Net sales of $0.9 billion Net income per diluted share of $2.91, impacted by $50 million product warranty reserve charge Net cash balance of $0.7 billion YTD net bookings of 4.0 GW; 0.4 GW since second quarter earnings call Expected sales backlog of 73.3 GW TEMPE, Ariz. / Oct 29, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30,... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Oct 01, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, after the market closes on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, November 28, 2024 Investors... Read More

New Lawrence County facility creates more than 800 energy technology manufacturing jobs MONTGOMERY, Ala. & TEMPE, Ariz. / Sep 26, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) inaugurated its new $1.1 billion fully vertically integrated thin-film solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama. The facility,... Read More

Series 6 Plus and Series 7 TR1 are world’s first EPEAT Climate+ ultra low-carbon modules World’s largest high-value solar recycler achieves 95% global average material recovery rate Top rated solar manufacturer in 2023 Renewable Energy Human Rights Benchmark report TEMPE, Ariz. / Sep 09, 2024 / Business Wire / According to its 2024 Sustainability Report , which was released today, First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has... Read More

Net sales of $1.0 billion Net income per diluted share of $3.25 Net cash balance of $1.2 billion Maintain full-year 2024 guidance YTD net bookings of 3.6 GW; 0.9 GW since first quarter earnings call with an average selling price of 31.6 cents per watt, excluding adjusters and India domestic sales Expected sales backlog of 75.9 GW TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 30, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (the “Company”)... Read More

Patents secured through 2013 acquisition of TetraSun include issued patents in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, and Australia, among other jurisdictions, and pending patent applications in the European Union and Japan First Solar evaluating options including asserting patent rights against potential infringers TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 19, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (“First Solar”)... Read More

Facility part of approximately half-billion dollar investment in US thin film R&D infrastructure Investment expected to reinforce America’s strategic leadership in thin film PV Announces new thin film world record with 23.1% efficient CdTe cells TEMPE, Ariz. & PERRYSBURG, Ohio / Jul 18, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc.... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 02, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, after the market closes on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, August 29, 2024 Investors section of the... Read More

EPEAT for Solar is the only global ecolabel to evaluate the embodied carbon of solar modules Series 6 Plus and Series 7 modules meet ultra-low carbon threshold of ≤400 kg CO2e/kWp; first PV modules to achieve Climate+ designation TEMPE, Ariz. / Jun 04, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced... Read More

MONTRÉAL , June 4, 2024 /CNW/ - 5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP) ("5N+" or the "Company"), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, today announced that it has renewed its supply agreement (the "Agreement") with First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar") (NASDAQ: FSLR), a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced, eco-efficient solar modules. Under the... Read More

Net sales of $794 million Net income per diluted share of $2.20 Net cash balance of $1.4 billion Maintain full-year 2024 P&L guidance YTD net bookings of 2.7 GW with an average selling price (“ASP”) of 31.3 cents per watt, excluding adjusters Expected sales backlog of 78.3 GW TEMPE, Ariz. / May 01, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / May 01, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (“First Solar”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) announced that MN8 Energy LLC (“MN8”) has placed orders for 457 megawatts (MW) of advanced thin film solar modules, including 170 MW of Series 6 Plus bifacial modules and 287 MW of Series 7 modules. The modules will power projects... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Apr 30, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) announced an agreement to supply Birch Creek Energy (“Birch Creek”) with 547 MW of advanced Series 6 Plus Bifacial thin film photovoltaics (PV) modules. The St. Louis-based renewable energy company plans to deploy the modules in projects across its... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Apr 04, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Audio Replay: Available through Friday, May 31, 2024 United States: 1-800-770-2030... Read More

Net sales of $3.3 billion for 2023 and $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter Net income per diluted share of $7.74 for 2023 and $3.25 for the fourth quarter 2023 year-end net cash balance of $1.6 billion 2023 net bookings of 28.3 GW; 2.3 GW since third quarter earnings call at a base ASP of 31.8 c/w 2024 net sales guidance of $4.4 billion to $4.6 billion 2024 EPS guidance of $13.00 to $14.00 per diluted share 2024 year-end net... Read More

