XML 69 R58.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.24.3

10. Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Solar Module Collection and Recycling Liability - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued solar module collection and recycling liability	$ 139,035	$ 135,123

X

- Definition

Solar Module Collection And Recycling Liability

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	fslr_SolarModuleCollectionAndRecyclingLiability
Namespace Prefix:	fslr_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

X

- References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureAbstract
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration