First Solar opens $1.1B thin-film solar facility in Alabama, adding 3.5 GW capacity and 800 jobs.

First Solar has opened a $1.1 billion thin-film solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama, adding 3.5 GW of capacity and creating over 800 jobs. This expansion is part of First Solar's plan to increase its U.S. manufacturing capacity to 14 GW by 2026, supporting approximately 30,060 jobs and generating $2.8 billion in annual labor income. The company emphasizes local sourcing and is the largest U.S.-based solar manufacturer not operating in China.

September 26, 2024
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