First Solar forecast to support over 30,000 direct, indirect, and induced jobs representing approximately $2.8 bn in labor income in 2026. Study reveals that every First Solar job in 2026 is expected to support 7.3 jobs across the nation. Solar manufacturer expected to add $5 bn in value and over $10 bn in output to 2026 US... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Jan 30, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and discuss its 2024 financial guidance and outlook, after the market closes on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Audio... Read More

1.2 million square foot facility in Troy Township, Ohio to be repurposed to optimize distribution of modules TEMPE, Ariz. / Jan 19, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has acquired a 1.2 million square foot facility in Troy Township, Ohio. The facility, formerly known as Peloton Output Park, is expected to be repurposed into a new distribution center serving First Solar’s Ohio... Read More

Facility is India’s first fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing plant CHENNAI, India / Jan 11, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today inaugurated its new facility in Tamil Nadu, India, the country’s first fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing plant. The Minister for Industries, Promotions and Commerce of the Government of Tamil Nadu, Dr T R B Rajaa inaugurated the facility in a... Read More

Wind, solar PPA estimated to displace almost 7,000 kilotons of CO 2 emissions over lifetime Cleantech Solar to procure 150 MW of India-made Series 7 modules for project under PPA TEMPE, Ariz. & CHENNAI, India / Jan 04, 2024 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has entered into a 15-year, captive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Cleantech Solar, a leading provider of renewable energy... Read More

Deal with Fiserv, Inc., believed to be the first significant Section 45X credit transfer in the solar industry Tax Credit Transfer Agreements signed eight days following issuance of notice of proposed rulemaking by the US Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to implement the Section 45X credits The Section 45X credits transacted at a price of $0.96 per $1 of 2023 tax credits, inclusive of fees and commissions... Read More

Vikings solar-plus-storage project financing driven by Arevon's innovative approach to combine the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credit transferability provisions with debt in a $529 million financing package NEW YORK and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arevon Energy, Inc. today announced it has closed financing on the Vikings solar-plus-storage project with a combination of debt financing and tax credit... Read More

Order for Series 7 modules, to be delivered between 2027 and 2028, builds on existing 3.3 GW relationship TEMPE, Ariz. / Nov 01, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) announced an agreement to supply Swift Current Energy with 500 megawatts (MW) of advanced Series 7 thin film modules. Swift Current Energy, a... Read More

Net sales of $801 million Net income per diluted share of $2.50 Net cash balance of $1.3 billion Maintain full-year 2023 revenue guidance and raise the mid-point of EPS guidance from $7.50 to $7.60 YTD net bookings of 27.8 GW; 6.8 GW since second quarter earnings call with an average selling price of $0.30 per watt, excluding India Expected sales backlog of 81.8 GW TEMPE, Ariz. / Oct 31, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar,... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Oct 17, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc . (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, after the market closes on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Conference Call Details are as follows: What: First Solar’s Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Earnings Call Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com... Read More

Louisiana manufacturing plant will create over 700 new direct manufacturing jobs in the state BATON ROUGE, La. and TEMPE, Ariz. / Sep 21, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today broke ground on a previously announced manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, its fifth fully vertically integrated factory in the United States. The ceremony was attended by the Governor of Louisiana, John Bel... Read More

Responsibly produced advanced thin film solar modules expected to be delivered between 2027 and 2029 TEMPE, Ariz. / Sep 12, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, has agreed to procure an additional 2 gigawatts... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Aug 31, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will host its Analyst Day on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Presentations by the Company’s management team will begin at 8:30 AM ET and will include updates on First Solar’s long-term business strategy, technology, and financial outlook. Attendance for the event, hosted at First Solar’s manufacturing complex in Ohio, will be by... Read More

Newly developed quantum dot composites present unique opportunities to optimize sunlight utilization. LOS ALAMOS, N.M. , Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UbiQD, Inc. , a New Mexico -based nanotechnology company, announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement, with First Solar, Inc . (NASDAQ: FSLR), to further collaborate on developing the potential to incorporate fluorescent quantum dot technology in... Read More

Detailed reporting on onsite third-party social audits at manufacturing facilities believed to be industry first Reveals that India facility is expected to be world’s first net-zero water withdrawal PV manufacturing plant Reports year-on-year reductions in emissions-, energy-, water- and waste intensity per watt TEMPE, Ariz. / Aug 15, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc . (Nasdaq: FSLR) today released its 2023... Read More

