First Solar and Matrix Renewables have entered into a framework agreement for 2100MW (dc) of thin film solar modules.
The modules, which will be delivered between 2024 and 2027, will power Matrix projects in the United States and Spain.
This marks Matrix’s first order for First Solar’s “responsibly produced ultra-low carbon” photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Across the US, Matrix owns more than 6GW of projects in various stages of development across four different regions (CAISO, MISO, ERCOT and WECC).
Globally, including its presence in Spain, Italy, and Chile, Matrix’s footprint already surpasses 13GW of solar power, battery storage and green hydrogen projects.
“As a purpose-driven company, and as part of our supply chain strategy of partnering with technology market leaders, we are thrilled to be working with First Solar to supply our projects in the US market, and a number of our Spanish projects, with responsibly produced ultra-low carbon PV modules and setting the bar for environmental, social, and governance standards in solar manufacturing and sourcing,” said Luis Sabate, President at Matrix.
“With this deal, we’re getting access to solar technology without compromising on competitiveness or performance. We are proud of the role that our procurement standards play in driving change in the industry value chain, and the size of this deal demonstrates the strength of our commitment.”