The deal, which would see Baraclit incorporate Uni-Solar’s flexible amorphous silicon modules into its “flat roof” system, offers a significant growth opportunity for Uni-Solar – assuming it manages to stay afloat after ECD’s bankruptcy arrangements are finalised.

In February Michigan-based ECD for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, after swallowing a net 2011 loss of $306.4m as it lost its competitive edge to lower-cost rivals.

Baraclit’s