First Solar Inc of Tempe,AZ,USA,which manufactures thin-film photovoltaic(PV)modules based on cadmium telluride(CdTe)as well as providing engineering,procurement and construction(EPC)services,says that its advanced thin-film Series 3 photovoltaic(PV)solar modules have been listed by UL(Underwriters Laboratories)as meeting standards UL1703 and ULC1703 for use in PV systems up to 1000volts(the voltage typical for utility-scale PV power plants).The firm's modules were previously UL listed as meeting those standards for use in PV systems up to 600volts.
"First Solar is pleased that UL has validated the quality and safety of our modules,which are the first thin-film PV modules to receive this certification,"said Tom Kuster,First Solar vice president of Product Management and System Technology.
