First
Solar
Maker of thin film
solar energy modules.
Headquarters:
350 West Washington St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Employees: 3,524
CEO: Michael Ahearn
Stock Symbol: FSLR
Website:
http://www.firstsolar.com
Career Site
First Solar manufactures photovoltaic (PV)
modules with an advanced thin film semiconductor process that
lowers the cost of solar electricity.
First Solar Series PV modules are designed
for use in large scale, grid-connected solar power plants and
are sold to leading solar project developers for use in commercial
PV projects. The company's advanced thin film design produces
high energy across a wide range of climatic conditions with excellent
low light response and temperature coefficient.
First Solar's manufacturing operations
are in Ohio with sales and marketing located in Phoenix. The
company has international operations in Germany.
The company was formed in 1999 and launched
production of commercial products in 2002. First Solar has seen
its stock more than tenfold this year due to the promise of its
technology and the high cost of oil. First Solar provides an
economic alternative to peak conventional electricity and the
related fossil fuel dependence, greenhouse gas emissions, and
peak time grid constraints.
In 2008, the company had revenues of $1.24 biillion, up from $504.0 million in 2007, and net income of $348.3 million.
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
Updated May 20, 2009
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