"Under the terms of the JV, First Solar will supply its advanced thin-film modules and selected components such as the First Solar Tracker while Belectric will provide its Balance of Systems (BoS) and a range of service capabilities.

"With its industry-leading capabilities, this joint venture will ensure that our individual project obligations are delivered to the highest standards," said Jim Hughes, First Solar's CEO. "First Solar and Belectric share a long history of excellence and we are confident about the future of this initiative, which is based on a firm foundation of mutual trust, expertise and a track record that is unrivalled in the solar energy industry.