First Solar publishes 2026 corporate responsibility report

FSLR•2026-07-30

Technology, recycling and India footprint details

Thin-film CdTe modules were positioned for higher real-world output; Series 7 energy payback time was under two months, with about 190x energy delivered over 30 years.

The recycling platform reported 2025 global average material recovery above 95%; 59,522 metric tons collected, with about 92% glass recovered.

India footprint was cited at about USD 700 million; 2.8 GW produced in 2025 projected to avoid about 3 million metric tons CO2e annually.

Corporate responsibility report highlights manufacturing and supply chain strategy

First Solar issued its Corporate Responsibility Report 2026, framing domestic manufacturing and supply-chain independence as strategic to energy security.

U.S. nameplate module capacity reached about 13 GW in 2025; projected to exceed 17 GW by 2027 as a South Carolina finishing facility starts 2H 2026.

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First Solar publishes 2026 corporate responsibility report

Technology, recycling and India footprint details

Corporate responsibility report highlights manufacturing and supply chain strategy

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