First Solar expects to create nearly 40,000 jobs, contribute $7.8 billion to U.S. GDP

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-27T10:08:30+00:00

First Solar Inc. anticipates generating nearly 40,000 jobs and adding $7.8 billion to the U.S. GDP by 2027, supported by its expansion to 18 gigawatts of solar module production across six facilities.

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2026-02-27 10:08:30

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First Solar Inc. projects it will create nearly 40,000 jobs and contribute $7.8 billion annually to the U.S. GDP. This projection is based on an economic impact study analyzing the company’s U.S. spending in 2025 and 2027. By 2027, First Solar expects to operate approximately 18 gigawatts of annual solar module production capacity across six manufacturing facilities in several U.S. states.

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