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As the world continues to demand clean and efficient energy solutions, First Solar has expanded its manufacturing capabilities to meet those needs. First Solar has the Western Hemisphere's largest solar manufacturing footprint, with five operational factories in Ohio, Alabama, and Louisiana. The company expects to have a global annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 25 GW by 2026, with a manufacturing footprint that spans the US, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
At First Solar Vietnam, we commit to producing the industry’s best thin film PV modules while maintaining a safe and secure environment for our associates. Our innovative manufacturing process transforms a sheet of glass into a complete solar panel in less than 3.5 hours, and utilizes 98 percent fewer semiconductor materials than conventional crystalline silicon production. As a result, First Solar is the largest manufacturer of thin film solar modules in the world, and continues to drive innovation in cost leadership, scale and efficiency.