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Bookmark or Share- Solyndra - WikipediaSolyndra was a manufacturer of cylindrical panels of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin film solar cells based in Fremont, California. Heavily promoted as a leader in the sustainable energy sector for its unusual technology, Solyndra was not able to compete with conventional solar panel manufacturers of crystalline silicon . [1]
- How Solyndra's Failure Promises a Brighter Future for Solar ...Solyndra turned out to be an answer to a problem that no longer exists: expensive silicon solar panels. That means Solyndra's bankruptcy is actually good news, like Gronet promised—...
- Why we should be funding more Solyndras | MIT Technology ReviewIn short, it screams of industrial policy. Estimates as to how much investment is actually needed to build the carbon neutral economy range from 2 to 5% of GDP per year; that’s about $400 ...
- Solyndra: Its technology and why it failed - EDNSolyndra was a darling of clean tech but filed for bankruptcy. Department of Energy loan guarantees of $535M sparked an investigation. No wrongdoing has yet been uncovered despite a huge waste of government money. Lower production costs in China have been singled out as the critical factor in Solyndra's demise.
- Technology / Products - SolyndraMore than 1000 Solyndra systems are installed around the world, representing nearly 100 Megawatts. Minimal Orientation Impact. The cylindrical design allows panels to be placed in virtually any orientation with minimal impact on energy generation. This allows Solyndra panels to follow building contours and high system density on the rooftop.
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