Calisolar scores funding for "dirty" silicon plant

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Process for using cheaper lower grade silicon in solar cells promises to cut panel prices

Solar cell manufacturer Calisolar has reportedly scored $102m (£64m) in funding for a manufacturing plant that may use its so-called "dirty silicon" technology. Calisolar says it has developed a way...

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