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FIRST SOLAR , INC . ( FSLR )
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FIRST SOLAR , INC . ( FSLR )

Open price : $ 46
A globally-recognized leader in PV solar systems , First Solar ’ s main focus is to provide financially-beneficial and environmentally-sound alternative solutions to electricity generation . The company ’ s integrated power plants utilize advanced technology to maintain at the forefront of the industry . Total return since May 2015 has been 22 percent and the stock ’ s growth doesn ’ t appear to be slowing down anytime soon .
In the company ’ s second quarter financial results , CEO Jim Hughes said : “ We achieved significant financial and technological milestones this past quarter with the IPO of 8point3 Energy Partners and a new record module conversion efficiency of 18.6 percent . “ In combination with year-to-date bookings of 1.4GW and full year earnings guidance of over three dollars per share , we continue to execute across all elements of our business .”
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