The projects up for sale are located in California, Hawaii, Maine, Texas, Utah and Washington.

According to the TheWall Street Journal, SunEdison could obtain as much as an additional $44m after the sale closes if certain project-related milestones are met.

SunEdison filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on 21 April. The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York is overseeing the reorganization of the former high-flying renewable energy developer and generator.

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