REC blames "very weak" solar market for second-quarter losses

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Renewable Energy Corporation to temporarily shut Norway plant as revenues fall 17 per cent compared to first quarter 2010

Solar cell component producer Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has blamed "a very weak market" for second-quarter losses, as the company confirmed it will temporarily shut a manufacturing plant in response...

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