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First Solar

First Solar, Inc. engages in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and the distribution of photovoltaic solar power systems and solar modules. It operates through the Modules and Systems segments. The Modules segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The Systems segment offers development, construction, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic solar power systems. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

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First Solar reports record bookings and plans for manufacturing expansion

First Solar's Q4 2022 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, record bookings, and manufacturing expansion plans.
The company faces challenges in maintaining margins and managing costs but remains well-positioned for growth in the renewable energy sector.
Opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion exist through capacity additions, multiyear agreements, and strategic decision-making.
Overall, First Solar's performance, strengths, and opportunities indicate a positive outlook for future growth and market leadership.

First Solar excels in Q1 2023, eyes Indian market growth

First Solar's Q1 performance reflects strong bookings, financial results, and strategic advancements in technology and market positioning.
While facing challenges in policy clarity and contract structures, the company leverages opportunities in India's growing market and sustainable practices.
Strategic partnerships, supply chain diversification, and market adaptability position First Solar for future growth and revenue generation.
Maintaining a focus on long-term relationships and responsible solar practices, First Solar navigates market dynamics and demand drivers effectively.

First Solar reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes tech advancements

First Solar's Q2 performance reflects strong financials and strategic moves to enhance technology and market positioning.
While facing challenges in facility timelines and customer adjustments, the company's compliance focus and strategic acquisitions drive growth.
Opportunities lie in technological advancements, potential market expansion, and upcoming discussions to boost investor sentiment.
Overall, First Solar remains well-positioned in the renewable energy sector with a solid financial outlook for 2023.

First Solar excels in Q3, poised for growth amid challenges

First Solar's Q3 performance reflects strong demand, operational excellence, and strategic advancements in manufacturing and technology.
While facing challenges in meeting regulatory requirements and navigating industry dynamics, the company is well-positioned for growth.
With a focus on customer certainty, efficient operations, and market expansion, First Solar is poised to capitalize on opportunities and drive future success.

First Solar posts record earnings, navigates Chinese competition challenges

First Solar's Q4 2023 performance showcased robust financial results, technological advancements, and strategic investments.
While facing challenges from market dynamics and Chinese competition, the company maintains a strong financial position and growth outlook.
With a focus on cost efficiency, capacity expansion, and policy advocacy, First Solar is poised for continued success in the solar energy sector.

First Solar reports robust Q1 performance and strategic growth focus

First Solar's Q1 2024 performance reflects strong financial results, strategic focus on technology and selective bookings, and proactive stance on policy. The company faces challenges in managing changing customer sentiment and market impacts but has opportunities in technology innovation and capacity expansion.

First Solar reports robust Q2 earnings amidst industry challenges

First Solar delivered a strong performance in Q2 2024, showcasing financial strength, technological innovation, and strategic resilience.
While facing challenges from external uncertainties and operational issues, the company remains focused on growth and maintaining guidance.
Opportunities for expansion and market leadership exist through leveraging the backlog, advancing technology, and addressing challenges proactively.
Overall, First Solar's Q2 performance reflects a balance of strengths, challenges, and opportunities in navigating the dynamic solar energy landscape.

First Solar posts robust Q3 results, navigates IP challenges

First Solar's Q3 earnings call highlighted strong financials, operational achievements, and strategic initiatives. The company faces IP challenges but maintains a focus on sustainability and technology leadership.

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First Solar, Inc. is a solar technology company, which engages in the provision of solar modules. It is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium tellurid (CdTe) solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Enphase Energy

ReneSola

In 2022, 21.5GW of new utility-scale electricity is projected to be generated from solar energy. To capitalize on this profitable trend, you may want to keep an eye on ENPH, SOL, FSLR

Solar to Comprise 50% of 2022 U.S. Electricity Generation

TEMPE, Ariz. and BOSTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Swift Current Energy, a Boston-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale clean energy assets has placed an order for 1.2 gigawatts (GW)DC of First Solar's advanced, ultra-low carbon thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. The modules will be delivered in 2023 and 2024.

Swift Current Energy Selects First Solar's Thin Film PV Technology for 1.2GW Order

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FSLR #classaction--First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Made Misrepresentations Regarding its Series 6 Solar Module

Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors that First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Being Sued for Misleading Shareholders

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”). First Solar investors have until March 8, 2022 to file a lead plaintiff motion. Investors suffering losses on their First Solar investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of H

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Investors

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc.  ("First Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FSLR) and certain of its officers, on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020 (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/fslr.

