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First Solar Inc. (FSLR) is in the Technology Industry
- Revenue
- Dec 29 2007
- $503.9M
- Profit
- Dec 29 2007
- $158.3M
- Market Cap
- Nov 28 2008
- $10.1B
Latest News and Analysis
Thin Film Solar Will Grow Eightfold By 2010
Greentech Media submits: By Jennifer Kho Thin-film solar production is expected to double in each of the next three years to reach 4.18 gigawatts worth of equipment in 2010, according to a report to be released by Greentech Media and the Prometheus Institute on Tuesday. by Greentech Media
Energy Conversion Devices: Ridiculously High Valuation
Jon Jacksonn submits: Energy Conversion Devices: Ridiculously High Valuation A comparison of stocks in the solar space shocked me today with some stocks trading at risky high valuations. The following ones are on the top of the list: by Jon Jacksonn
Three Reasons the Solar Sell-off May Be in the Early Innings
Kelvin Schulle submits: Renewable energy had a great run over the last month when oil was seen stable at the $115 level. Suntech STP gained almost 50% from $32 to $49, SunPower SPWR gained almost 40%, LDK Solar LDK gained about 50% and Energy Conversion Devices ENER is up...
Solar and Cash: The Big Boys Have an Answer - Do You?
The Yellow Rose Street Beat submits: Solar stocks, for reasons such as global warming, increasing energy constraints, and a plethora of other factors, have the potential to offer tremendous opportunities. Their volatility can offer further opportunity, as well as significant frustration. A solid understanding of the factors that influence...
Additional Resources
EnviroResolutions Featured in "The Green Stocks Investment Book"
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. -- EnviroResolutions, Inc., a publicly traded company on the pink sheets ENVI, is proud to announce its inclusion as one of 20 earth friendly companies featured in "The Green Stocks Investment Book" by Michael Caldwell. The hardcover book profiles companies whose development of products and technologies...
www.ONN.tv Reports: Options Players Strike as First Solar Comes Under Pressure
CHICAGO -- Recorded live from the Chicago Board Options Exchange CBOE, The Sidewinder Report is www.ONN.tv's daily options news program covering unusual options volume and notable activity in the options trading pits. Today, www.ONN.tv Chief Investment Strategist Jud Pyle analyzes options activity in the following securities: ...
ProLogis Announces First Photovoltaic Project in Japan
- The One-Megawatt System Furthers ProLogis' Global Commitment to Renewable Energy - TOKYO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLogis , the world's largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it will install its first photovoltaic PV system in Japan. ProLogis will install...
L.A.'s First Solar-Powered, All-Green Urban Community Premieres in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Utility costs may be rising, but utility rates will remain at an all-time low at one eco-friendly Southern California community. The Gatsby Hollywood has announced it will be Metro L.A.'s first all solar-powered, all-green urban community. The enclave is now under construction on...
Solar Power's Explosive Growth - Who Will Emerge Next?
PHOTON Presents the "Second Solar" Conference in San Francisco, Dec. 2-4, 2008 BOSTON -- First Solar Inc. is probably the most exciting company in the solar power industry. It has remarkably low production costs, explosive growth and unique technology. Furthermore, this thin-film solar panel manufacturer is one of...
Thursday Morning Stock Watch: GSAE! October 30, 2008
Stock Market Alerts' performance stock listincludes: Green Star Alternative Energy, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GSAE), FirstSolar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) andChesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK). To receive FREE Mobile Stock Alerts formatted especially for your cellphone, text the word "press" in the subject line to 79704. *** This...
www.ONN.tv's Sidewinder Report: MGM Mirage Sees Boost on Short-Covering
CHICAGO -- Recorded live from the Chicago Board Options Exchange CBOE, The Sidewinder Report is www.ONN.tv's daily options news program researching unusual options volume and notable activity in the options trading pits. Today, www.ONN.tv Chief Investment Strategist Jud Pyle analyzes options activity in the following securities: ...
