At The Solar Future conference, organised by Solarplaza on 7 June 2011 in Munich we spoke with Stephan Hansen, Managing Director at First Solar GmbH who spoke with us about the company's roadmap 2014.

Stephan Hansen is the Managing Director of First Solar's German division.
First Solar is the largest manufacturer of thin film solar modules, having expanded manufacturing capacity to an annualized run rate of 62.6MW per line in the 4th quarter of 2010. By enabling clean, renewable electricity at lower costs, First Solar is providing a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources.
This goal has driven First Solar to become one of the fastest growing manufacturers of solar modules in the world. FS Series 3 PV Modules represent the latest advancements in solar module technology, and are rapidly driving down the cost of solar electricity to rates comparable with traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources.

First Solar is a world leader in the manufacture of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, and a premier provider of comprehensive PV solar systems. By enabling clean, renewable electricity at competitive prices, First Solar provides an economically and environmentally viable alternative to peaking fossil-fuel electricity generation. First Solar has set the benchmark for environmentally responsible product life cycle management by introducing the industry?s first prefunded, comprehensive collection and recycling program for solar modules. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating value-driven renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment.