So, How's Solar Working Out For Investors?

Reuters couldn't have been more blunt:

First Solar Inc on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue well short of expectations and slashed its outlook for the year due to construction delays for a large project and a decision to sell two projects only after they are finished.

The company's shares slid 9 percent in extended trade.

More on this later, if I get caught up. I think there's a bigger story here.