First Solar Series 5™
ADVANCED THIN FILM SOLAR TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRY BENCHMARK SOLAR MODULES
As a global leader in PV energy, First Solar’s advanced thin film solar modules have set
the industry benchmark with over 13.5 gigawatts (GW) sold worldwide and a proven
performance advantage over conventional crystalline silicon solar modules. Generating
more energy than competing modules with the same power rating, First Solar’s Series
5™ and Series 5A™ PV Modules deliver superior performance and reliability to our
customers. As a pre-fabricated assembly, with a form factor similar to crystalline
silicon modules, First Solar’s Series 5™ and Series 5A™ PV Modules provides faster
installation times and lower installed costs.
PROVEN ENERGY YIELD ADVANTAGE
REDUCED INSTALLATION COSTS
• Generates more energy than conventional
c-Si with the same power due to superior
temperature coefficient & spectral response
• No clips required for mounting, enables
faster installation rates
• Anti-reflective coated glass (Series 5A™)
enhances energy production
• Easily adapts to 3rd party structures
• More watts per connection than 72-cell
multicrystalline modules
Superior Temperature Coefficient
DC Power Output Relative to
Power at STC (%)
105
Typical Field
Operating Temperatures
STC
100
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY
• 1500V plant compatible
95
More Energy for Same
Nameplate Watts
90
• Highly predictable energy in all climates
and applications
85
Linear (First Solar)
Linear (Multicrystalline Si)
80
75
20
30
40
50
60
70
Module Temperature (°C)
Superior Spectral Response
Chennai, India
4.0%
Dubai, UAE
3.0%
MODULE WARRANTY
Durban, South Africa
Atlanta, USA
• Independently certified for reliable
performance in high temperature, high
humidity, extreme desert and coastal
environments based on accelerated life
and stress tests
• Recycling services available through First
Solar’s industry-leading recycling program
or customer-selected third party.
5.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%
-1.0%
-2.0%
0
10
20
30
40
100
80
60
40
20
0
300
50
500
700
Wavelength (nm)
60
70
Relative Humidity (%) at 30° C
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80
1
100%
External Quantum Efficiency
FS Series 5 PV Module Type
Power Output
Frankfurt, Germany
Quantum Efficiency (%)
CdTe Relative Energy Gain over c-Si
• DC wiring improved with certified First Solar
Trunk Bus Kit
97%
95%
90%
85%
80%
900
90
0
5
10
Years
15
20
25
• 25-Year Linear Performance Warranty2
• 10-Year Limited Product Warranty
PD-5-401-05 | August 2016
FIRST SOLAR SERIES 5™
MODEL TYPES AND RATINGS AT STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS (1000W/m2, AM 1.5, 25°C)3
MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION
Length
1860 mm
Width
1200 mm
Thickness
5.55 mm
FS-5365-1-xx-yy
FS-5365A-1-xx-yy
PMPP (W)
360.0
365.0
370.0
375.0
%
≥16.1
≥16.3
≥16.5
≥16.8
Voltage at PMAX
VMPP (V)
177.2
178.1
178.7
179.4
Current at PMAX
IMPP (A)
2.03
2.05
2.07
2.09
Open Circuit Voltage
VOC (V)
217.0
217.5
218.0
218.5
Short Circuit Current
ISC (A)
2.25
2.27
2.29
2.31
Nominal Power4 (-0/+5W)
Efficiency (%)
m2
Area
2.23
Leadwire
2.5 mm2,
153mm (+) &
1200mm (-)
Connectors
FS-5360-1-xx-yy
FS-5360A-1-xx-yy
NOMINAL VALUES
Ampenol UTX
(UTXCMA2AM/
UTXCFA2AM)
FS-5370-1-xx-yy
FS-5370A-1-xx-yy
Maximum System Voltage
VSYS (V)
Bypass Diode
None
Limiting Reverse Current
IR (A)
6.0
Cell Type
Thin-film CdTe
semiconductor,
up to 798 cells
Maximum Series Fuse
I CF (A)
6.0
Rail Material
Rolled Steel
Nominal Power
PMPP (W)
271.9
275.6
279.4
283.2
Front Glass
2.8 mm heat
strengthened
Voltage at PMAX
VMPP (V)
165.8
167.1
167.3
167.6
Current at PMAX
IMPP (A)
1.64
1.65
1.67
1.69
Open Circuit Voltage
VOC (V)
204.8
205.3
205.8
206.3
Short Circuit Current
ISC (A)
1.81
1.83
1.85
1.86
Series 5A™ includes
anti-reflective coating
1500
FS-5375-1-xx-yy
FS-5375A-1-xx-yy
5,6
RATINGS AT NOMINAL OPERATING CELL TEMPERATURE OF 45°C (800W/m2, 20°C air temperature, AM 1.5, 1m/s wind speed)3
Back Glass
2.2 mm
strengthened
Encapsulation
Laminate
material with edge
seal
Module Operating Temperature Range
(°C)
-40 to +85
Temperature Coefficient of PMPP
TK (PMPP)
-0.28%/°C [Temperature Range: 25°C to 75°C]
Silicone
Temperature Coefficient of VOC
TK (VOC)
-0.28%/°C
Temperature Coefficient of ISC
TK (ISC)
+0.04%/°C
Rail to Glass
Adhesive
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
MECHANICAL DRAWING - TOP AND SIDE VIEW
26mm (25-02)
39mm (38-04)
25-02 (xx-yy)
Module Weight
650mm
236mm
TYP
600mm
RAIL CONFIGURATION AND PACKAGING INFORMATION
RAIL CONFIGURATION
+7
1200 - 1mm
153MM
'+' CONNECTOR
Load Rating
32 kg
36 kg
2400 Pa
2400 Pa
26
19
Modules Per Pallet
Pallet Weight
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTS7
200mm
(USED ON 38-04 ONLY)
IEC
61215 & 61730 1500V, CE
61701 Salt Mist Corrosion
60068-2-68 Dust and Sand Resistance
M8 RIVET NUT
4X EACH RAIL
(38-04 ONLY)
1200mm
'-' CONNECTOR
UL
1703 1500V Listed
UL Construction and Fire Performance PV Module Type 108
R
M6 RIVET NUT
(25-02 ONLY)
Regional
Certifications
CSI Eligible
FSEC
MCS
CEC Australia
JET
SII
InMetro
Extended Durability Tests
PID Resistant
Thresher Test
Long-Term Sequential
ATLAS 25+
Quality
ISO 9001:2008 & 14001:2004
SEE CONFIG. TABLE
kg
3
4
5
6
7
8
18
1070mm
(USED ON 25-02 ONLY)
+6
1860 - 3mm
2
1981 x 1322 x 1219mm
( 78 x 52 x 48in)
Pallets per 40’ Container
118.5mm
(USED ON 38-04 ONLY)
790 kg (1742 lbs)
940 kg (2072 lbs)
Pallet Dimensions
(LxWxH)
1
38-04 (xx-yy)
Limited power output and product warranties subject to warrant 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.
Measurement uncertainty applies.
Application Class A (class II) up to 1500V
UL 1703 1500V Listed / ULC 1703 1000V Listed
Testing Certifications/Listings pending.
Class A Spead of Flame / Class B Burning Brand. Roof mounted fire
rating is established by assessing rack and solar module as a unit.
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