First Solar, Inc.(Nasdaq: FSLR) announced the appointment of Tim Rebhorn as Senior Vice President, Project Development. He reports to First Solar CEO Jim Hughes and will be responsible for the company's global project development strategy and execution.

"Tim will play a crucial role in implementing First Solar's strategy to provide fully integrated photovoltaic power solutions in sustainable markets around the world," said Jim Hughes. "He brings proven strengths in business development, mergers and acquisitions, integration, value creation and strategy implementation."

Rebhorn has more than 30 years of experience in the power generation business as a senior executive in the gas, electricity, generation and distribution industry segments. Most recently, he was CEO of Quail Nuclear Specialty Services, an industrial construction company primarily supporting the nuclear power industry. Previously, he was Managing Director of Resolutions Management, where he provided strategic support for clients in energy, steel, fuel cell, engineering and construction, petroleum and manufacturing industries. Earlier executive positions include Merrill International and Stewart & Stevenson. He began his career in the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and as a NATO Staff Planning Officer.

Rebhorn is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and earned an MBA from Texas A&M University.