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| About Us |
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| First Solar is breaking down barriers to deploy cost effective solar energy. |
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| Learn which key industry events First Solar will be participating at throughout the year. |
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| Careers |
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| First Solar offers an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of our time. |
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| Environment |
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| First Solar integrates extended producer responsibility into a sustainable cycle that protects the environment. |
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Clean, Affordable Solar Electricity. |
First Solar, the world's leading manufacturer of photovoltaic modules, is providing sustainable energy solutions for today's energy needs. By constantly decreasing manufacturing costs, we are creating an affordable and environmentally responsible alternative to fossil-fuel generation.
In addition to making our modules affordable, we believe in taking responsibility for our product throughout its life cycle — from raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling. This commitment to the environment drives all that we do. With locations around the globe and over 4,700 associates, First Solar is truly changing the way the world is powered. |
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Key Accomplishments |
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Ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine as the fastest growing technology company |
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Annual manufacturing capacity of in excess of 1 gigaWatt and announced capacity in excess of 1.4GW by the end of 2010 |
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Produced over 26 million solar modules that generate over 2 GW of power |
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Over 3 GW of module contracts in Europe and 1.7GW of utility scale solar system Power Purchase Agreements and RESOP in North America |
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#1 solar PV module maker globally in 2009 with approximately 18% share — double 2008 |
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| Our Mission |
| To create enduring value by enabling a world powered by clean, affordable solar electricity. |
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Leadership |
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| The Executive Management and Board of Directors define the strategies which drive our success. |
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| First Solar Leadership |
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| 20/20 Hindsight |
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| "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that." |
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| Thomas Edison |
| Newton, J. (1989). Uncommon Friends. San Diego: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. |
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