☀️ Energy · New Iberia, Louisiana
First Solar: Louisiana solar panel plant
💰 $1.1 billion👷 800 jobs (more than)🏗️ Operating since November 2025Thin-film solar panels, 3.5 gigawatts a year at full output.
How to get on the sub list
Built by Rudolph Libbe. Register with them as a subcontractor. First Solar supplier form →
Source: First Solar (Business Wire), Nov 2025 · checked Oct 25, 2026
How to get on the First Solar New Iberia sub list
- Contact Rudolph Libbe. On a build this size the general contractor hires the subs. Register on their subcontractor or supplier portal.
- Register as a supplier: First Solar supplier form.
- Get prequalified. Have your insurance, safety record (EMR), licenses and references ready.
- Call the local economic development office. Louisiana and its counties often run supplier fairs and keep vendor lists for projects like this.
- Have a one-page capability statement. Build yours in Launchpad.
Work sites like this typically buy locally:
Site work, paving and concreteElectrical, HVAC and plumbingTrucking, hauling and equipment rentalSecurity guardsJanitorial and industrial cleaningLandscaping and snow removalFencing, signage and maintenanceCatering, staffing and office supply
Win government work in Louisiana while this one gets going
Cities, counties and state agencies in Louisiana post new bids every week.
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Investment and job figures are the company's own announced numbers, from the linked source. Plans change; check the source for the latest. Contrax isn't affiliated with First Solar.