First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
First Solar manufactures solar panels and provides PV solar system solutions, committed to sustainable energy globally.
First Solar
First Solar is a solar technology company and global provider of eco-efficient photovoltaic solar modules. The company designs, manufactures, and sells thin-film Cadmium Telluride semiconductor solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity for utility-scale solar power plants. Operating large-scale integrated manufacturing facilities across North America and Asia, the company serves project developers, independent power producers, and utilities. In addition to module manufacturing, the business provides end-of-life recycling services that recover high percentages of semiconductor materials and glass for reuse, alongside comprehensive technical support to optimize long-term photovoltaic system performance.
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Products and/or services of First Solar
- Cadmium Telluride Solar Modules: High-throughput manufacturing and distribution of thin-film cadmium telluride photovoltaic panels for utility-scale solar generation, featuring advanced glass-on-glass encapsulation and high wattage performance across high-temperature and high-humidity operational environments globally.
- Utility-Scale Solar Solutions: Delivery of power plant equipment and integrated photovoltaic module packages tailored for utility-scale project developers, independent power producers, and electrical utilities constructing large-capacity grid-connected solar generation facilities worldwide.
- United States Manufacturing Operations: Operation of fully integrated thin-film solar module manufacturing complexes in Ohio and Alabama, producing gigawatt-scale photovoltaic capacity annually to serve domestic power markets and support national clean energy supply chains.
- International Manufacturing Facilities: Management of large-scale production hubs in Malaysia, Vietnam, and India, utilizing automated glass processing and semiconductor deposition technology to manufacture solar modules for distribution across international energy markets.
- Photovoltaic Module Recycling Services: Provision of comprehensive end-of-life solar module recycling services, extracting up to ninety percent of semiconductor material and glass for reuse in closed-loop manufacturing processes across dedicated recycling facilities globally.
- Technical and Post-Sales Support Services: Provision of technical documentation, plant operations guidance, warranty coverage, and field customer service support to optimize long-term module performance and energy yields for utility-scale solar infrastructure assets.
First Solar executive team
- Mr. Mark R. WidmarCEO & Director
- Mr. Alexander R. BradleyChief Financial Officer
- Mr. Markus GloecklerChief Technology Officer
- Mr. Georges J. AntounChief Commercial Officer
- Mr. Kuntal Kumar VermaChief Manufacturing Officer
- Mr. Nathan TheurerVP, Global Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
- Mr. Byron Michael JeffersVP, Treasurer & Head of Investor Relations
- Mr. Jason E. DymbortExecutive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
- Ms. Caroline StockdaleChief People & Communications Officer
- Mr. Michael KoralewskiChief Supply Chain Officer