First Solar scores 150MW CA solar project

• Tenaska Solar Ventures has hired First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) to design and build a 150MW solar plant near El Centro, CA.
• First Solar will both provide EPC services for the project, and use its solar modules. Construction is expected to start later this year, and commercial operation is set for 2016.
• The company claimed 12.2GW of potential booking opportunities at the end of Q1.
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