UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

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)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02.		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     On October 30, 2008, Kenneth M. Schultz announced his intention to resign from First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or “the Company”) to pursue other interests. Mr. Schultz joined First Solar in November 2002 to lead the Company’s sales and marketing efforts, and since May 2008, he has been its Executive Vice President, Advanced Development. His resignation will be effective October 31, 2008.

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.
Date: October 31, 2008		By: Name:		/s/ Mary Elizabeth Gustafsson   Mary Elizabeth Gustafsson
		Title:		Vice President, General Counsel