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First Solar Breaks Ground On Expansion Of It's Facilities In Ohio
Tempe AZ (SPX) Oct 07, 2008 First Solar has announced that the Company has held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Perrysburg, Ohio facility. Upon completion, the expansion will increase the annual capacity at the Perrysburg facility to approximately 192 megawatts, based on run rates for the second quarter of 2008. The new investment will add at least 134 new jobs to the Company's current workforce of 700 at its Perrysburg facility. The expansion, announced on Aug. 18, 2008, will add approximately 500,000 square feet of manufacturing, research and development and office space. The Company will also construct a separate facility to support increased development activities associated with its advanced thin film solar module manufacturing technology. First Solar President Bruce Sohn officiated over the groundbreaking celebration, which was attended by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, U.S. Senators George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown, as well as a number of guests representing state and local government. First Solar has collaborated with the State of Ohio and local leaders on a comprehensive incentive package for these two projects. The groundbreaking puts First Solar on track to complete plant construction by the first half of 2009, with full volume production expected by the second quarter of 2010. "First Solar is excited to move forward with this expansion. Our growing capacity allows us to continue reducing the cost of solar electricity to a level competitive with conventional sources," said Mr. Sohn. "The associates at our Ohio manufacturing plant are making a singular contribution to energy supply and a cleaner, healthier environment." "Advanced energy can not only power our homes, it can power our economy," Gov. Strickland said. "And this new First Solar investment is one more big piece of evidence that advanced energy has a home in Ohio." Related Links First Solar All About Solar Energy at SolarDaily.com
Clean-Energy Industry Can Boost Northwest Economy And Reduce Carbon
Portland OR (SPX) Oct 07, 2008A new study concludes that five emerging clean-tech industry sectors offer the Pacific Northwest one of the best opportunities for sustained economic vitality and job growth. It also charts the course for private and public investment and leadership to capitalize on the opportunity. |
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