FIRST SOLAR, INC. — Earnings Release 2009

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 26, 2009

FIRST SOLAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-33156 (Commission File Number) 20-4623678 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

350 West Washington Street

Suite 600

Tempe, Arizona 85281

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 414-9300

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EFPlaceholder Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Signature

EX-99.1: Press Release

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 18, 2010, First Solar is issuing a press release and holding a conference call regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 26, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information in this Form 8-K and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

EFPlaceholder

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of First Solar dated February 18, 2010.

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

| FIRST SOLAR,
INC. — By: | Mary
Beth Gustafsson |
| --- | --- |
| Name: | Mary
Beth Gustafsson |
| Title: | Executive
Vice President, General Counsel |