Contact Us | Languages Solutions Products Our Advantage About Us Investors AC Power Block Pre-Engineered System Solution with Guaranteed Performance Products / AC Power Block Share First Solar AC Power Block The AC Power Block™ is a configurable power generation unit that enables construction of a fully integrated First Solar utility scale power plant. The AC Power Block delivers bankable PV energy at the lowest LCOE in the world's most diverse regions. By utilizing technologies optimized by First Solar, the AC Power Block provides verification of the power plant energy model ensuring that delivered performance equals predicted performance resulting in verified asset value for the plant owner. AC Power Block Benefits: Proven Reliability Utilizes the core of First Solar’s proven PV power plant design for maximum reliability Maximizes energy output and grid stability through proven plant technologies and service Guaranteed Plant Performance Guaranteed performance that proves the energy model and provides assurance of lifetime energy generation Backed by a 25-year aggregate module capacity warranty and guaranteed 1st year energy performance Lowest LCOE Reduces the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) Provides bankable revenue stream and verified asset value Guaranteed Power Plant Performance 1st year energy guarantee 25-year aggregate module capacity warranty With First Solar’s AC Power Block™, First Solar builds the energy model and then proves it by guaranteeing 1st year energy performance, resulting in certified asset value and a bankable revenue stream for power plant owners. First Solar AC Power Block Solution Power Block Configuration First Solar Advanced PV Modules First Solar Mounting Solutions Inverters First Solar Plant Control System and SCADA AC POWER BLOCK SERVICES Leveraging our experience and proprietary data obtained from operating and maintaining power plants worldwide, the AC Power Block training and services maximize plant optimization and guarantee energy revenues. Product Training Module performance Fixed-tilt installation Tracker installation DC/AC engineering Inverter installation Project Services Procurement Services* Construction Management* Commissioning* Advisory Services Design optimization Energy prediction modeling Detail Engineering* Construction planning* Financing* O&M Support Monitoring Virtual O&M* O&M advisement* *Additional Options In addition to the services included as part of the AC Power Block, First Solar offers additional advisory, construction management and O&M services to deliver the most advanced energy solutions to owners of renewable energy projects. 3GW+ Contracted AC Pipeline 40K Global Supply Chain Jobs 10GW+ Installed Worldwide 100M+ Modules Manufactured 550MW Topaz Solar Farm Contact Us Learn More Grid Integration & Plant Control Systems Learn More Plant Design & Engineering Learn More First Solar Advanced Thin Film Modules Learn More Procurement & Construction Management Learn More First Solar Energy Services Learn More First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions that are truly Taking Energy Forward. With over 10 gigawatts (GW) installed worldwide, our proven solar solutions diversify the energy portfolio and reduce the risk of fuel-price volatility while delivering a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) that is cost competitive with fossil fuels today. By integrating technologies and expertise across the entire solar value chain, First Solar delivers bankable PV energy solutions that maximize the value of our customers’ PV investment while minimizing their risk. Having developed, financed, engineered, constructed, and operating some of the world’s largest and most successful PV power plants in existence, First Solar has become the partner of choice for customers globally. About Us Our Advantage Solutions Our Advantage Utility-Scale Generation Fuel Displacement Off-Grid & Energy Access Products Modules Module Plus AC Power Block PV Power Plant PV Projects Energy Services Technologies & Capabilities Grid Integration Plant Design & Engineering Project Development Project Finance Advanced PV Modules Balance of Systems Technologies Mounting Systems Procurement & Construction Management Operations & Maintenance Recycling Services About Us Contact Us Investors Suppliers Careers Press Center Resource Library Terms of Use / Privacy Policy COPYRIGHT © 2015 FIRST SOLAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED