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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
First Solar, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be Held on May 25, 2011
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual stockholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!
This communication is not a form for voting and presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials, which contain important information and are available to you on the Internet or by mail. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report to stockholders are available at:
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Stockholder Meeting Notice & Admission Ticket
   
 
First Solar, Inc.’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on May 25, 2011 at the Desert Willow Conference Center,4340 East Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85040 at 9:00 a.m. Local Time.
Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed, FOR Proposals 2 and 4, every 3 YEARS for Proposal 3, and AGAINST Proposal 5.
  1.   Election of Directors:   01 - Michael J. Ahearn   02 - Robert J. Gillette   03 - Craig Kennedy
          04 - James F. Nolan   05 - William J. Post   06 - J. Thomas Presby
          07 - Paul H. Stebbins   08 - Michael Sweeney   09 - José H. Villarreal
 
 
  2.   Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.
 
 
  3.   Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of holding the advisory vote on executive compensation.
 
 
  4.   Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
 
 
  5.   Stockholder proposal regarding Arizona immigration reform.
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on . May 25, 2011 FIRST SOLAR, INC. BROKER LOGO HERE Return Address Line 1 Return Address Line 2 Return Address Line 3 51 MERCEDES WAY EDGEWOOD NY 11717 Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: April 07, 2011 Date: May 25, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM LST Location: Desert Willow Conference Ctr. 4340 East Cotton Center Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona 85040 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. B A R C O D E Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence #

 


 

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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 11, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form. Internal Use Only

 


 

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Voting items The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 Michael J. Ahearn 02 Robert J. Gillette 03 Craig Kennedy 04 James F. Nolan 05 William J. Post 06 J. Thomas Presby 07 Paul H. Stebbins 08 Michael Sweeney 09 Jose H. Villarreal The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 2 Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The Board of Directors recommends you vote 3 YEARS on the following proposal: 3 Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of holding the advisory vote on executive compensation. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 4 Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal(s): 5 Stockholder proposal regarding Arizona immigration reform. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. 0000 0000 0000 B A R C O D E Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence #

 


 

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