Company/Division name | First Solar |
Parent company | First Solar |
Type of work | Manufacturing |
Reshoring category: | Reshoring |
Total number of jobs (added or to be added): | 700 |
Year reshoring announced: | 2023 |
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented: | 2026 |
Capital investment ($): | 1100 |
City reshored to: | Iberia Parish |
State(s) reshored to: | LA |
If relevant, work nearshored to: | - |
Industry(ies): | Computer & Electronic Products |
Product(s) reshored | Series 7 Solar Panels |
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive? | Eco-system synergies, Image/brand, Infrastructure, Manufacturing/engineering joint innovation (R&D), Proximity to customers/market, Skilled workforce availability/training, LED FastStart and employment dependent grants |
Government Incentive dollar amount: | $30mil |