As previously announced, to invest up to $1.1 Billion in 3.5 GW fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility Louisiana manufacturing plant will create over 700 new direct manufacturing jobs in the state BATON ROUGE, La. & TEMPE, Ariz. / Aug 10, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced... Read More

Net sales of $811 million Net income per diluted share of $1.59 Net cash balance of $1.5 billion YTD net bookings of 21.1 GW; 8.9 GW since first quarter earnings call Expected volume sold backlog of 77.8 GW Up to $1.1 billion investment in a new 3.5 GW Series 7 US manufacturing facility TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 27, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the... Read More

To increase First Solar’s nameplate capacity to approximately 14 GW in US, 25 GW globally in 2026 TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 27, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced its intention to build a fifth manufacturing facility in the United States, investing up to $1.1 billion in further expanding... Read More

Responsibly produced ultra-low carbon solar modules to power projects in US and Spain TEMPE, Ariz. & MADRID / Jul 27, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and Matrix Renewables (“Matrix”) today announced that Matrix, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, has entered into a framework... Read More

Lawrence County Solar Project to be constructed in same county as First Solar’s new US manufacturing facility KNOXVILLE, Tenn. & TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 25, 2023 / Business Wire / The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced that it has secured 279 megawatts (MWDC) of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 24, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will host its Analyst Day on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Presentations by the Company’s management team will begin at 8:30 AM ET and shed light on First Solar’s long-term business strategy, technology, and financial outlook. Attendance for the event, hosted at First Solar’s manufacturing complex in Ohio, will be by invitation... Read More

Modules to be delivered between 2026 and 2030 for projects in Israel, Poland, and US Built on existing orders, deal will see Energix operate over 7-9 GW of First Solar technology by 2030 TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 16, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that Energix Renewables has agreed to procure... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 13, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, after the market closes on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Conference Call Details are as follows: What: First Solar’s Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results Earnings Call Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Audio... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Jul 06, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) announced that on June 30, 2023, it entered into a five-year revolving credit and guarantee facility for $1 billion. The facility includes up to $250 million which is available for the issuance of letters of credit. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank acted as... Read More

EDMONTON, Alberta, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power” or “the Company”) (TSX: CPX) announced today that Capital Power has secured its first order for approximately 1 gigawatt (GWDC) of responsibly produced, ultra-low carbon thin film solar modules. The Series 6 Plus modules, which will be delivered between 2026 and 2028, will support Capital... Read More

Pre-commercial version of first alternative to bifacial crystalline silicon technology makes Intersolar Europe debut TEMPE, Ariz. / Jun 14, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced a limited production run of the world’s first bifacial solar panel utilizing an advanced thin film semiconductor. A fully functional pre-commercial Series 6 Plus Bifacial photovoltaic (PV) module will make its... Read More

Deep expertise in thin film technologies complements existing R&D streams Acquired capabilities expected to enhance development of next-generation tandem PV Expansion of advanced research efforts and extension of R&D network to Europe TEMPE, Ariz. / May 12, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today... Read More

Responsibly produced ultra-low carbon thin film modules to power US projects, with deliveries in 2026 and 2027 TEMPE, Ariz. & DALLAS / Apr 27, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar , Inc . (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced an agreement to supply 2 gigawatts (GW) DC of advanced, responsibly produced thin film photovoltaic solar... Read More

Net sales of $548 million Net income per diluted share of $0.40 Net cash balance of $2.0 billion YTD net bookings of 12.1 GW DC ; 4.8 GW DC since fourth quarter earnings call at an average selling price of $0.318 per watt Expected volume sold backlog of 71.6 GW DC TEMPE, Ariz. / Apr 27, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. / Apr 10, 2023 / Business Wire / First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, after the market closes on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An audio... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz. and HOUSTON, Texas, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR) today announced a multi-year order for 1.8 gigawatts (GWdc) of First Solar’s advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. The modules, which will be delivered up to 2028, will power... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that its manufacturing facility in India has been awarded financial incentives under the Indian government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) program. First Solar was one of only three manufacturers selected to receive the full range of incentives, which are reserved for fully vertically integrated manufacturing. The... Read More

