Solyndra Bankruptcy Reveals Dark Clouds in Solar Power Industry

Many of the problems that forced solar company Solyndra to shutter operations threaten other businesses in the sun-power industry, with more upheaval likely in the coming months, analysts say. The bankruptcy last month of Fremont, Calif.-based Solyndra comes as solar manufacturing undergoes a major transition. Prices of solar panels have plummeted, causing a supply glut […]

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Maui County plans to install 1,000 solar panels by the end of the year

MAUI—Maui County officials announced this week that it is ready to install the largest solar panel project in the county’s history. The Maui County Solar Rooftop project will install solar photovoltaic panels on five fire stations, four water supply facilities, four wastewater facilities, two police stations, two senior centers, at four park facilities and at […]

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