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First Solar in Louisiana

First Solar is expanding its American solar manufacturing footprint into the heart of Acadiana in Iberia Parish with a new advanced manufacturing facility, which is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2026.  The new facility will use First Solar’s proprietary process to transform sheets of glass into fully functioning solar panels - capable of generating clean electricity from sunlight - in approximately four-and-a-half hours.

First Solar - America's Solar Company

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Who is First Solar?
Arizona-headquartered First Solar is unique among the world's largest solar manufacturers for being the only US-headquartered company and for not manufacturing in China. It is also unique for the fact that its US factories rely on a largely American supply chain, with its modules being produced with American glass and steel.

The company produces a uniquely American thin film solar technology and already operates three manufacturing facilities in Ohio, and currently employs approximately 2,500 people across the country. Its Acadiana facility will be its fifth in the US, and the company expects to commission its fourth manufacturing facility, located in Alabama, in 2024.




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Diversity at First Solar
“First Solar welcomes and strongly supports a work environment inclusive of all.  Ours is a corporate culture of inclusion, and we are stronger for the richness of our geographic, cultural, ethnic, social and gender diversity.  In a world that demands agility and innovation, this diversity is an asset in dealing with the complexity of our markets.  It is, in fact, vital to our long-term success.”
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- CEO Mark Widmar

RenewABLE Employee Resource Group
RenewABLE is a voluntary, employeeled group with a broad representation of abilities and backgrounds. RenewABLE focuses on collaborating, educating, and empowering employees to make First Solar a disability-friendly accessible workplace.
"All renewable energy is not created equal, and there’s an opportunity for purpose-driven procurement, when embedded into energy buying processes, to create a powerful demand signal for more sustainable, just, and resilient renewable energy projects. These principles are fundamentally aligned with our approach to Responsible Solar. We are not just committed to responsible manufacturing but powering our global operations with clean energy that aligns with our values."

Samantha Sloan | Vice President of Global Policy, Sustainability and Marketing | First Solar
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