TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 26, 2009--
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced the appointment of
Dennis Fitzgibbons as vice president, federal affairs. In this new
position, Fitzgibbons is responsible for leading the Company’s federal
government affairs activities in the U.S. He will report directly to
Mike Ahearn, First Solar chief executive officer.
“We are pleased that Dennis has joined the First Solar team. He has a
wealth of experience in dealing with climate change and renewable energy
issues that impact the Company, and his efforts will support our mission
of providing clean, affordable solar electricity,” said Ahearn.
Most recently, Fitzgibbons served as chief of staff for the Committee on
Energy and Commerce in the U.S. House of Representatives. In this
position he has participated in major legislative policy debates and
development relating to energy. Prior to this role, Fitzgibbons served
as director of public policy for Daimler Chrysler. There he was
responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing and communicating
the company’s positions on major public policy issues, ensuring
consistency across major markets and aligning positions within business
strategies.
Fitzgibbons earned a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College.
About First Solar
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) manufactures solar modules with an
advanced semiconductor technology and provides comprehensive PV
solutions that significantly reduce solar electricity costs. By enabling
clean, renewable electricity at competitive prices, First Solar provides
an economic and environmentally responsible alternative to existing
peaking fossil-fuel electric generation. First Solar PV power
plants operate with no water, air emissions or waste stream. First Solar
set the benchmark for environmentally responsible product life cycle
management by introducing the industry's first comprehensive collection
and recycling program for solar modules. From raw material sourcing
through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on
creating cost-effective renewable energy solutions that protect and
enhance the environment. For more information about First Solar, please
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For First Solar Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not
constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a
number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially,
including risks associated with the company's business involving the
company's products, their development and distribution, economic and
competitive factors and the company's key strategic relationships and
other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking information contained in this press release or with
respect to the announcements described herein.
Source: First Solar, Inc.
First Solar, Inc.
Lisa Morse
602-414-9361
media@firstsolar.com