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First Solar, Inc.

0R06EnergyPhoenix, United States

First Solar, Inc. delivers photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions across numerous global markets, including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company's core business involves the development, production, and distribution of cadmium telluride solar modules, engineered to transform sunlight into electrical power. It caters to a broad spectrum of clients, such as system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power generators, commercial and industrial enterprises, and other entities owning solar systems. Founded in 1999, the organization was originally known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and adopted its current name, First Solar, Inc., in 2006. Its principal corporate office is situated in Tempe, Arizona.

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First Solar, Inc. at a glance

First Solar, Inc. is an energy company headquartered in Phoenix, United States, founded in 1999. It is publicly listed (0R06) with a market capitalisation of $22.9B. Xcout tracks 26 named people at First Solar, Inc., including Mark R. Widmar (Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 3 job postings from First Solar, Inc. in the last 90 days.

Industry
Energy
Headquarters
Phoenix, United States
Market cap
$22.9B
Employees
7,900
Ticker
0R06
Founded
1999
Founder
Harold McMaster
Job postings recorded (90 days)
3

First Solar, Inc. leadership

  • Mark R. WidmarChief Executive Officer & Director
  • Mark WidmarChief Executive Officer
  • Alexander R. BradleyChief Financial Officer
  • Markus GloecklerChief Technology Officer
  • Patrick BuehlerChief Product Officer
  • Georges J. AntounChief Commercial Officer

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Hiring at First Solar, Inc.

Xcout recorded 3 job postings from First Solar, Inc. in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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First Solar, Inc. competitors

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NextEra EnergyNEE · EnergyJuno Beach, United States
65% matchPublic

NextEra Energy, Inc., operating through its diverse subsidiaries, is a prominent electric power provider in North America. The company's operations encompass the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to both individual consumers and large-scale wholesale clients. Its energy portfolio is broad, featuring power generation from wind, solar, nuclear, coal, and natural gas facilities. Beyond direct power supply, NextEra Energy is actively involved in developing, constructing, and managing long-term contracted clean energy infrastructure, including renewable energy generation sites, battery storage solutions, and electric transmission networks. The firm also participates in the sale of energy commodities and oversees the development, construction, and operation of generation assets within competitive wholesale energy markets. As of December 31, 2021, NextEra Energy boasted a net generating capacity of approximately 28,564 megawatts. Its extensive infrastructure included about 77,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines and 696 substations. Within Florida, the company delivers electricity to roughly 11 million individuals, serving approximately 5.7 million customer accounts across the state's eastern and lower western coastal regions. Founded in 1925, the company adopted its current name, NextEra Energy, Inc., in 2010, having previously operated as FPL Group, Inc. Its corporate headquarters are located in Juno Beach, Florida.

Market cap$185.2B
Employees16,800
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More on First Solar, Inc. in Xcout Intel

  • 26 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
  • Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
  • 3 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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