Our Alabama-made solar panels have backbones of steel. And not just any steel. We use Alabama-made steel. Our ENTIRE steel supply chain in the Yellowhammer State is located within 25 miles of our Lawrence County manufacturing plant. We’re not just buying American; we’re

The glass in many of our solar panels starts as soda ash in a Wyoming mine. Along with tens of thousands of hardworking Americans who enable First Solar’s mission, Wyoming miners play a vital role in powering our nation to prosperity with American solar technology. We’re proud to

The journey from scrap metal to Alabama-made steel for First Solar modules starts with Mark Nave. As a buyer for SA Recycling "SA Recycling" in Decatur, Mark scours northern Alabama for metal that’s ready to be recycled. It’s the first step in the process that gives salvage

First Solar is working to enable American energy dominance, and our mission is supported by thousands of dedicated workers across our domestic supply chain. Our Alabama steel supply chain is located entirely within a 25-mile radius of our Decatur factory. That includes SA

American power generation technology, manufactured with American materials, in American factories, by American workers. We’re creating value at every step of the way, supporting jobs and economic growth, and bringing prosperity roaring into communities across the nation. THIS is

When we opened our manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama, the economic benefits didn’t stop at the factory doors. The new facility spurred investment and job creation at numerous companies that support the Alabama factory. That includes @MonarchSteel in Decatur, a

At the NSG Group Solar Glass Float Furnace in Luckey, Ohio, built to serve First Solar’s Ohio manufacturing footprint, industrial furnaces transform billions of silica sand particles into high-tech glass for our solar panels. Built in 2020, the 500,000 square-foot facility

First Solar’s investments in America help spur other investments and jobs. A great example is OMCO Solar's new $10 million, 201,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, which fabricates the American steel backbones for our Alabama-made solar panels. Located

We’ve created and supported thousands of good-paying jobs nationwide, giving Americans the opportunity to invest in their futures without moving away from their communities. The economic impact of these jobs—and the paychecks they provide—spreads prosperity to the wider

From the heartland to the coasts, in industrial centers and rural communities, American factory workers—supported by American supply chain workers—keep the promise of American excellence alive. It’s why people around the world instantly recognize the quality, integrity, and

Our American supply chain ranges from large corporations to small, specialty companies such as Graber Box & Pallet in Grabill, Indiana. This Amish family-owned business manufactures the wood pallets that securely carry our solar panels to customers nationwide. They use American

Our American supply chain includes thousands of workers nationwide, including steelworkers, glassworkers, miners, truck drivers, railroad workers, and others. Investing in an American supply chain allows us to create opportunities for people to pursue good-paying jobs. "On

The glass in many of our solar panels starts as soda ash in a Wyoming mine. Along with tens of thousands of hardworking Americans who enable First Solar’s mission, Wyoming miners play a vital role in powering our nation to prosperity with American solar technology. We’re proud to

Our manufacturing agreement with Vitro Glass (Vitro Architectural Glass) enabled the company to reopen a closed production line at their factory in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It also gave the rural area a much-needed economic shot-in-the-arm by creating good-paying

Investing in an American supply chain doesn’t just create jobs, it creates opportunities. For Stinson Harrison, his job as a Slitter Operator for Monarch Steel in Decatur, Alabama, gave him the opportunity to purchase his first home. Monarch Steel is an important link in the

Investing in an American supply chain doesn’t just create jobs, it creates opportunities. For Stinson Harrison, his job as a Slitter Operator for @MonarchSteel in Decatur, Alabama, gave him the opportunity to purchase his first home. Monarch Steel is an important link in the

The future of America’s solar industry looks bright in Louisiana! The Louisiana Solar Energy Lab, located on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is becoming an important hub for solar energy research, education, and workforce development. It’s where tomorrow’s solar technicians and

A $1.1 billion investment (and a facility that’s 11 times the size of the New Orleans Superdome), First Solar’s Louisiana factory is expected to begin commercial operations later this year. Bringing more than 800 good-paying jobs and prosperity roaring into Iberia Parish, this

First Solar’s technology is forged in the blazing fires of American industry. 🔥 Our Series 7 modules are made with 100% American glass and steel formed in the industrial furnaces of Alabama, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Investing in American workers, American manufacturing,

American workers rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done. This is how American energy dominance is made. 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/3VmFM5z #AmericasSolarCompany #MadeInUSA