First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
First Solar manufactures solar modules with an advanced semiconductor technology and provides comprehensive PV system solutions. By constantly decreasing manufacturing costs, First Solar is creating an affordable and environmentally responsible alternative to fossil-fuel generation.
First Solar modules are most effective when demand for traditional forms of energy is at its peak. First Solar set the benchmark for environmentally responsible product life cycle management by introducing a prefunded, comprehensive collection and recycling program for solar modules.
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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Dec 7, 2021 | Post-IPO Debt | $500M | 1 | U.S. International Development Finance Corp | — | Detail |
Apr 1, 2021 | Funding Round | — | — | — | — | Detail |
Mar 31, 2021 | Funding Round | — | — | — | — | Detail |
Feb 22, 2017 | Post-IPO Debt | $240M | 1 | Mizuho Corporate Bank | — | Detail |
Jun 18, 2013 | Post-IPO Equity | $427.70M | — | — | — | Detail |
Date
Company Name
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Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
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Jun 28, 2021
CubicPV
|
Series Unknown | $25M | Environmental Consulting | — |
Dec 8, 2015
Younicos
|
Series Unknown | $50M | Energy | Yes |
Oct 30, 2008
SolarCity
|
Series D | $29.90M | Construction | Yes |
Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round |
---|---|---|
U.S. International Development Finance Corp | Yes | Post-IPO Debt |
Mizuho Corporate Bank | Yes | Post-IPO Debt |
First Solar has had 2 exits. First Solar most notable exits include Younicos , SolarCity
Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
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Jul 3, 2017 | Younicos | M&A | Energy | Detail |
Dec 21, 2012 | SolarCity | M&A | Construction | Detail |
First Solar has acquired 4 organizations. Their most recent acquisition was OptiSolar R&D on Mar 3, 2009. They acquired OptiSolar R&D for 0.
Date
Company Name
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Industry | Acquisition Type | Price | |
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Mar 3, 2009
OptiSolar R&D
|
Manufacturing | — | — | Detail |
Apr 28, 2010
NextLight Renewable Power
|
Energy | — | — | Detail |
Jan 5, 2011
RayTracker
|
Hardware | — | — | Detail |
Aug 6, 2013
PrimeStar Solar
|
CleanTech | acquisition | — | Detail |