Our 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report, "Responsible by Design," is here! It tells the story behind our US-made solar modules — American factories, American jobs, and a supply chain built the right way from the ground up. 👉 Read the full report: bit.ly/4pM2tyu

American industrial decline was a choice. So is reversing it. First Solar CEO Mark Widmar's new op-ed compares two solar technologies — one lost to China, one built and kept in America — and what it means for reindustrializing at scale. 🗞️ Read it in RealClear Energy...

Industrial Sovereignty Is a Choice

Attending the recent Reindustrialize Summit in Detroit made me more optimistic about American industry than I have been in years. The backdrop was fitting: Detroit is a symbol of America’s compl

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Workers at Tata Chemicals trona mine in Sweetwater County, WY, are part of the nationwide supply chain that creates jobs, supports businesses, and maximizes the economic value of our US operations. By 2027, First Solar is projected to add $18.4 billion in total economic output to the US economy.

First Solar’s growth drives far-reaching economic value. In 2025, our construction activities — led by our new Louisiana factory — delivered jobs and economic benefits to local, state and national economies. That’s the power of investing in American manufacturing. 👉 https://bit.ly/4nDIReW

U.S. Silica miners in Wayne County, MI, extract the ultra‑low‑iron silica sand used to produce glass for First Solar modules. Good-paying jobs across manufacturing, supply chains, and local communities all contribute to the approx. $4.0 billion in US labor income we’re projected to support by 2027.

Today we were proud to host US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, US Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, and Congressman Bob Latta of Ohio’s 5th District at our manufacturing campus in Perrysburg, OH. They got a firsthand look at how First Solar is helping drive the reindustrialization of America.

It’s a pleasure to host US Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer at our Ohio manufacturing campus. First Solar's proud to be part of the effort to reindustrialize America, building solar technology in what the Ambassador rightly described as “the heart of American manufacturing.”

First Solar is delivering real results for Ohio. As the company’s largest US employment base, our Ohio operations supported an estimated 9,360 jobs in 2025, generated ~$792M in labor income, added ~$1.23B to the state’s GDP, and produced more than ~$4.25B in economic output.

Miners at the Rio Tinto Kennecott mine in Salt Lake County, Utah, are part of First Solar’s coast-to-coast supply chain. As we grow, our suppliers are able to invest in their own growth and add new jobs. Every direct First Solar job supports an average of six jobs nationwide. 👉 bit.ly/4mcMo39

Since opening our Louisiana factory in 2025, we’ve delivered economic growth to Iberia Parish. In 2025, our operations supported an estimated 1,970 jobs, created ~$132.2M in labor income, contributed ~$211.1M to the state’s GDP, and generated ~$734.3M in economic output statewide. bit.ly/4lkOehX

Shared investment means greater impact. Some 150 jobs were created when NSG Group built its $380M OH float glass plant to supply high-tech glass for First Solar modules. Proof of the economic ripple effect that will enable First Solar to support a projected total of 39,320 jobs nationwide by 2027.

Local jobs. Strong supply chains. Thriving hometowns. First Solar is proud to support American workers like Joshua Poston of Monarch Steel in Trinity, AL — proof that investing locally makes a lasting difference. Learn more: bit.ly/4ahKPMU #AmericasSolarCompany #SolarPower #MadeInUSA

Last week we celebrated the grand opening of our new, 2.4 million square-foot solar module factory in Iberia Parish, LA. It was an extraordinary celebration of American energy dominance and reindustrialization. Read the press release: bit.ly/4a2F3zd

In Stuttgart, Arkansas, our First Solar modules are powering rice farms with reliable, affordable energy — and energizing rural communities in the process. From schools to police and fire departments, American-made energy is working for a strong, self-reliant America. Learn more: bit.ly/47EjrYp

How does solar fit into America’s all-of-the-above energy strategy? Join #FirstSolar CEO Mark Widmar and utility leaders from #Entergy Louisiana and #EPRI on the #UtilityDive webinar as they take a deep dive into solar’s critical role in powering America’s energy future. 👉 bit.ly/3JFPjCx

