First Solar, Inc.

Efficiency and Energy Improvement of Cdte-based Tandem Solar Modules Provide a Clear and Concise (high-level) Statement of the Goals and Objectives of the Project as Well as the Expected Outcomes. If the Award Is to Be Structured in Budget Periods, Include the Objective(s) for Each Budget Period.

Committed

$8.0 Million

Paid out
$1.8M
22%
Committed, not yet paid
$6.2M
78%

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Source

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Federal grant · cooperative agreement (b)

Department of Energy

Renewable Energy Research and Development to