Solar PV Atlas: Solar Power in Harmony with Nature - WWF
Solar PV Atlas: Solar Power in Harmony with Nature - WWF
Solar PV Atlas: Solar Power in Harmony with Nature - WWF
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<strong>Solar</strong> <strong>PV</strong> <strong>Atlas</strong>: PARTNERS<br />
<strong>WWF</strong><br />
FIRST SOLAR<br />
3TIER<br />
FRESH GENERATION<br />
<strong>WWF</strong> is one of the world’s largest<br />
and most experienced <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />
conservation organizations, <strong>with</strong> over 5<br />
million supporters and a global network<br />
active <strong>in</strong> more than 100 countries.<br />
<strong>WWF</strong>’s mission is to stop the degradation<br />
of the planet’s natural environment and<br />
to build a future <strong>in</strong> which humans live <strong>in</strong><br />
harmony <strong>with</strong> nature, by conserv<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
world’s biological diversity, ensur<strong>in</strong>g that<br />
the use of renewable natural resources is<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able, and promot<strong>in</strong>g the reduction<br />
of pollution and wasteful consumption.<br />
The Global Climate & Energy Initiative<br />
(GCEI) is <strong>WWF</strong>’s global programme<br />
address<strong>in</strong>g climate change and a move<br />
to 100% renewable energy through<br />
engagement <strong>with</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess, promot<strong>in</strong>g<br />
renewable and susta<strong>in</strong>able energy, scal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
green f<strong>in</strong>ance and work<strong>in</strong>g nationally<br />
and <strong>in</strong>ternationally on low carbon<br />
frameworks.<br />
Avenue du Mont-Blanc<br />
1196 Gland<br />
Switzerland<br />
www.panda.org<br />
Founded <strong>in</strong> 1999, First <strong>Solar</strong> has become<br />
the world’s premier provider of fully<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegrated solar solutions, creat<strong>in</strong>g valuedriven<br />
renewable energy projects that<br />
represent the lead<strong>in</strong>g edge of utility-scale<br />
solar technology and <strong>in</strong>novation.<br />
Hav<strong>in</strong>g constructed and commissioned<br />
many of the world’s largest, state-ofthe-art<br />
photovoltaic (<strong>PV</strong>) power plants<br />
<strong>in</strong> operation today, First <strong>Solar</strong> has<br />
established a portfolio of customers<br />
that <strong>in</strong>clude some of the world’s most<br />
sophisticated energy buyers. The firm’s full<br />
service approach ensures the successful<br />
delivery of clean, affordable solar<br />
power and spans the entire value cha<strong>in</strong>,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g module manufactur<strong>in</strong>g; project<br />
development; eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, procurement,<br />
and construction (EPC); f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g; and<br />
operations and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance (O&M).<br />
350 West Wash<strong>in</strong>gton St., Suite 600<br />
Tempe, AZ 85281<br />
United States<br />
www.firstsolar.com<br />
3TIER helps the global energy market<br />
manage renewable energy risk. A<br />
pioneer <strong>in</strong> w<strong>in</strong>d and solar generation risk<br />
analysis, 3TIER uses weather science<br />
to frame the risk of weather-driven<br />
variability – anywhere on Earth, across<br />
all time horizons. With offices serv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
North America, Europe, the Middle East,<br />
Africa, India, Lat<strong>in</strong> America, and the Asia<br />
Pacific region, 3TIER has global reach<br />
<strong>with</strong> services spann<strong>in</strong>g renewable energy<br />
project feasibility, energy market<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
asset management.<br />
2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2100<br />
Seattle, WA 98121<br />
United States<br />
www.3tier.com<br />
Work<strong>in</strong>g to expedite a global shift to<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able energy economies, Fresh<br />
Generation provides resource, market,<br />
and policy analysis to <strong>in</strong>crease the speed,<br />
efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of<br />
renewable energy adoption. Founded <strong>in</strong><br />
2009, Fresh Generation has experience<br />
<strong>in</strong> both large- and small-scale renewable<br />
energy development. The firm has served<br />
high-profile clients <strong>in</strong> media, energy and<br />
security.<br />
1616 H St. NW Suite 900<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC 20006<br />
United States<br />
www.freshgeneration.com<br />
ISBN 978-2-940443-63-5<br />
Front cover photo: © First <strong>Solar</strong><br />
Copper Mounta<strong>in</strong>, Nevada, USA<br />
Sempra Energy us<strong>in</strong>g First <strong>Solar</strong> modules<br />
(58 MW)<br />
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