The bankrupt solar manufacturer is the subject of a joint investigation operation that includes the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Inspector General.

Solyndra received a $535m loan from the federal government, overseen by the DOE through its Loan Guarantee programme.

Solyndra’s management intends to spend the next four weeks trying to find a “turnkey” buyer for the entire debt-laden company before proceeding with a piecemeal liquidation.

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