Multi-year order for Series 7 thin film solar modules with deliveries from 2025 to 2027 Savion, LLC (Savion) today announced the agreement to purchase 2.6 gigawatts (GWdc) of high-performance, responsibly produced Series 7 thin film solar modules from First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR). The deal with Savion was booked prior to the release of First Solar’s Q3 2022 earnings in October 2022, and the modules are scheduled to be... Read More

Net sales of $2.6 billion for 2022 and $1.0 billion for the fourth quarter Net loss per diluted share of $0.41 for 2022 and $0.07 for the fourth quarter Year-end 2022 net cash balance of $2.4 billion 48.3 GW DC of 2022 net bookings; 12 GW DC since third quarter earnings call 2023 net sales guidance of $3.4 billion to $3.6 billion 2023 EPS guidance of $7.00 to $8.00 per diluted share Year-end 2023 net cash balance guidance of... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that global solar leader, Lightsource bp has placed an order for 4 gigawatts (GW) DC of advanced thin film solar modules. The modules, scheduled to be delivered between 2026 and 2028, are expected to power Lightsource bp projects... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 and discuss its 2023 financial guidance and outlook, after the market closes on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss these results and financial guidance at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has completed the sale of Luz del Norte, a 141-megawatt (MW) A C utility-scale solar power plant in Copiapó, Chile, to Toesca , an independent asset manager headquartered in Las Condes, Chile. First Solar previously disclosed that it had signed a sale and purchase agreement for the facility on its Q3 2022 earnings call. The terms of the... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has entered into an agreement to supply 1.6 gigawatts (GW) DC of its high-performance, responsibly produced Series 7 thin film solar modules to National Grid Renewables. The deal was booked prior to the release of First Solar’s Q3 2022 earnings... Read More

NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P MidCap 400 constituent First Solar Inc. (NASD: FSLR) will replace Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. (NYSE: FBHS) in the S&P 500, Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. (NYSE:FBIN) will replace First Solar in the S&P MidCap 400, and MasterBrand Inc. (NYSE: MBC) will replace Conn's Inc. (NASD: CONN) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, December 19.... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) announced that it has entered into agreements to supply an additional 4.9 gigawatts (GW) DC of its high performance, responsibly produced, thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules to Intersect Power , LLC. When combined with a previously... Read More

Planned facility is part of previously announced investment in scaling US manufacturing Investment of approximately $1.1 billion in 3.5 GW DC manufacturing facility in Lawrence County Expected to be commissioned by 2025, facility to create over 700 new direct manufacturing jobs MONTGOMERY, Ala. and TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has selected Lawrence... Read More

New 1.3 million square-foot facility expected to fast-track validation of technology and process improvements, enabling development of next-generation thin film solar modules Dedicated R&D facility to optimize rate of learning, reduce downtime on commercial production lines First Solar , Inc . (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it plans to invest approximately $270 million in a dedicated research and development (R&D)... Read More

Net sales of $629 million Net loss per diluted share of $0.46 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $1.9 billion YTD net bookings of 43.7 GW DC 16.6 GW DC of net bookings since prior earnings call Record expected module shipment backlog of over 58 GW DC Reduce FY 2022 earnings guidance primarily to reflect unforeseen logistics costs First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced financial... Read More

Arevon Energy, Inc. has secured a more than 2–gigawatt (GW) DC supply of advanced Series 7 thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules from First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) to support its growing renewable energy portfolio. Approximately 700 megawatts (MW) DC of the total volume secured includes purchase orders issued prior to... Read More

First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to supply Swift Current Energy with 2 gigawatts (GW) DC of its high-performance, responsibly produced thin film solar modules in 2025 and 2026. The deal represents Swift Current’s second gigawatt-plus order for First Solar modules. Earlier... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, after the market closes on Thursday, October 27, 2022. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results and its outlook for 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An audio replay of the conference call will... Read More

First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has completed the previously announced sale of its solar operations and maintenance (O&M) platform in Japan to funds managed by PAG Real Assets (“PAG”). The platform has approximately 665 megawatts (MW) DC of solar assets under management in the country. As part of the sale, the majority of First Solar O&M employees in Japan have joined PAG. PAG is a leading Asia Pacific-focused private... Read More

