First Solar and the Risks Involved

With such high levels of technological advancements and degrees of government involvement, the solar-power industry is fraught with risks. First Solar (NAS: FSLR) is one player that's been around long enough to see several of its high-profile contenders fall by the wayside -- last year's high-profile bankruptcy of Solyndra last year being just one example.

In the following video, our Foolish analysts take a closer look at First Solar, a company that develops, builds, and sells solar modules in the United States and abroad. Its thin-film semiconductor technology has allowed it to gain a $2 billion market capitalization in a relatively new industry, but as with any company in this sector, there are risks to be aware of.

The risks they discuss are by no means an extensive list, but they're definitely a starting point for investors looking at First Solar or competitors such as SunPower (NAS: SPWR) and Trina Solar (NYS: TSL) . To find out our recommendation on how to play First Solar along with continuing updates and guidance on the company whenever news breaks, we've created a brand-new report that details every must-know side of this stock. To get started, just click here now.

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