First Solar (FSLR 2.54%) is still one of the only profitable companies in solar, but it has begun to fall behind competitors who make more efficient modules. What does the future look like for First Solar? Here to answer that question is Motley Fool contributor, Travis Hoium.
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Why First Solar Is Struggling as Solar Grows
First Solar is being left behind by a growing solar market -- here's why.
About the Author
Travis Hoium is a contributing Motley Fool Stock Market Analyst covering solar energy, technology, and growth stocks. Prior to The Motley Fool, Travis was a mechanical engineer at 3M and founded a virtual reality company. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Minnesota and a M.B.A. from The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. When he’s not thinking about stocks, he spends time with his wife and three kids, and periodically competes in half-Ironman races.
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