First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) announced that it has entered into an agreement to supply 600 megawatts (MW) DC of its high-performance, advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules to Azure Power Global Limited (NYSE: AZRE) (“Azure Power”), a leading independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable... Read More

Announces plan to invest up to $1 billion in new, 3.5 GW DC manufacturing facility in the US Southeast Existing Northwest Ohio footprint to be expanded by 0.9 GW DC with $185 million upgrade Expects to have over 3,000 direct employees in four states, while supporting an estimated 15,000 indirect and induced jobs by 2025 First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it plans to invest up to $1.2 billion in scaling... Read More

Net sales of $621 million Net income per diluted share of $0.52 Cash, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $1.9 billion YTD net bookings of 27.1 GW DC 10.4 GW DC of net bookings since prior earnings call have a base Average Selling Price (ASP), prior to the application of pricing adjustors, of $0.301 per watt Record expected module shipment backlog of over 44 GW DC Earnings guidance lowered due to legacy systems... Read More

US-headquartered First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) announced that it has entered into an agreement to supply 2.4 gigawatts (GW) DC of its high-performance, advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules to Intersect Power , LLC (“Intersect Power”). The modules are scheduled to be delivered from 2024 to 2026, making... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has issued its 2022 Sustainability Report highlighting its continued, industry-leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) progress. The only US-headquartered company among the world’s ten largest solar manufacturers , First Solar’s responsibly produced photovoltaic (PV) solar modules have the lowest carbon and water footprint and fastest energy payback time of... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Akuo, a Paris-headquartered independent global renewable energy producer and developer, has placed an order for 500 megawatts (MW) DC of responsibly-produced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. Under the agreement, First Solar will supply 200 MW DC for a utility-scale project developed by Akuo in the United States, with delivery scheduled for the first half of... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) will supply Solarvest Holdings Berhad (KLSE: SLVEST), a clean energy specialist and turnkey engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) service provider in South-East Asia, with 93 megawatts (MW) DC of advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. The modules will power... Read More

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, after the market closes on Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results and its outlook for 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An audio replay of the conference call will be available... Read More

First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has completed the previously announced sale of a 293-megawatt (MW) DC utility-scale solar project development platform in Japan, to funds managed by PAG Real Assets (“PAG”). As part of the sale, the majority of First Solar project development employees in Japan have joined PAG. PAG is a leading Asia Pacific-focused private investment manager with more than $50 billion in assets under... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) signed a framework agreement with National Grid Renewables for 2 gigawatts (GW) DC of advanced, responsibly-produced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. Scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025 throughout the United States, the contracted modules are part of First Solar’s advanced Cadmium... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that its 2.7 gigawatt (GW) DC vertically integrated manufacturing complex in Ohio has achieved Platinum status in a Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audit. Platinum is the highest possible rating awarded on completion of a full VAP audit,... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has signed an agreement with Scout Clean Energy to supply 378 megawatts (MW) DC of advanced, responsibly-produced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. The deal was booked prior to the release of First Solar’s Q1 2022 earnings in April. Scout, a renewable energy developer and owner-operator headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, is actively developing a portfolio over 12,000 MW of solar PV,... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with funds managed by PAG Real Assets (“PAG”), pursuant to which PAG will acquire from First Solar its 293 megawatts (MW) D C utility-scale solar project development platform, and a solar operations and maintenance (O&M) platform with approximately 665 MW DC under management, in Japan. The transaction is expected to close in the... Read More

Net sales of $367 million Net loss per diluted share of $0.41 Cash, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $1.6 billion YTD net bookings of 16.7 GW DC ; 11.9 GW DC since prior earnings call Record expected module shipment backlog of over 35 GW DC Reiterated full year 2022 guidance First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Net sales for the first... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, after the market closes on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results and its outlook for 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An audio replay of the conference call will be... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that its responsibly-produced photovoltaic (PV) solar module technology would power 17 percent of the annual energy needs of Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD)... Read More

