<![CDATA[RealClearPolitics - Articles by David R. Baker and Carolyn Said]]>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/authors/?id=23332Author <![CDATA[Solar Firm Aided by Govt Loans Shuts Doors]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON —  A Silicon Valley maker of solar power arrays that was started with high hopes and $527 million in loans from the federal government said on Wednesday that it would cease operations. The failure of the company — and the loss to taxpayers — is likely to renew the debate in Washington about the wisdom of clean energy subsidies and loan guarantees.

President Obama with Solyndra's chief executive, Chris Gronet, at a company facility in California in May 2010. Mr. Obama praised the business.

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