FSLR Shareholder Alert: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies First Solar, Inc. Investors of Class Action and Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 8, 2022

Brookfield Renewable Partners

NextEra Energy

Charles Schwab

S&P Global

UBS Group AG

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. If you suffered a loss on your First Solar investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securi

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Behalf of Investors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FSLR--Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Invest

FIRST SOLAR ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against First Solar, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FSLR #investors--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Behalf of Investors

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Behalf of Investors

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. On January 15, 2020, Barclays reported that First Solar had “seemingly been, in large part, priced-out of the U.S. downstream solar market” and that the Company had concealed its rapidly declining market share through misleading financial repo

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Behalf of Investors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, prominent investor rights law firm Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP (“BLB&G”) filed a class action lawsuit for violations of the federal securities laws in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) and certain of its senior executives (collectively, “Defendants”) on behalf of investors in First Solar common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, inclusive (the

Shareholder Alert: Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against First Solar, Inc.

Sunnova Energy International Inc

SunPower

Last years' decline in many alternative energy stocks make these 3 solar stocks worth a closer look for buy-and-hold investors. The post 3 Solar Stocks Set to Shine Brightest in 2022 appeared first on InvestorPlace.

3 Solar Stocks Set to Shine Brightest in 2022

Sunrun

We think that Sunrun Inc. currently is a better solar technology bet compared to First Solar Inc.. First Solar stock trades at 3.6x trailing revenues, lower than that of Sunrun, whose P/S multiple stands at almost 5x.

Think First Solar Stock Is Your Best Bet In Solar Technology?

Canadian Solar

First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

Invesco Solar ETF

SolarEdge Technologies

TPI Composites

Last year was a tough one for clean energy stocks as supply chain issues mixed with overvaluation concerns and policy uncertainty caused broad selloffs. The iShares S&P Global Clean Energy Index Fund ( ICLN , Financial) ETF lost 25% in 2021, while the Invesco Solar ETF ( TAN , Financial) was down 26% and the First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF ( FAN , Financial) booked a 13% decline.

Clean Energy Stocks to Watch in 2022

First Solar provides value and growth in the clean energy market.

EV Stocks Too Pricey? 3 Cheaper Clean Energy Ideas for 2022

Raymond James analyst Pavel Molchanov upgraded First Solar Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) from Underperform to Market Perform without a price target. Following a rash of negative headlines and the resulting pressure on the stock, the risk/reward has become more balanced.

First Solar Gains Steam As Raymond James Upgrades To Market Perform

First Solar has been around long enough that it doesn't garner a lot of headlines anymore, but it looks like a solid buy now.

My Top Energy Stock to Buy in January

Albemarle

Bloom Energy

Our theme on Renewable Energy Stocks – which includes U.S.-based solar panel manufacturers, lithium miners, and hydrogen fuel cell producers – had a relatively tough 2021, declining by about 5% over the year, compared to the S&P 500 which gained almost 27%.

Renewable Energy Stocks Had A Mixed 2021. Will 2022 Be Better?

Air Products and Chemicals

Cummins

FuelCell Energy

Our theme of Hydrogen Economy Stocks, which includes the stocks of U.S. listed companies that sell hydrogen fuel cells, related renewable energy equipment, and supply hydrogen gas, had a tough 2021, declining by over 20% through the year, considerably underperforming the S&P 500 which was up by a.

Why Hydrogen Stocks Had A Tough 2021

First Solar is expanding production into India, building a new manufacturing facility by late 2023. The company stands out as the primary challenger globally to Chinese dominance in the solar panel industry.

First Solar's Push Into India Could Be A Game Changer

Not all alternative energy values are stretched. Here are three great picks for investors.

Think Lucid and Rivian Are Overvalued? Buy These Alternative Energy Growth Stocks Instead

Ameresco

Chesapeake Energy

Evergy Inc

Renewable energy sources generated a record 834 billion kWh of electricity in 2020, thereby surpassing both nuclear and coal for the first time on record. You may keep an eye on ENPH, FSLR, EVRG, CHK & AMRC

5 Clean-Energy Stocks to Watch Amid US Renewables Revolution

SunRun, SunPower, First Solar, and SolarEdge all sank as the proposed bill would have included $550 billion dedicated to climate-related efforts.

Solar stocks sink as Manchin kills spending bill poised to boost renewable energy sector

The third quarter of 2021 turns out to be the biggest on record in terms of U.S. solar installations, which touched 5.4 GWdc. One may keep an eye on solar stocks like FSLR, SOL and ENPH.

US Solar Market Sees Record Q3 Installations: 3 Stocks to Gain

National Grid

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, National Grid Renewables announced the start of commercial operation for its Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf), located in Coles County, Illinois. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) located project boasts 200 megawatts (MW) of clean solar power and is contracted through a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Cargill.

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