First Solar, SunPower Prioritize Emerging Markets
As growth in Europe and US slows, the US solar leaders are focused elsewhere.
First Solar Closes Germany Plant, Cutting 2000 Employees
The solar market has fundamentally changed and the company has too much production capacity.
Warren Buffett Buys $2 Billion Solar Farm
First Solar, which is building the 550 MW farm in California, sold it to Buffet's utility, MidAmerican Energy.
First Solar to Focus on Efficiency, Rather Than Expansion
FSLR will accelerate efforts to raise module and manufacturing efficiency, dropped plans for Vietnam factory.
First Solar Succumbs to Solar Industry Woes
First Solar's CEO resigned as the company struggles along with the solar industry.
First Solar Sells Massive Solar Projects to Utilities
A 550 MW project is sold to NextEra and GE, and a 230 MW project is sold to Exelon, both are in California.
First Solar Begins German Manufacturing Ahead of Schedule; But Shares Suffer
Short sellers are betting against First Solar as it ramps up global production.
First Solar Continues to Reduce Costs, Raise Conversion Efficiencies
US thin-film solar maker continues its outstanding performance.
First Solar, SCE Sign Agreement for 250MW Nevada Solar Power Plant
First phase of the Silver State South project could go online in 2014.
GE to Compete on Thin Film PV Solar
GE has decided to focus on CdTe solar technology developed by PrimeStar Solar.