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First Solar
S&P 500Information Technology· USA

FSLR

Challenger

First Solar

$200.35

-1.56%

Open $203.58·Prev $203.52

as of 13 Apr

CHALLENGER

Power Core

First Solar's moat is its exclusive industrialization of cadmium telluride thin-film photovoltaic technology at gigawatt scale, a manufacturing process no competitor has replicated.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorInformation Technology

Direction of Movement

Upward on Capacity, Backlog, and Technology, With Policy Risk Attached

ROC 200

+11.4%

Company Profile

First Solar, Inc. is a global solar technology company that manufactures and sells photovoltaic solar energy solutions worldwide. The company specializes in thin-film semiconductor technology, producing cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity as a lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules. First Solar designs, manufactures, and delivers comprehensive PV solar solutions across the United States, France, India, Chile, and other international markets. The company serves diverse customer segments including utilities, commercial entities, and government sectors through its advanced module and system technology. As a US-headquartered manufacturer, First Solar operates production facilities domestically and maintains a significant presence in the global renewable energy market. Beyond module manufacturing, the company engages in project development and system integration activities to support the widespread adoption of solar energy technology.

Sector

Technology

Industry

Solar

Employees

7,900

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