Competitive Strategic Analysis of First Solar, Inc.

Abstract

First Solar is American photovoltaic manufacture the company which sells solar modules with an advance in thin film (cadmium telluride photovoltaic) semiconductor technology. And designs solar power systems. They are lowcost leader in the Photovoltaic Industry, and the company developed the first comprehensive, pre-funded module collection with the recycling program in the PV industry, and attained the smallest. In carbon footprint and with a fastest energy payback time of any PV technology on the market, when measured on a life-cycle basis. Hence, this paper would analyse First Solars current business, and its strategies, existing assets and their sustainability and how they could utilize their strengths to take advantage of the opportunities limit their current internal weaknesses while Guarding the company of the imminent threats. Further, conclude by proposing a few strategic recommendations that would help drive the company to success.