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2011-10-11 Economy

SonPower: Twice As Bad As Solyndra, Twice As Bad For Obama

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Posted by tipper 2011-10-11 10:31|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Crony capitalism at it worst.

Posted by DarthVader 2011-10-11 10:45|| 2011-10-11 10:45|| Front Page Top

#2 follow the company here

a quick look at the company financials indicate it is not anywhere near as iffy as Solyndra; the company has had 1B or more in sales for a number of years

however, it the sales are, in effect, heavily subsidized and furthermore, it's cost/watt is higher than the industry leader (Firstsolar).

Posted by Lord Garth 2011-10-11 10:52|| 2011-10-11 10:52|| Front Page Top

#3 Just so we are tracking, there is now nine of these disasters on hand: SOLYNDRA LIGHTSQUARED Evergreen SpectraWatt BrightSource Tonopah Solar Abound Solar, Nevada Geothermal Power, sun power

Posted by newc 2011-10-11 11:41|| 2011-10-11 11:41|| Front Page Top

#4 Obama is determined to fight reality and make sure he gets' a buck in the process.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2011-10-11 12:38|| 2011-10-11 12:38|| Front Page Top

#5 Chinese polysilicon suppliers and Mexican panel makers. Financial engineering made in the good old USA.

Posted by Eohippus Phater7165 2011-10-11 12:45|| 2011-10-11 12:45|| Front Page Top

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