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First Solar's $2 Billion Problem

First Solar's earnings are dominated by subsidies, which make the company vulnerable.

By Travis Hoium Mar 2, 2026 at 3:18PM EST

Key Points

  • First Solar continues to churn out profits, but are they sustainable.
  • Nearly all of the company's profit comes from subsidies, which may not be durable for investors.

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