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First Solar is a leading US solar technology company & provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change.

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“The reality is that solar power delivers when and where it’s needed. It is deflationary, fiscally responsible, competitive in a free market, enables deregulation and decentralization, and enhances our nation’s security. It can also be an enduring, middle-class job-generating

“The reality is that solar power delivers when and where it’s needed. It is deflationary, fiscally responsible, competitive in a free market, enables deregulation and decentralization, and enhances our nation’s security. It can also be an enduring, middle-class job-generating
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The American manufacturing renaissance is underway. First Solar's $1.1B Alabama factory—its fourth in the US—brought jobs roaring back into Lawrence County. A revitalized Lawrence County now plays a proud role in unleashing American energy dominance with solar technology

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First Solar's $1.1B Alabama factory fueled prosperity in Lawrence County by directly creating over 800 good-paying jobs while supporting thousands more. Dr. Jon Bret Smith, Superintendent of the Lawrence County School District, discusses how the millions in taxes contributed by

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The American solar manufacturing renaissance helps revitalize rural communities in ways that aren’t always obvious. Kevin Cartee, owner of Caddo Cafeteria in Trinity, Alabama, talks about how First Solar’s new Lawrence County factory brings prosperity to businesses in his

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Danielle Rose has called Lawrence County, Alabama, home for over 23 years. When First Solar moved into the community with a $1.1 billion factory and over 800 new, good-paying jobs, it created an opportunity for Danielle and others in Lawrence County to pursue a career in

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Chris Terry, owner of D2 Sports & Outdoors, talks about how First Solar’s Lawrence County, Alabama, facility buys “local first,” supporting businesses like his in Decatur, Alabama. This reflects the company’s broader commitment to putting America first when developing its supply

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The solar manufacturing renaissance is about opportunity. The opportunity for hardworking Americans to pursue a good career and build a brighter future for their families without moving away from the communities they call home. That was the opportunity Luke Johnson found when he

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As First Solar grows, we generate American jobs. 🇺🇸 By 2026, our operations are expected to grow to include 4,100 direct employees. And, according to a University of Louisiana at Lafayette study, each direct job we create supports 7.3 direct, indirect, and induced jobs.

As First Solar grows, we generate American jobs. 🇺🇸 By 2026, our operations are expected to grow to include 4,100 direct employees. And, according to a University of Louisiana at Lafayette study, each direct job we create supports 7.3 direct, indirect, and induced jobs.
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From 2016 to 2026, First Solar expects to have invested well over $4 billion in US manufacturing and R&D infrastructure. Investing in technology developed and manufactured in America with American supply chains delivers benefits that reach far and wide. It creates good-paying

From 2016 to 2026, First Solar expects to have invested well over $4 billion in US manufacturing and R&D infrastructure. Investing in technology developed and manufactured in America with American supply chains delivers benefits that reach far and wide. It creates good-paying
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The local community took a big hit when a major employer shuttered its operations in Lawrence County, Alabama. Christy Hutto, who was raised in Lawrence County and spent over two decades in chemical manufacturing, said the turning point came when First Solar built its $1.1

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Thanks to an agreement with First Solar, Vitro Architectural Glass rebuilt a shuttered plant in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, to produce high-tech glass for use in our solar modules. It was a much-needed economic shot-in-the-arm that created good-paying jobs and will have a

Thanks to an agreement with First Solar, Vitro Architectural Glass rebuilt a shuttered plant in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, to produce high-tech glass for use in our solar modules. It was a much-needed economic shot-in-the-arm that created good-paying jobs and will have a
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Jaketa Hegler says her most important role is being mom to her two sons. And Jaketa's new job as an equipment engineer at First Solar's factory in Lawrence County, Alabama, means she can continue raising her family in her hometown, without having to relocate. Making it possible

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America’s rapidly growing demand for electricity requires our nation to leverage every source of power-generation at its disposal. America’s solar workers nationwide are doing their part to support this all-of-the-above energy strategy. They manufacture the American-made solar

America’s rapidly growing demand for electricity requires our nation to leverage every source of power-generation at its disposal. America’s solar workers nationwide are doing their part to support this all-of-the-above energy strategy. They manufacture the American-made solar
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Our Alabama-made solar panels have backbones of steel. And not just any steel. We use Alabama-made steel. Our ENTIRE steel supply chain in the Yellowhammer State is located within 25 miles of our Lawrence County manufacturing plant. We’re not just buying American; we’re

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The glass in many of our solar panels starts as soda ash in a Wyoming mine. Along with tens of thousands of hardworking Americans who enable First Solar’s mission, Wyoming miners play a vital role in powering our nation to prosperity with American solar technology. We’re proud to

The glass in many of our solar panels starts as soda ash in a Wyoming mine. Along with tens of thousands of hardworking Americans who enable First Solar’s mission, Wyoming miners play a vital role in powering our nation to prosperity with American solar technology. We’re proud to
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Hardworking workers across the country help make American solar manufacturing great. Follow their stories on X at America's Solar Company. #americassolarworkers #americasolarcompany

Hardworking workers across the country help make American solar manufacturing great. Follow their stories on X at <a href="/AmericasSolarCo/">America's Solar Company</a>.

#americassolarworkers #americasolarcompany
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The journey from scrap metal to Alabama-made steel for First Solar modules starts with Mark Nave. As a buyer for SA Recycling "SA Recycling" in Decatur, Mark scours northern Alabama for metal that’s ready to be recycled. It’s the first step in the process that gives salvage

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First Solar is working to enable American energy dominance, and our mission is supported by thousands of dedicated workers across our domestic supply chain. Our Alabama steel supply chain is located entirely within a 25-mile radius of our Decatur factory. That includes SA