FOSTER CITY, Calif., and TEMPE, Ariz., March 5, 2009—A sleek, new solar system donated by SolarCity® and First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR) will be featured in an upcoming episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” the two companies announced today. The episode, filmed in Fresno, Calif., features Mary Ann Riojas and her family, and will air this Sunday night, March 8, at 8 p.m. PT/ 7 p.m. MT, and 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, on ABC stations nationwide.

In cooperation with De Young Properties of Fresno, First Solar donated 66 solar modules, and SolarCity donated the installation and labor, mounting system and other components, and its SolarGuard monitoring service to the project. Thirty-five of SolarCity’s Fresno-based employees joined hundreds of others to volunteer for the whirlwind, six-day building effort in January. The entire solar system and installation, valued at approximately $40,000, is expected to supply renewable electricity for 25 years or more. SolarCity estimates the solar system will offset more than half the Riojas family’s electricity use, and save them tens of thousands of dollars over its lifetime.

Mary Ann Riojas has spent much of her life helping others. Riojas works at the local housing authority, helping struggling families find housing in the community. She has also worked as a national ambassador for the Easter Seals program, inspiring many to overcome adversity.

Mary Anne was born with a disability that requires her to use a wheelchair. The “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” team designed and built a house for Mary Anne that accommodates her disability, includes room for her four children, and showcases some of the best money-saving, green building options available. In addition to the solar system, the house qualifies as GreenPoint Rated, meaning it is more than 35 percent more energy-efficient than California’s high standards. The house has a high-quality ventilation system, blown-in insulation, dual-paned windows, a tank-less water heater, and fixtures designed to save water. Viewers should check their local listings, and tune in to their local ABC station on Sunday night at 8 p.m. in California, and 7 p.m. in Arizona, for an up-close look at the extensive green features of the Riojas’ new home.

About Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its 6th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Anthony Dominici is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

About First Solar
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) manufactures solar modules with an advanced semiconductor technology and provides comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solutions that significantly reduce solar electricity costs. By enabling clean, renewable electricity at competitive prices, First Solar provides an economic and environmentally responsible alternative to existing peaking fossil-fuel electric generation. First Solar PV power plants operate with no water or air emissions, and no waste stream. First Solar set the benchmark for environmentally responsible product life cycle management by introducing the industry's first comprehensive collection and recycling program for solar modules. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating cost-effective renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com, or www.firstsolar.com/media to download photos.