First Solar Series 6 Plus

ADVANCED THIN FILM SOLAR TECHNOLOGY

MODULE DATASHEET

HIGH-POWER PV MODULES
First Solar Series 6 Plus photovoltaic (PV) modules set the industry
benchmark for reliable energy production, optimized design and
environmental performance. The advanced design is optimized for
every stage of your application, significantly reducing balance of
system, shipping, and operating costs.

MORE LIFETIME ENERGY PER NAMEPLATE WATT

• Industry’s best (0.3%) warranted degradation rate
• Superior temperature coefficient, spectral response and
shading behavior
• Unlike crystalline silicon modules, First Solar’s thin film
technology does not experience the losses associated
with LID and LeTID
• Anti-reflective coated glass enhances energy production

INNOVATIVE MODULE DESIGN

• Under-mount frame provides the cleaning and snow-
shedding benefits of a frameless module while protecting
edges against breakage
• Innovative SpeedSlots combine the robustness of
440-470 Watts bottom mounting with the speed of top clamping while
utilizing fewer fasteners to achieve the industry’s fastest
Up to 18.7% Efficiency installation times and lowest mounting hardware costs
• Dual junction box design optimizes module-to-module
1 connections and eliminates the need for wire management
INDUSTRY-LEADING MODULE WARRANTY

98% WARRANTY START POINT BEST IN-CLASS RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

• Manufactured under one roof with 100% traceable QA/QC
0.3% WARRANTED ANNUAL
DEGRADATION RATE • Independently tested and certified for reliable performance
that exceeds IEC standards in high temperature, high
First Solar Lifetime Energy Advantage humidity, extreme desert and coastal applications
From 30 Year Warranted Annual Power Degradation
100% • Inherently immune to and warranted against power loss
98%

from cell cracking

Power Output (%)

96%
94%
c-Si #
• Durable glass/glass construction
92%
2| First Sola
90% c-Si # 0.45% Deg r | 0.30%
1|0 radati Degradat
88% .55% on | 2 ion
Degra .3% Fir
86% datio st Sola
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.1% F ntage
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE
84% irst S
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82% dvanta
80%
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0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Years
• Fastest energy payback time in the industry

• 30-Year Linear Performance Warranty • Carbon footprint that is 2.5X lower and a water footprint
that is 3X lower than mono crystalline silicon panels on
• 12-Year Limited Product Warranty
a life cycle basis
• Industry’s first and only Cell Cracking
• Global PV module recycling services available through
Warranty
First Solar or customer-selected third-party
First Solar, Inc. | firstsolar.com | [email protected] MPD-00540-06-P | OCT 2021
FIRST SOLAR SERIES 6 PLUS

MODEL TYPES: FS-6XXX-P / FS-6XXXA-P / FS-6XXX-P-I / FS-6XXXA-P-I CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTS 4

(XXX = NOMINAL POWER) IEC
RATINGS AT STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS (1000W/m2, AM 1.5, 25°C)2 61215:2016 & 61730-1:20165, CE
61701 Salt Mist Corrosion
Nominal Power 3 (-0/+5%) PMAX (W) 440 445 450 455 460 465 470
60068-2-68 Dust and Sand
Efficiency (%) % 17.5 17.7 17.9 18.1 18.3 18.5 18.7 Resistance
Voltage at PMAX VMAX (V) 184.7 185.7 186.8 187.8 188.8 189.8 191.1
UL
Current at PMAX IMAX (A) 2.38 2.40 2.41 2.42 2.44 2.45 2.46 UL 61730 1500V Listed
Open Circuit Voltage VOC (V) 220.0 220.4 221.1 222.0 222.9 223.8 224.3 REGIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Short Circuit Current ISC (A) 2.55 2.56 2.57 2.58 2.59 2.60 2.61
InMetro SII
Maximum System Voltage VSYS (V) 15005 BIS
Limiting Reverse Current IR (A) 5.0 MyHijau
Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant
Maximum Series Fuse I CF (A) 5.0
EXTENDED DURABILITY TESTS
RATINGS AT NOMINAL OPERATING CELL TEMPERATURE OF 45°C (800W/m2, 20°C air temperature, AM 1.5, 1m/s wind speed)2
ANSI/CAN/CSA-C450-18
Nominal Power PMAX (W) 332.4 336.0 339.9 343.6 347.3 351.3 355.0
Long-Term Sequential
Voltage at PMAX VMAX (V) 173.1 174.1 175.2 176.2 176.3 177.4 179.3 Thresher Test
Current at PMAX IMAX (A) 1.92 1.93 1.94 1.95 1.97 1.98 1.98 PID Resistant

Open Circuit Voltage VOC (V) 207.7 208.0 208.7 209.6 210.4 211.3 211.8 QUALITY & EHS
Short Circuit Current ISC (A) 2.06 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.10 ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 45001:2018
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
ISO 14064-3:2006
Module Operating Temperature Range (°C) -40 to +85 EPEAT Silver Registered
Temperature Coefficient of PMAX TK (PMAX) -0.32%/°C [Temperature Range: 25°C to 75°C]
Temperature Coefficient of VOC TK (VOC) -0.28%/°C
Temperature Coefficient of ISC TK (ISC) +0.04%/°C

MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION MECHANICAL DRAWING

Length 2024mm
Width 1245mm
Area 2.52m2
Module Weight 34.9kg (FS-6XXX-P / FS-6XXXA-P)
34.2kg (FS-6XXX-P-I / FS-6XXXA-P-I)

Leadwire6 2.5mm2, 733mm (+) & Bulkhead (-)

Connectors TE Connectivity PV4-S, MC4-EVO 2, or alternate

Junction Box IP68 Rated
Bypass Diode N/A
Cell Type Thin film CdTe semiconductor, up to 264 cells
Frame Material Anodized Aluminum
Front Glass Heat strengthened
Back Glass Heat strengthened
Encapsulation Laminate material with edge seal
Frame to Glass Adhesive Silicone
Load Rating7,8 2400Pa

Install in portrait only

PACKAGING INFORMATION 1 Limited power output and product warranties subject to warranty terms and conditions
2 All ratings ±10%, unless specified otherwise. Specifications are subject to change
Model Type Modules Per Pack Packs per 40’ Container 3 Measurement uncertainty applies
4 Testing Certifications/Listings pending
FS-6XXX-P / FS-6XXXA-P 27 18
5 IEC 61730-1: 2016 Class II
FS-6XXX-P-I / FS-6XXXA-P-I 29 18 6 Leadwire length from junction box exit to connector mating surface
7 1500Pa tentative load rating for 1956mm mounting slots. Higher loads may be acceptable,
subject to testing
8 Model Types FS-6XXX-P-I and FS-6XXXA-P-I meet UL 61730 with a reduced mechanical design load.
Consult Module User Guide for additional details
Disclaimer
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more detailed technical information regarding module performance, installation and use.
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