First Solar, Inc. is an industrial manufacturer focused on large-scale solar energy equipment, known for its cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic technology. The company serves utility and commercial power producers rather than consumer markets.

Technology and Products

First Solar designs and manufactures solar modules, power electronics integrations, and supporting systems optimized for high-temperature and large-plant environments. Its manufacturing processes emphasize material efficiency and closed-loop module recycling.

Industrial Position

Operating as an OEM within the alternative energy machinery sector, First Solar supports grid-scale decarbonization by supplying durable, domestically manufactured solar equipment for long-term power generation assets.