First Solar highlights domestic manufacturing footprint in 2026 report
First Solar published its 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting a domestic manufacturing strategy tied to jobs, GDP, and supply-chain security.
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette study estimates 2025 support for nearly 30,000 US jobs, USD 3 billion labor income, and USD 5.8 billion GDP.
The study projects more than 39,000 jobs and USD 4 billion labor income by 2027 as US nameplate capacity scales to about 17 GW.
Reported 2025 average PV recycling material recovery rate was above 95%, citing retention of tellurium, glass, steel, and aluminum in domestic supply chains.
Expected cumulative investment is above USD 5 billion in US manufacturing and R&D infrastructure since 2019 by end-2026.
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