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First Solar, Inc. to Lay Off 300 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.5%
300 OF 6,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Riverside, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

First Solar, Inc. is set to lay off approximately 300 employees due to the closure of its plant in Riverside, California. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at optimizing operations and addressing market challenges. The layoffs are part of a broader trend affecting the solar industry, but specific details regarding the timeline for these job cuts have not been disclosed. The company has indicated that the closure is necessary to align with its strategic goals and improve overall efficiency.

First Solar, Inc. cut 300 jobs.

That is roughly 4.5% of the 6,700 people First Solar, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at First Solar, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,150 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

First Solar, Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 300 employees. If you work there, what are you hearing internally? Which teams expect to be affected? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by First Solar, Inc..

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First Solar, Inc.FSLR
Technology · 6,700 employees
7
EVENTS TRACKED
1,673
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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