Strategic partnership advances US energy transition with a low-carbon commitment and supports domestic solar manufacturing Multi-year agreement would see module deliveries for US projects spanning 2023-25 Silicon Ranch contracts First Solar to provide recycling services for decommissioned solar modules First Solar, Inc.... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Origis Energy , one of America’s largest solar and energy storage developers, has placed an order for 750 megawatts (MW) DC of responsibly-produced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. The deal, which was booked prior to the release of First Solar’s Q4 and Full Year... Read More

Net sales of $2.9 billion for 2021 and $0.9 billion for the fourth quarter Net income per diluted share of $4.38 for 2021 and $1.23 for the fourth quarter Year-end 2021 cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $1.8 billion 17.5 GW DC of 2021 net bookings; 11.8 GW DC since third quarter earnings call 2022 net sales guidance of $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion 2022 EPS guidance of $0.00 to $0.60... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2021 and discuss its 2022 financial guidance and outlook, after the market closes on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss these results and financial guidance at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An audio replay... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Swift Current Energy , a Boston-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale clean energy assets has placed an order for 1.2 gigawatts (GW) DC of First Solar’s advanced, ultra-low carbon thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. The modules will be... Read More

Today, National Grid Renewables announced the start of commercial operation for its Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf), located in Coles County, Illinois . The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) located project boasts 200 megawatts (MW) of clean solar power and is contracted through a Virtual Power Purchase... Read More

Order includes up to 4.3GW for Lightsource bp projects and up to 1.1GW for bp projects Companies to benefit from First Solar’s technology roadmap with scheduled deliveries from 2023 to 2025 First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that global solar leader Lightsource bp and integrated energy company bp have placed multi-year orders for up to 5.4 gigawatts (GW) combined of First Solar’s advanced, ultra-low carbon thin... Read More

Net sales of $584 million Net income per diluted share of $0.42 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $1.9 billion Third quarter production of 2.0 GW DC despite challenging freight and COVID-19 environment Increased top production bin to 465 watts, representing 19% glass area efficiency Started construction and purchased equipment for our next-generation factories in Ohio and India YTD net... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, after the market closes on Thursday, November 4, 2021. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results and its outlook for 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An audio replay of the conference call will... Read More

Solar digital solutions startup Terabase Energy today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PlantPredict , a predictive solar energy modeling tool, from First Solar, Inc . (NASDAQ: FSLR), a leading American solar technology company. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. PlantPredict is a sophisticated predictive solar energy modeling tool that was developed by First Solar for utility-scale... Read More

Lake Township facility expected to expand First Solar’s US manufacturing footprint to 6 GW Facility forecast to create over 700 new permanent jobs and 500 construction jobs First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today broke ground on its third manufacturing facility in Ohio at a ceremony that was attended by United States Secretary... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced a commitment to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 percent by 2028, relative to its emissions in 2020. It has also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. The... Read More

Net sales of $629 million Net income per share of $0.77 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $2.1 billion YTD net bookings of 9.0 GW DC ; 4.1 GW DC since prior earnings call Started site preparation for previously announced 3.3 GW DC factory in Ohio Announced additional 3.3 GW DC manufacturing expansion in India, contingent upon permitting and pending approval of governmental incentives that... Read More

$684 million facility is expected to commence operations in 2023 Fully-vertically integrated facility will support India’s goal of self-reliance in clean energy technologies First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it intends to invest $684 million in a new, fully vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) thin film... Read More

First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has appointed Anita Marangoly George, a senior executive with almost four decades of diverse global experience in institutional finance and sustainable infrastructure investing, to its board of directors, effective July 15, 2021. Ms. George will serve on First Solar’s Nominating and Governance, and Technology Committees. Ms. George has held various positions at la Caisse de Dépôt et... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, after the market closes on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results and its outlook for 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An audio replay of the conference call will be... Read More

First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has invested $11 million in efforts to revitalize American communities and bridge racial gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity. As part of the initiative, the company has purchased $10 million in Impact Notes from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ( LISC ) and made a $1 million Transformational Deposit in the HOPE Credit Union . “LISC and Hope Credit Union are doing a tremendous... Read More

New manufacturing facility in Ohio will be company’s third in the United States Factory of the future will expand First Solar’s US manufacturing footprint to 6 GW Facility will be designed to produce enhanced thin film PV module for US utility-scale solar market First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it will... Read More

