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Solyndra is a manufacturer of cylindrical panels of CIGS thin-film solar cells. It is based in Fremont, California. On August 31, 2011, the company announced that it is suspending operations and plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. - Source: Wikipedia

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