First Solar and SolarCity Announce 100MW Module Supply Agreement to Serve U.S. Residential Segment
* Companies sign 5-year 100MW module supply agreement * First Solar invests $25 million in SolarCity TEMPE, Ariz. & FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) and SolarCity Corporation today announced a module supply agreement and investment that will make solar power an affordable option...
First Solar Announces New Long-Term Module Supply Agreements Totaling 525MW
TEMPE, Ariz. -- First graph, second sentence of release should read: These new agreements expand contracted module volume by a total of 525MW, allowing for additional sales of approximately $800 million at an assumed exchange rate of $1.15/[euro]1.00 over the period of 2009 to 2013 (sted These new agreements expand...
First Solar, Inc. Announces 2008 Third Quarter Financial Results
TEMPE, Ariz. -- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2008. Quarterly revenues were $348.7 million, up from $267.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and up from $159.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. ...
Seven Summits Research Releases Comments on HPQ, FSLR, UTX, MT, and ECA
CHICAGO, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Summits Research releases NewsBites on key stocks. Seven Summits Strategic Investments NewsBites are available to all investors at: http://www.go7now.com/nb/107Y (Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key.) Today's Seven...
HelioVolt Opens First Solar Thin Film Factory in Austin, Texas
Flagship Manufacturing Facility to Provide 160 New Green Jobs AUSTIN, Texas -- Today HelioVolt Corporation will cut the ribbon on its first factory for manufacturing high-performance thin film solar energy products. The 122,400 square foot sustainable facility in Austin, Texas is expected to create approximately 160 new jobs...
Solar Power Company Ausra Launches First Solar Thermal Plant in California in Nearly 20 Years
Governor Schwarzenegger on Hand as Next Generation Solar Technology Provides Power and Industrial Steam on Cost-Competitive Basis BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Ausra, Inc. (http://www.ausra.com/) and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today launched the company's Kimberlina Solar Thermal Energy Plant in Bakersfield, CA, showcasing the company's "next...
Solar Power Company Ausra Launches First Solar Thermal Plant in California in Nearly 20 Years
Governor Schwarzenegger on Hand as Next Generation Solar Technology Provides Power and Industrial Steam on Cost-Competitive Basis BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Ausra, Inc. (http://www.ausra.com/) and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today launched the company's Kimberlina Solar Thermal Energy Plant in Bakersfield, CA, showcasing the company's "next...
Wall Street News Alert: Investment Alert for Tuesday: CLTH! October 21, 2008
Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" thismorning are: CleanTech Biofuels, Inc. (OTCBB: CLTH), ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: JASO) and First Solar, Inc.(NASDAQ: FSLR). To receive FREE Mobile Stock Alerts formatted especially for your cellphone, text the word "press" in the subject line to 79704....
BullMarket.com Examines Solar Stocks
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with investment coverage on several solar stocks, including JA Solar , Trina Solar , Suntech Power Holdings , SunPower , and First Solar...
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- Incorporated: 2006
- CEO: Mr. Michael J. Ahearn
First Solar is engaged in designing and manufacturing solar modules using a proprietary thin film semiconductor technology. Co.'s solar modules employ a thin layer of cadmium telluride semiconductor material to convert sunlight into electricity. Cadmium telluride has absorption properties that are highly matched to the solar spectrum and has the potential to deliver competitive conversion efficiencies with approximately 1.0% of the semiconductor material used by traditional crystalline silicon solar modules. In addition, Co. manufactures its solar modules on a high-throughput production line and performs all manufacturing steps themselves in an automated, continuous process.
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First Solar Inc. Company Info
Board of Directors
Mr. Michael J. Ahearn
Chairman
Mr. Bruce Sohn
Craig R. Kennedy
Dr. James F. Nolan Ph.D.
Mr. J. Thomas Presby
Mr. Paul H. Stebbins
Mr. Michael T. Sweeney
Mr. José H. Villarreal
Contact Information
4050 East Cotton Center Boulevard
Building 6
Suite 68
Phoenix, AZ
602 414-9300

