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Thin-Film Solar Startup Solexant Re-Emerges From Stealth

Thin-Film Solar Startup Solexant Re-Emerges From Stealth

Eric Wesoff: March 18, 2013

A restart with CIGS instead of CdTe for a vintage solar startup. Jim Woolsey joins the Board.
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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.
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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.

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Breaking News: Abound Solar Soon to Close Its Doors (Updated 10AM PT)

Breaking News: Abound Solar Soon to Close Its Doors (Updated 10AM PT)

Eric Wesoff: June 28, 2012

Update: DOE confirms that Abound will declare bankruptcy next week.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Solar Banking, Part 2: Five Key Considerations in Large-Scale Solar Financing

Solar Banking, Part 2: Five Key Considerations in Large-Scale Solar Financing

Herman K. Trabish: April 25, 2012

“There is a tremendous amount of capital that still is available. The question is, how do you get it?”
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Behind the Scenes at Struggling PV Module Maker Abound Solar

Behind the Scenes at Struggling PV Module Maker Abound Solar

Eric Wesoff: March 19, 2012

Can Abound draw down on DOE loans and VC funding to make its transition to higher-efficiency panels and more revenue?
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Abound Solar and the Curse of the DOE Loan Guarantee

Abound Solar and the Curse of the DOE Loan Guarantee

Eric Wesoff: February 29, 2012

DOE loan guarantees for greentech manufacturing have not helped Solyndra or Beacon Power. Abound has hit a setback or a reset. Fisker and SoloPower are also on the ‘potentially cursed’ list.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What Is Really Happening at Abound Solar? (Updated)

What Is Really Happening at Abound Solar? (Updated)

Eric Wesoff: November 29, 2011

The new CEO is optimistic about scaling up, reducing cost, and thin-film manufacturing in the U.S.—despite two high-profile executive defections.
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Breaking News: GE Thin Film Plant to Open in Colorado

Breaking News: GE Thin Film Plant to Open in Colorado

Eric Wesoff: October 13, 2011

Facility to produce 13 percent efficiency CdTe thin-film panels—better than First Solar

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