First Solar, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ

UEI
HGE9CU84UK27
CAGE
03QL5
Primary NAICS
334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
  • Manufacturer of Goods
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
4300 E Camelback Rd #220, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA
Website
firstsolar.com
Founded
1999
Employees
5K-10K
Estimated annual revenue
$1B-$10B
Industry
  1. Utilities
  2. Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
  3. Renewable Electricity
  4. Renewable Energy
SIC code
49 Electric, Gas, & Sanitary Services
Profiles

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Contract awards

Award Agency Obligated Awarded
Definitive Contract A8453199509DN6893695C0396 Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) $149,000

Grant awards

Award Agency Obligated Awarded
The principal project goal is the demonstration of a high-performing 4-terminal FAPBI3-perovskite/CI(G)S tandem… DEEE0011420 Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy $6,696,442
Efficiency and energy improvement of cdte-based tandem solar modules provide a clear and concise (HIGH-LEVEL) statement… DEEE0010479 Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy $16,654,754
High -throughput and… DEEE0009528 Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy $6,826,270

Grant subawards

Prime recipient Prime award Amount Awarded
Colorado State University First Solar will supply the substrates of Cu and As doped to the project partners (CSU and UT) and support the analytical analysis including PL, TRPL, SEM,… DEEE0008974 -$65,344
Colorado State University First Solar will supply the substrates of Cu and As doped to the project partners (CSU and UT) and support the analytical analysis including PL, TRPL, SEM,… DEEE0008974 $261,378
Colorado State University First Solar will supply the substrates of Cu and As doped to the project partners (CSU and UT) and support the analytical analysis including PL, TRPL, SEM,… DEEE0008974 $130,686
University Of Toledo We will take a step-by-step approach to effectively achieve the proposed project objectives/goals. In year 1, we will focus on evaluating the intrinsic… DEEE0008970 $164,674

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About the company

Written by GovTribe AI ·

First Solar, Inc. is a corporate for-profit organization headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializing in solar technology research and development. Registered in SAM.gov since 2001, the company is a manufacturer of photovoltaic goods with a focus on advanced solar module technologies. As a key player in renewable energy innovation, First Solar has established itself as a significant contributor to emerging solar technologies, particularly in thin-film photovoltaic research and development.

First Solar has consistently secured federal grant awards from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), focused on advancing solar module efficiency and manufacturing processes. Their recent federal grant awards demonstrate a concentrated effort to develop high-performance solar technologies, including a $5,197,154 cooperative agreement to demonstrate a 4-terminal perovskite/CIGS tandem solar module with over 27% efficiency. Other grants have addressed specific technological challenges such as developing high-throughput manufacturing processes for perovskite modules and improving solar cell efficiency through advanced substrate and passivation techniques. The company collaborates with academic partners like Colorado State University and University of Texas, engaging in complex research involving substrate development, analytical analysis, and performance optimization of solar technologies. Their grant work encompasses detailed scientific objectives, including improving voltage characteristics, minimizing performance penalties, and scaling module technologies to enhance overall photovoltaic system efficiency.

Quick answers

Is First Solar, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. First Solar, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 16, 2027.

What is First Solar, Inc.'s CAGE code?

First Solar, Inc.'s CAGE code is 03QL5, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is HGE9CU84UK27.

What is First Solar, Inc.'s most recent federal award?

First Solar, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is The principal project goal is the demonstration of a high-performing 4-terminal FAPBI3-perovskite/CI(G)S tandem… (DEEE0011420), from Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, on February 1, 2025.

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