First Solar signals beyond the news: 44+ signals from 6 sources
The latest First Solar signal on this page is from Sep 29, 2026 (Patents): "First Solar was granted a patent for narrower photovoltaic-device scribes." The busiest sources: Glassdoor (15+), X (Twitter) (13) and YouTube (6).
Public (FSLR)Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing10,000+ employeesfirstsolar.comLinkedIn
- Signals
- 44+
- Sources
- 6
- Last 90 days
- 30
- Latest
- Sep 29, 2026
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44+ signals for First Solar across 6 sources.
Patents · Patent grant
First Solar was granted a patent for narrower photovoltaic-device scribes.
In September 2026 First Solar patented laser-processing methods for producing tightly spaced scribe lines in photovoltaic panels during solar-cell manufacturing.
- Patent title
- Photovoltaic devices with narrow scribes and methods and systems for forming the same
- Grant date
- Sep 29, 2026
- Inventors
- Nikhil Bhandari, Charles Wickersham
Patents · Patent pace
First Solar, Inc.'s patent output is steady: 15 grants in the past year, 1 in the past 30 days.
Over the past year First Solar, Inc. received 15 US patent grants, concentrated in clean energy (indexing tag) and capacitors / ultracapacitors; the recent pace (3 in 90 days) is steady versus its trailing baseline.
- Grants, 12 months
- 15
- Grants, 90 days
- 3
- Grants, 30 days
- 1
- USPTO assignee
- First Solar, Inc.
X (Twitter)
First Solar's Mark Widmar discussed the company's success, competition, and use of AI and automation on a podcast.
Mark Widmar joined @oren_cass on the @AmerCompass podcast to talk about how First Solar became an American industrial success story against unfair competition from China, and how AI and automation are helping us unleash our workers' potential and stay ahead. An industrialization story worth hearing. @commonplc
- Account
- @FirstSolar
- Views
- 2,110
- Likes
- 8
- Reposts
- 3
X (Twitter)
First Solar modules power a new solar installation at Subiaco Abbey, developed by Entegrity Energy Partners.
Since 1878, Subiaco Abbey, Academy, and Retreat Center has been a cornerstone of education in the Arkansas River Valley. Now, a new solar installation - developed by Entegrity Energy Partners using American-made First Solar modules - is powering its next chapter. The system offsets ~95% of campus energy needs...
- Account
- @FirstSolar
- Views
- 990
- Likes
- 5
- Reposts
- 0
Glassdoor · Consistent leadership complaints
Employees cite poor management and lack of improvement despite opportunities
Multiple reviews indicate poor management with one describing it as the worst, and another mentioning a lack of self-improvement and appreciation for talent despite opportunities for career growth.
- Overall rating
- 3.7 of 5
- CEO approval
- 76%
- Reviews read
- 8
- Review window
- Aug 13, 2026 to Sep 8, 2026
Glassdoor · Poor work life balance
Manufacturing engineers report poor work life balance due to on call responsibilities
Multiple engineers describe a poor work life balance stemming from 24/7 on-call responsibilities, impacting their ability to disconnect and causing stress during critical periods.
- Overall rating
- 3.7 of 5
- CEO approval
- 76%
- Reviews read
- 8
- Review window
- Aug 13, 2026 to Sep 8, 2026
Website changes · Product update
First Solar replaced its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report with the 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report and added a dedicated report link to the homepage.
Added: “First Solar’s 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report” and “Read the Report”; removed: “First Solar’s 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report” and its 2025 report PDF.
- Page
- /
Website changes · Executive change
First Solar appointed Curt Morgan as an independent director in May 2026, indicating a strategic focus on expanding leadership in the energy sector.
Curt Morgan Independent Director - Director since 2026 Mr. Morgan was elected to the board of directors in May 2026. Mr. Morgan has over 42 years in the broader energy business with approximately 20 years as a CEO. He is currently Chairman and CEO of Alpha Generation since 2024, one of the largest privately owned...
- Page
- /About-Us/Leadership
YouTube
"🇳🇱 Netherlands: SolaRoad (Solar Bike Paths)
Video showcases SolaRoad, the world's first solar-powered bicycle path in the Netherlands.
- Channel
- Eternal Redeem
- Views
- 0
- Comments
- 0
- Tags
- Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Innovation
Web traffic · Sustained decline
firstsolar.com shows sustained decline with 3 consecutive months of decreases, down 29% overall to 52K.
- Monthly visits
- 51,969
- Month over month
- -16.9%
- 3-month change
- -28.7%
- Global rank
- 653,516
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"signal_types": ["reddit-company","podcast-company","glassdoor-company",
"product-reviews","linkedin-post-company","twitter-company-posts",
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"federal-contract-award","conference-speaker","hackernews",
"producthunt-launch","seo-traffic"],
"limit": 20
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Source. Reddit, podcasts, Glassdoor, product reviews, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, company websites, patents, federal contracts, conference talks, Hacker News, Product Hunt, web traffic and employee growth, from the Signal API.
Method. The latest 15 signals per source from the last 12 months. Posts that do not name the company, replies, repeats and unreadable rows are removed. Traffic and headcount keep their newest measure.
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