SAN JOSE, Calif. & TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2013: Intermolecular, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMI) and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced they have entered into a two-year collaboration and licensing agreement focused on further increases to the conversion efficiency of First Solar's cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell technology.  Under t...

Newest FS Series 3 Module is Latest Milestone on Cost-Efficiency Roadmap TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced the release of its most advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) module, the Series 3 FS-392, which is rated at 92.5 watts. The new F...

TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2012 - First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) announced today that it has been designated a 2013 Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine. Criteria for the designation included a benchmark score across key programs and policies such as the strength of company military recruiting efforts...

Establishes South Africa operating subsidiary CAPE TOWN, South Africa & TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Johan Cilliers has joined the company as Regional Director of Business Development for Sub-Saharan Africa and Managing Director of its...

First Solar to Supply 2 MW of Advanced Thin-Film Modules BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) has completed an agreement with Zhenfa New Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. to supply 2 megawatts (MW) of First Solar's advanced thin-film solar modules to one of Zhenfa's...

Morgan Crucible, Nippon Sheet Glass, Expeditors International, Oryx Advanced Materials, Rapid Manufacturing Honored for Outstanding Performance TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) yesterday honored its premier suppliers at the company's second annual Sup...

Net sales of $839 million GAAP EPS of $1.00 per fully diluted share including restructuring charges of $0.27 per share Non-GAAP EPS per fully diluted share of $1.27, excluding restructuring charges Tightens 2012 EPS guidance range to $4.40 to $4.70, increas...

HAGERSTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hagerstown Community College (HCC) and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), a leading provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar system solutions, today announced the start of collaborative initiatives for faculty and students in HCC's alternative energy technology program to benefit from...

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Due to disruptions in the financial markets caused by Hurricane Sandy, First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) will now report financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, after market closes on Thurs., Nov. 1, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of...

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, after market closes on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results and outlook for the remainder of ...

First Solar supports a national effort to increase environmental stewardship among youth TEMPE, Ariz. & ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- More than 100 students in grades K to 8 from rural communities in Nevada and California visited Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree National ...

DES MOINES, Iowa - Oct. 24, 2012 - On May 16, the first solar module was installed at Topaz Solar Farms, located in San Luis Obispo County, Calif. Now, MidAmerican Solar and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) are marking another important milestone at the site. Earlier this month, the one millionth solar module was installed at what is the large...

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that its advanced thin-film Series 3 photovoltaic (PV) solar modules have been listed by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) as meeting standards UL1703 and ULC1703 for use in PV systems up to 1000 volts. This system voltage is typical ...

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Oct. 2012 – First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) was recognized at the inaugural Malaysia Greentech Awards ceremony as the Gold Award winner in the manufacturing category. First Solar Malaysia earned the award for its continuous commitment to excellence in green technology manufacturing practices and infusing elements of sustai...

Industry-leading O&M Capabilities Optimize Output, Revenue & Grid Integration for Customers MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced the launch of its new industry-leading global Operations Center, a centralized monitoring and control center wh...

Project is Phase One in UAE's Planned 1GW Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it has been selected by the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) to construct a 13 ...

Relationship to Focus on Delivery of Photovoltaic Projects in Indonesia JAKARTA, Indonesia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Services (PJB Services) of Indonesia today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the d...

JAKARTA, 16 Oktober 2012 -- First Solar, Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) dan PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Services (PJB Services) hari ini menandatangani Nota Kesepahaman (MOU) untuk pembangunan fasilitas pembangkit listrik tenaga surya berskala penggunaan 100 Megawatt (MW) sebagai bagian dari upaya pemenuhan permintaan energi listrik di Indonesia yang semakin...