By Renewable Energy Focus staff

Delivery of the thin-film solar modules is expected to take place by the end of the first half of 2011.

Lalit Jain, COO International Operations at MBCEL, says: “MBCEL is developing over 300 MWp of solar power projects in Germany, Italy, US, Australia and India and this marks the beginning of a mutually beneficial relationship in the long run."

TK Kallenbach, First Solar Executive Vice President of Marketing & Product Management, adds: "India's rich solar resource, unique energy needs and commitment to solar energy represent a tremendous opportunity for First Solar as we expand our global reach into emerging solar markets."