First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United State, Japan, France, Canada, India, Australia, and internationally.

The company designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity.

It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners.

The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006.

First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.