According to a Reuters article entitled "BP Solar Closes Its Maryland Manufacturing Plant" by Dana Ford, a solar cell plant has been shut down in the United States. The Frederick, Maryland plant was closed on Friday, March 26, 2010. About 320 jobs were eliminated leaving R&D, sales, marketing, and project positions. BP Solar estimates they have approximate one gigawatt of installed solar systems.
The AP had a story on this was well by David Dishneau who mentions the manufacturing facility was created in the 1970s by the company Solarex. It was later owned by Amoco with a 50% stake controlled by Enron. BP Solar acquired both stakes to become sole owner of the plant.
So much for these "green" manufacturing jobs for the United States.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
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