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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women’s Impact on India’s Clean Energy Revolution

India's going big on clean energy, and women are a huge part of that change. Even though they make up about 32 percent of the renewable energy workforce globally and 11 percent in India, they're pushing new ideas, getting policies changed, and leading clean energy projects.

First Solar | March 07, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  1453

India’s Solar Cell Capacity Reaches 25 GW, Led by 9 Manufacturers: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Waaree Energies, TP Solar, Adani Solar, First Solar, are among the 9 key manufacturers driving the domestic solar cell production in India.

First Solar | February 14, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  1319

Juniper Green Energy Partners with First Solar for 1 GW Supply of Advanced Solar Modules

Juniper Green Energy has signed a major deal with First Solar to procure 1 GW of Series 7 FT1 cadmium telluride modules, enhancing India’s domestic content strategy and reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains for solar projects.

First Solar | December 10, 2024 | By EI News Network |  1003

First Solar Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

First Solar's net sales increased significantly both quarterly (Q2 2024 vs. Q1 2024) and semi-annually (first half of 2024 vs. the first half of 2023), indicating robust demand and higher sales volume.

First Solar | August 01, 2024 | By News Bureau |  1046

First Solar to Supply 547 MW of Advanced Series 6 Plus Bifacial Thin Film PV Modules

First Solar expects to invest over USD 2 billion in new manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Louisiana, which are expected to come online in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

First Solar | May 03, 2024 | By News Bureau |  1045

First Solar’s Indian Subsidiary Enters MNRE ALMM List

With its manufacturing unit at Pillaipakkam, Tamil Nadu, FS India Solar Ventures has entered the list with a total 3212 MW capacity, offering Cadmium Telluride thin film modules.

First Solar | April 30, 2024 | By Anurima Mondal |  2079

First Solar Launches 3.3 GW Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu

The facility, which has an annual nameplate capacity of 3.3 gigawatts (GW) and directly employs approximately 1,000 people, produces First Solar’s Series 7 photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, which were developed at the company’s research and development centers in the US and optimized for the Indian market.

First Solar | January 11, 2024 | By News Bureau |  2122

First Solar to Sell up to USD 700 Million in IRA Tax Credits

Under the terms of the agreements Fiserv will pay a price of USD 0.96 per USD 1 of tax credits to First Solar during the first half of 2024, inclusive of fees and commissions paid by First Solar to the placement agent.

First Solar | December 28, 2023 | By News Bureau |  1631

SB Energy Secures USD 2.4B to Power US Communities with Domestic RE

The funding, comprising USD 800 million in tax equity and USD 1.65 billion in term and construction debt, is dedicated to supporting a 1.3 GW portfolio of four utility-scale solar projects.

First Solar | December 02, 2023 | By Abha Rustagi |  1873

INOX Air Products Signs 20-Year Agreement with First Solar to Supply Nitrogen in Tamil Nadu

INOXAP’s Cryogenic Nitrogen Generator will have a capacity of 2400 Nm3/hour, supplying Nitrogen and other industrial gases to First Solar’s facility for use in its manufacturing processes.

First Solar | September 14, 2023 | By News Bureau |  1971

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First Solar has created approximately 1000 high-skilled jobs at our India facility

Sujoy Ghosh, Vice President and Country Managing Director-India at First Solar

First Solar | February 20, 2024 | By News Bureau |  3478