First Solar Series 4
PV Module
ADVANCED THIN FILM SOLAR TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRY BENCHMARK SOLAR MODULES
As a global leader in PV energy, First Solars advanced thin film solar modules
have set the industry benchmark with over 10 gigawatts (GW) installed worldwide
and a proven performance advantage over conventional crystalline silicon solar
modules. Generating more energy than competing modules with the same power
rating, First Solars Series 4 and Series 4A PV Modules deliver superior
performance and reliability to our customers.
PROVEN ENERGY YIELD ADVANTAGE
Generates more energy than conventional crystalline silicon solar
modules with the same power due to superior temperature coefficient and
superior spectral response
Anti-reflective coated glass (Series 4A) enhances energy production
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY
120 WATT MODULE
EFFICIENCY OF 16.7%
Compatible with advanced 1500V plant architectures
Highly predictable energy in all climates and applications
Independently certified for reliable performance in high temperature, high
humidity, extreme desert and coastal environments
CERTIFICATIONS & TESTS
PID-Free, Thresher Test, Long-Term Sequential Test, and ATLAS 25+
IEC 61646 1500V, IEC 61730 1500V, CE
IEC 61701 Salt Mist Corrosion, IEC 60068-2-68 Dust and Sand Resistance
ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004
UL 1703 and ULC 1703 Listed Class B Fire Rating (Class A Spread of Flame)
CSI Eligible, FSEC, MCS, CEC Listed (Australia), SII, InMetro
END-OF-LIFE RECYCLING
Recycling services available through First Solars industry-leading
recycling program or customer-selected third party.
MODULE WARRANTY
25-Year Linear
Performance
Warranty3
Power Output
100%
97%
95%
90%
10-Year Limited
Product Warranty
85%
80%
10
15
20
25
Years
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PD-5-401-04-3 | March 2016
FIRST SOLAR SERIES 4
PV MODULE
MODULE NUMBERS AND RATINGS AT STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS (1000W/m2, AM 1.5, 25C)4
MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION
Length
1200mm
Width
600mm
Weight
12kg
Nominal Power 5 (-0/+5W)
Thickness
6.8mm
Voltage at P MAX
Area
0.72m2
Current at P MAX
IMPP (A)
Leadwire
2.5mm2,
Open Circuit Voltage
VOC (V)
Connectors
MC47
Short Circuit Current
ISC (A)
Bypass Diode
None
Module Efficiency
Thin-film CdTe
semiconductor,
up to 216 cells
Maximum System Voltage
VSYS (V)
1500 6
Limiting Reverse Current
IR (A)
4.0
Maximum Series Fuse
ICF (A)
4.0
Cell Type
610mm
Frame Material
None
Front Glass
3.2mm heat
strengthened
FS-4110-3
FS-4110A-3
FS-4112-3
FS-4112A-3
FS-4115-3
FS-4115A-3
FS-4117-3
FS-4117A-3
FS-4120-3
FS-4120A-3
P MPP (W)
107.5
110.0
112.5
115.0
117.5
120.0
VMPP (V)
67.0
67.8
68.5
69.3
70.1
70.8
1.61
1.62
1.64
1.66
1.68
1.70
85.8
86.4
87.0
87.6
88.1
88.7
1.82
1.82
1.83
1.83
1.83
1.84
14.9
15.3
15.6
16.0
16.3
16.7
RATINGS AT NOMINAL OPERATING CELL TEMPERATURE OF 45C (800W/m2, 20C air temperature, AM 1.5, 1m/s wind speed) 4
TM
Series 4A includes
anti-reflective coating
Back Glass
3.2mm
tempered
Encapsulation
Laminate material
with edge seal
Nominal Power
P MPP (W)
81.4
83.2
85.1
87.0
89.0
90.8
Voltage at P MAX
Current at P MAX
VMPP (V)
63.1
63.5
64.5
64.9
65.9
66.3
IMPP (A)
1.29
1.31
1.32
1.34
1.35
1.37
Open Circuit Voltage
VOC (V)
81.0
81.6
82.1
82.7
83.2
83.7
Short Circuit Current
ISC (A)
1.47
1.47
1.47
1.48
1.48
1.48
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
2400Pa8
Load Rating
FS-4107-3
FS-4107A-3
NOMINAL VALUES
(C)
-40 to +85
Temperature Coefficient of P MPP
TK (P MPP)
-0.28%/C [Temperature Range: 25C to 75C]
Temperature Coefficient of VOC
TK (VOC)
-0.28%/C
Temperature Coefficient of ISC
TK (ISC)
+0.04%/C
Module Operating Temperature Range
SUPERIOR SPECTRAL RESPONSE
SUPERIOR TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
105
4.0%
DC Power Output Relative to
Power at STC (%)
Chennai, India
Dubai, UAE
3.0%
Durban, South Africa
Atlanta, USA
2.0%
Frankfurt, Germany
External Quantum Efficiency
FS Series 4V3 PV Module Type
1.0%
100
Quantum Efficiency (%)
CdTe Relative Energy Gain over c-Si
5.0%
0.0%
-1.0%
80
60
20
0
300
100
95
More Energy for Same
90 Nameplate Watts
85
Linear (First Solar)
Linear (Multicrystalline Si)
80
75
20
40
500
700
Typical Field
Operating Temperatures
STC
30
40
50
Module Temperature (C)
60
70
MECHANICAL DRAWING
900
Wavelength (nm)
-2.0%
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Relative Humidity (%) at 30 C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Testing Certifications/Listings pending.
Limited power output and product warranties subject to warranty terms and conditions.
Ensures 97% rated power in first year, -0.7%/year through year 25.
All ratings 10%, unless specified otherwise. Specifications are subject to change.
Power measurement uncertainty 3%
Application Class A for 1000V (class II), Application Class B for 1500V (class 0)
Multi-Contact MC4 (PV-KST4/PV-KBT4)
Higher load ratings can be met with additional clips or wider clips, subject to testing
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