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AQT, CIGS Solar Hopeful, Selling Its Assets

AQT, CIGS Solar Hopeful, Selling Its Assets

Eric Wesoff: August 21, 2012

Hype and hope won’t pay the bills in today’s solar industry.

MiaSolé, CIGS Solar Hopeful, “Reorganizes” Manufacturing and Operations

MiaSolé, CIGS Solar Hopeful, “Reorganizes” Manufacturing and Operations

Eric Wesoff: August 7, 2012

MiaSolé boasts the highest mass-produced module efficiency of any thin film firm. Unfortunately, that doesn’t pay the rent.

HelioVolt Re-Emerges With Improved Efficiency CIGS Solar Panels

HelioVolt Re-Emerges With Improved Efficiency CIGS Solar Panels

Eric Wesoff: June 6, 2012

First news from CIGS thin-film PV company after closing a deal with a Korean powerhouse strategic partner

Is Mixing Wind and Solar Catching On?

Is Mixing Wind and Solar Catching On?

Herman K. Trabish: June 5, 2012

Three things made Element Power want to add solar to Macho Springs Wind.

Is the Window Closing for Thin-Film PV?

Is the Window Closing for Thin-Film PV?

Staff: May 7, 2012

GTM Research releases report on global thin-film module markets, analyzing the future prospects of this embattled solar technology.

Slide Show: Is Thin-Film Solar Dead?

Slide Show: Is Thin-Film Solar Dead?

Eric Wesoff, MJ Shiao: April 27, 2012

Well, not dead, but in dire need of a transfusion, as per the GTM Research thin film report. Plus, a few words on First Solar.

A Look Inside the Solar Industry at Schiller Automation

A Look Inside the Solar Industry at Schiller Automation

Herman K. Trabish: January 30, 2012

Schiller makes fabs that make panels—and may know who will survive the current solar turmoil.

Correction: Layoffs at CIGS Solar Hopeful MiaSolé

Correction: Layoffs at CIGS Solar Hopeful MiaSolé

Eric Wesoff: January 21, 2012

New CEO has to lay off 10 percent of the firm, raise more funding, and try to sell the company.

MiaSolé‘s First Moves With New Solar CEO?

MiaSolé‘s First Moves With New Solar CEO?

Eric Wesoff: December 7, 2011

New MiaSolé CEO makes his first move a plea for a partner and an Ex-Im Bank loan.

MiaSolé‘s CEO Joseph Laia to Pursue Other Interests

MiaSolé‘s CEO Joseph Laia to Pursue Other Interests

Eric Wesoff: November 29, 2011

MiaSolé board appoints an ex-First Solar VP to replace the CEO.

Update: Solar Firm HelioVolt’s VC Round Totaled $85M

Update: Solar Firm HelioVolt’s VC Round Totaled $85M

Eric Wesoff: September 23, 2011

Some more details on the Korean powerhouse SK’s investment in HelioVolt

HelioVolt Gets $50M From Korean Giant SK Innovation

HelioVolt Gets $50M From Korean Giant SK Innovation

Eric Wesoff: September 19, 2011

CIGS thin-film PV company closes deal with a Korean powerhouse strategic partner.

Intel Inside, Joseph Laia Outside at CIGS PV Firm MiaSolé?

Intel Inside, Joseph Laia Outside at CIGS PV Firm MiaSolé?

Eric Wesoff: September 18, 2011

MiaSolé board appoints a big-time Intel executive to take a wider role at the company.

Breaking News: Solyndra Closes Its Doors, Sends Home 900+ Employees

Breaking News: Solyndra Closes Its Doors, Sends Home 900+ Employees

Eric Wesoff: August 31, 2011

A sad tale of VCs, DOE and Silicon Valley innovation

Thin Film Solar Startup Solexant and Its New CEO

Thin Film Solar Startup Solexant and Its New CEO

Eric Wesoff: August 23, 2011

Who will claim the title of “Second Solar?”