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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Sep 23, 2025

First Solar, Inc. Cuts 500 Jobs Due to Regulatory Changes

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~7.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Sep 23, 2025
500 OF 6,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: North Carolina, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

First Solar, Inc. has announced the layoff of 500 employees in response to recent regulatory shifts affecting the solar industry in North Carolina. The decision comes as the company navigates changes in regulations that have impacted its operations and workforce needs. This significant reduction in staff highlights the challenges faced by solar companies in adapting to evolving policies. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the industry, but First Solar's specific actions reflect its unique circumstances and operational adjustments.

First Solar, Inc. cut 500 jobs in NC as of September 23, 2025.

That is roughly 7.5% of the 6,700 people First Solar, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at First Solar, Inc. since July 2025, with 7 additional events known from news reporting.

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First Solar, Inc.FSLR
Information Technology · 6,700 employees
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