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First Solar Receives Recognition from Canadian Solar Industries Association

^{Published on 2010-12-20 13:41:11 - Market Wire}
 

TEMPE, Ariz.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has been recognized by the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) for developing and constructing Canadaa™s largest photovoltaic (PV) power plant. The 80 megawatt Sarnia solar project, completed this October in Sarnia, Ont., and purchased by Enbridge Inc., is also the largest operating PV facility in the world.

"Together with Enbridge, we are leading the development of utility-scale solar energy in Canada."

Enbridge and First Solar jointly accepted the aSolar PV Project of the Yeara award at CanSIAa™s annual conference on Dec. 7.

aWe are pleased to receive this recognition for the Sarnia project,a said Frank De Rosa, First Solar senior vice president of project development for North America. aTogether with Enbridge, we are leading the development of utility-scale solar energy in Canada.a

Peter Carrie, First Solar vice president of business development in Canada, was also honored for his individual contribution to Canadaa™s solar industry and received the aSolar Leader of the Yeara award during CanSIAa™s conference.

About First Solar

First Solar manufactures solar modules with an advanced semiconductor technology and provides comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) system solutions. The company is delivering an economically viable alternative to fossil-fuel generation today. 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 [ http://www.firstsolar.com ].