separate buildings, is Australia's largest solar photovoltaic installation works. This roofing system is controlled by the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia commissioned.

First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. Company recently announced that since the commencement of commercial production since has produced 1 GW of solar PV modules. In addition, First Solar has the industry's lowest manufacturing costs, manufacturing costs through will be reduced to 98 cents, breaking the $ 1 per watt price barrier.

First Solar is responsible for marketing and business development executive vice president John Carrington said that: "First Solar is proud to Australia's largest solar photovoltaic system to provide solar modules for this project will make use of one of Australia's most abundant resource, namely the sun, and the convert it into clean, affordable electricity. "

Carrington said: "This project represents a promising Australia, we look forward to the start of the solar future. Australia's policies and measures for the development of low-cost renewable energy to create the conditions, First Solar advanced, low-cost solar technology is a perfect combination. "

Solar Shop and construction company Build Environs Pty Ltd. League, will design and construct the 1 MW installation project, the project is expected to be reduced by about 1,500 tons per year of carbon dioxide emissions. Construction is expected to begin immediately and be completed in the third quarter of 2009. Electricity generated by the solar installation project will be mainly used in the Adelaide Showground to replace electricity generated from traditional sources.

Solar Shop general manager Adrian Ferraretto expressed: "Solar Shop Australia is very pleased to introduce First Solar's solar modules to the Australian market, in particular for Australia's largest solar photovoltaic installation project in considering a number of other solar technologies and customer-specific requirements, Solar Shop finds First Solar modules are the best choice for exhibition games. "

By creating truly sustainable solar energy solutions, First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) is changing the way the world access to electricity. First Solar advanced semiconductor technology manufacturing of solar modules, solar photovoltaic systems to provide comprehensive solutions. Reduce manufacturing costs through continuous, First Solar to create cheap, environmentally friendly way to produce electricity to replace fossil fuels to generate electricity. When the demand for traditional forms of energy peaked when, First Solar modules are most effective.

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