First Solar Hires Tim Rebhorn as Senior Vice President, Project Development

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TEMPE, Ariz.--(Business Wire)--
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced the appointment of Tim Rebhorn
as Senior Vice President, Project Development. He reports to First Solar CEO Jim
Hughes and will be responsible for the company`s global project development
strategy and execution.

"Tim will play a crucial role in implementing First Solar`s strategy to provide
fully integrated photovoltaic power solutions in sustainable markets around the
world," said Jim Hughes. "He brings proven strengths in business development,
mergers and acquisitions, integration, value creation and strategy
implementation."

Rebhorn has more than 30 years of experience in the power generation business as
a senior executive in the gas, electricity, generation and distribution industry
segments. Most recently, he was CEO of Quail Nuclear Specialty Services, an
industrial construction company primarily supporting the nuclear power industry.
Previously, he was Managing Director of Resolutions Management, where he
provided strategic support for clients in energy, steel, fuel cell, engineering
and construction, petroleum and manufacturing industries. Earlier executive
positions include Merrill International and Stewart & Stevenson. He began his
career in the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
and as a NATO Staff Planning Officer.

Rebhorn is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and earned an MBA from Texas A&M
University.

About First Solar, Inc.

First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV)
solar systems which use its advanced thin-film modules. The company`s integrated
power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to
fossil-fuel electricity generation today. From raw material sourcing through
end-of-life module collection and recycling, First Solar`s renewable energy
systems protect and enhance the environment. For more information about First
Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com.

For First Solar Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of
future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the
company's business involving the company's products, their development and
distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company's key strategic
relationships and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update
any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect
to the announcements described herein.

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