First Solar CEO Rob Gillette still high on panel power

The CEO of Tempe-based First Solar Inc. told attendees at the Arizona Solar Leadership Conference last week that despite its dramatic ups and downs — from the bankruptcy of solar manufacturer Solyndra to his own company’s roller coaster stock prices — there is much to be bullish about in the industry.

“Despite what you read in the newspaper, the demise of the solar industry is not at hand,” he said.

Gillette spoke to about 150 people gathered to help provide direction for solar. The industry in Arizona has grown by leaps and bounds, but has not coalesced behind a formal strategy to create jobs…

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