The leading US solar manufacturer says the decrease in sales was due to a shift from turnkey system sales to module sales.
Net income for the first quarter this year was $172.3 million, up from $141.6 million from the fourth quarter of 2009 because of increased module prices and the absence of certain expenses, according to First Solar.
When compared to the first quarter last year, 2010 net sales were up to $568.0