As part of its efforts to drive industry best practices and strengthen its responsible sourcing program, US-headquartered First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it has joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to supporting the rights and well-being of workers... Read More

Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, a division of Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE:NEL), has entered a collaboration with leading solar company First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), to develop integrated Photo Voltaic (PV) Hydrogen power plants. "We are very excited to announce the collaboration with First Solar, a leading global manufacturer of solar panels and developer of utility-scale solar power plants. We will leverage our capabilities to extend... Read More

Net sales of $803 million Net income per share of $1.96 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $1.8 billion YTD net bookings of 4.8 GW DC ; 2.9 GW DC since prior earnings call Nameplate manufacturing capacity increased to 7.9 GW DC ; top production bin of 455 watts Completed sales of U.S. project development and North American O&M businesses Maintain 2021 EPS guidance of $4.05 to $4.75 First... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021, after the market closes on Thursday, April 29, 2021. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results and its outlook for 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An audio replay of the conference call will be... Read More

Series 6 CuRe , the next-generation photovoltaic (PV) technology developed by First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), has a warranted degradation rate of 0.2% per year, the lowest rate for any commercially available PV product today based on publicly available information. This unprecedented degradation rate is up to 60% lower than conventional crystalline silicon (c-Si) products, and ensures that the module will retain at least... Read More

First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), announced that it completed the previously announced sale of a utility-scale solar project platform of approximately 10 gigawatts (GW) AC to Leeward Renewable Energy , LLC (“Leeward”), yesterday. As part of Leeward’s acquisition of the US project platform, more than 50 members of the First Solar project development team have joined Leeward. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Leeward is a... Read More

NovaSource Power Services ("NovaSource" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of Clairvest Group Inc. ("Clairvest", TSX: CVG), has closed its previously announced acquisition and corresponding merger with the North American operations and maintenance ("O&M") business of First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar", NASDAQ: FSLR). The combined business will operate as NovaSource Power Services. NovaSource is now the largest global solar... Read More

Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX: CVG) has announced that NovaSource Power Services (“NovaSource” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Clairvest Group Inc. and Clairvest Equity Partners VI (together, “Clairvest”), has today closed its previously announced acquisition of the North American operations and maintenance (“O&M”) business (also known as “First Solar Energy Services”, “FSES” or the “Business”) from First Solar, Inc.... Read More

First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), announced the completion of the previously announced sale of its North American Operations and Maintenance (O&M) business to NovaSource Power Services (“NovaSource”) today. On closing of the transaction, approximately 270 First Solar O&M associates joined NovaSource. The acquisition makes NovaSource the largest O&M provider globally. NovaSource is a portfolio company of Toronto-based... Read More

TEMPE, Ariz., March 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has appointed Kathryn A. “Katy” Hollister, a seasoned global leader and financial expert with nearly four decades of leadership experience at Deloitte Tax LLP and its affiliates, to its board of directors. Ms. Hollister will serve on First... Read More

US-headquartered First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has announced that it would supply up to 2.4 gigawatts (GW) DC of its high-performance, responsibly-manufactured , Series 6 photovoltaic (PV) solar modules to Intersect Power , LLC (“Intersect Power”) in one of the largest aggregate orders for the modules to date. Modules... Read More

Net sales of $2.7 billion for 2020 and $0.6 billion for the fourth quarter Net income per share of $3.73 for 2020 and $1.08 for the fourth quarter Year-end 2020 cash, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $1.8 billion; net cash of $1.5 billion 5.5 GW DC of 2020 net bookings; 3.3 GW DC since third quarter earnings call 2021 net sales guidance of $2.85 billion to $3.0 billion 2021 EPS guidance of $4.05 to $4.75... Read More

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 and discuss its 2021 financial guidance and outlook after the market closes on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss both these results and 2021 financial guidance at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting investor.firstsolar.com . An... Read More

Acquisition comprises 1.8 GW DC of First Solar modules, of which 744 MW DC represent new bookings First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), today announced that it has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Leeward Renewable Energy Development, LLC (“Leeward”), pursuant to which Leeward will acquire from First Solar a utility-scale solar project platform of approximately 10 gigawatts (GW) AC . The... Read More