Every day, around the clock, thousands of American Solar Workers from coast to coast are on the job, working hard to deliver American energy dominance. American technology, American manufacturing, American supply chains: It’s how we win. 👉 bit.ly/4onhaa0 #AmericasSolarCompany #MadeInUSA

American workers rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done. This is how American energy dominance is made. 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/3VmFM5z #AmericasSolarCompany #MadeInUSA

First Solar’s technology is forged in the blazing fires of American industry. 🔥 Our Series 7 modules are made by American workers with 100% American glass and steel. We build solar technology. For America. #AmericasSolarCompany

When First Solar invests in a US supply chain, it doesn’t just create jobs—it creates opportunities. For Stinson Harrison, his job with Monarch Steel in Decatur, AL, gave him the opportunity to purchase his first home. Learn more: bit.ly/3GNImOj #AmericasSolarCompany

A reopened glass production line delivered jobs and an economic shot-in-the-arm to a rural community: “It’s truly a plus for the county and the local economy." – James Becker, Exec. Dir., Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County, PA 👉 bit.ly/44ljeGq #AmericasSolarCompany

Investing in a US supply chain allows us to create job opportunities for people in their communities. "This is honestly the best job I've ever had." – Tatiana Simon, Warehouse Team Lead, American Truck & Trailer, Duncan, SC Learn more: bit.ly/3I2mejF #AmericasSolarCompany

Our supply chain is built on US businesses. “Pallets move the world, and we enjoy making a product for the solar industry to help move their products at an affordable price." – Joshua Graber, Ops Manager, Graber Box & Pallet Learn more: bit.ly/3G7Pchx #AmericasSolarCompany

American factory workers—supported by American supply chain workers—keep the promise of American excellence alive. They’re why people around the world instantly recognize the quality, integrity, and commitment inherent in four powerful words: Made in the USA. 👉 www.AmericasSolarWorkers.com

We create opportunities for Americans to invest in their futures without moving away from their communities, like Nic Medina, Development Engineering Technician at our research and development site in Mesa, Arizona. Learn more: bit.ly/3I7xRWE #AmericasSolarCompany

The 500,000 square-foot NSG Solar Glass Float Furnace in Luckey, Ohio, is part of our American supply chain. “I really like how intense our process is. You can feel the heat." – Ryan O'Mara, Furnace Process Improver, NSG Group Learn more: bit.ly/4l48H9X #AmericasSolarCompany

American power generation technology, manufactured with American materials, in American factories, by American workers. THIS is how we make American manufacturing GREAT, not by ceding solar technology manufacturing to China. 👉bit.ly/3FGYfFO #AmericasSolarCompany #AmericanSolar #45X #MadeInUSA

Our Alabama-made solar panels have backbones of steel. And not just any steel. We use Alabama-made steel sourced from within 25 miles of our Lawrence County manufacturing plant. Learn more: bit.ly/4dNUUkM #AmericasSolarCompany #MadeinAL

Solar workers help make an all-of-the-above energy strategy work for America. "I like to say I help produce energy. The type that you don't have to worry about running out of it." – Kelli Amato, Production Operator, First Solar, Toledo, Ohio Learn more: bit.ly/4dK5N7v #AmericasSolarCompany

Jaketa Hegler says her most important role is being mom to her two sons. And Jaketa's new job at First Solar's factory in Lawrence County, Alabama, means she can continue raising her family in her hometown. Read more about America’s solar workers: bit.ly/3HndDYx #AmericasSolarCompany

An agreement with First Solar enabled Vitro Glass to bring good jobs back to a rural Pennsylvania community. "There’s going to be a lot of opportunities for the next generation.” – James Hart, Packing Operator, Vitro Glass, Crawford County, PA Learn more: bit.ly/3Sz69UB #AmericasSolarCompany