Q-Cells buys Solar Fields in move to cut solar panel costs

James S Murray
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Company predicts solar industry consolidation will step up from 2010

German-based solar panel manufacturer Q-Cells last week announced it is to acquire its US partner Solar Fields LLC in a deal worth $5m plus stock. Under the agreement, Solar Fields is to merge with...

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