First Solar, Inc. to Announce 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2008, after market close on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call that same day to discuss these results at 1:30 p.m. MST (4:30 p.m. EDT). Investors may access a live web cast of this conference call on the Investors section of the Company´s website at www.firstsolar.com.

An audio replay of the conference call will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until Friday, August 1, 2008 at 8:59 p.m. MST (11:59 p.m. EDT) and can be accessed by dialing 888–266–2081 if you are calling from within the United States or 703–925–2533 if you are calling from outside the United States and entering access ID number 1255716. A replay of the web cast will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for 90 calendar days.

About First Solar, Inc.

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) manufactures solar modules with an advanced thin film semiconductor process and provides comprehensive system solutions that significantly reduce solar electricity costs. By enabling clean, renewable electricity at affordable prices, First Solar provides an economic alternative to peak conventional electricity and the related fossil fuel dependence, greenhouse gas emissions and peak time grid constraints. First Solar has set the benchmark for environmentally responsible product life cycle management by introducing the industry´s first comprehensive collection and recycling program for solar modules. From raw material sourcing through end–of–life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating cost–effective renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment. First Solar modules have the lowest life cycle environmental impact of current photovoltaic technologies. In addition, First Solar power plants generate electricity with no air emissions, no waste stream and no water use.

For First Solar Investors:

This press release contains forward–looking statements based on current information and expectations and are subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and do not constitute guarantees of future performance. The statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those statements, including the risks as described in the company´s most recent annual report on Form 10–K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any forward–looking information contained in this press release with respect to the announcements described herein.