Premier Provider of Comprehensive PV Solar Solutions
Founded in 1999, First Solar has become the world’s premier provider of fully integrated solar solutions, creating value-driven renewable energy projects that represent the leading edge of utility-scale solar technology and innovation.
Having constructed and commissioned many of the world’s largest, state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) power plants in operation today, First Solar has established a portfolio of customers that include some of the world’s most sophisticated energy buyers.
Our full service approach ensures the successful delivery of clean, affordable solar power—and spans the entire value chain, including module manufacturing; project development; engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC); financing; and operations and maintenance (O&M).
First Solar Milestones
- Formed in 1999 and launched production of commercial products in 2002
- Launched IPO on November 17, 2006; common stock traded on NASDAQ under the symbol FSLR
- Broke the $1 per watt barrier in 2008 and current cost leader at less than $0.75 per watt
- Became the first PV solar company to produce 1GW in a single year with over 5GW installed to date
- Set world records for CdTe PV cell (17.3%) and PV module (14.4%) efficiency certified by NREL
- Developed the first comprehensive, prefunded module collection and recycling program in the PV industry
- Attained the smallest carbon footprint and fastest energy payback time of any PV technology
- When in operation, modules generate electricity with no air emissions, no waste production, and no water use