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== Competition == The solar energy and renewable energy sectors are highly competitive and continually evolving as participants in these sectors strive to distinguish themselves within their markets and compete within the larger electric power industry. Among PV solar module manufacturers, the principal method of competition is sales price per watt, which may be influenced by several module value attributes, including wattage (through a larger form factor or an improved conversion efficiency), energy yield, degradation, sustainability, and reliability. Sales price per watt may also be influenced by warranty terms and customer payment terms. First Solar faces intense competition for sales of solar modules, which may result in reduced selling prices and loss of market share. The company's primary source of competition is crystalline silicon module manufacturers, the majority of which are linked to China. Allegations of forced labour in the Chinese solar supply chain have emerged in recent years, which means the company also competes on its approach to responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence. First Solar's differentiated technology, integrated manufacturing process, and tightly controlled supply chain helps limit the risks associated with outsourcing and the multiple supply tiers of conventional crystalline silicon module manufacturing.<ref name=":0" /> First Solar also expects to compete with future entrants into the PV solar industry and existing market participants that offer new or differentiated technological offerings.<ref name=":0" /> Certain of First Solar's existing or future competitors, including many linked to China, may have direct or indirect access to sovereign capital or other forms of state support, which could enable such competitors to operate at minimal or negative operating margins for sustained periods of time. First Solar's results of operations could be adversely affected if competitors reduce module pricing to levels below their costs, bid aggressively low prices for module sale agreements, or are able to operate at minimal or negative operating margins for sustained periods of time. First Solar believes that the solar industry may experience periods of structural imbalance between supply and demand, which could lead to periods of pricing volatility.<ref name=":0" /> {| class="wikitable" ! !First Solar !Enphase Energy !Solar Edge Technologies |- !Sales price per watt |? |? |? |}
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