Solar Energy - First Solar

First Solar is the largest manufacturer of thin film solar modules, having expanded manufacturing capacity to an annualized run rate of 53.4MW per line in the 4th quarter of 2009.

First Solar become one of the fastest growing manufacturers of solar modules in the world. FS modules represent the latest advancements in solar module technology, and are rapidly driving down the cost of solar electricity to rates comparable with traditional fossil..

First Solar is the largest manufacturer of thin film solar modules, having expanded manufacturing capacity to an annualized run rate of 53.4MW per line in the 4th quarter of 2009.

First Solar become one of the fastest growing manufacturers of solar modules in the world. FS modules represent the latest advancements in solar module technology, and are rapidly driving down the cost of solar electricity to rates comparable with traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Quick Facts and Figures:

- Formed in 1999 and launched production of commercial products in 2002.
- Achieved the lowest manufacturing cost per watt in the industry, breaking $1 per watt in 2008.
- First Solar will bring total expected capacity to more than 1.2 GW by the end of 2010.
- Developed the first comprehensive, prefunded module collection and recycling program in the PV industry.
- Launched IPO on November 17, 2006; Common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol FSLR.

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