SunEdison, Inc.
Former solar technology company that went bankrupt.
Last updated October 30, 2026
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Overview
SunEdison was a global leader in solar technology, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Missouri, USA. The company was involved in manufacturing solar wafers, cells, and panels, as well as developing solar projects and supplying solar equipment and systems. In 2016, SunEdison filed for bankruptcy protection, and its assets were subsequently sold, leading to the company's dissolution.
History
SunEdison was founded in 1959 and headquartered in Missouri, USA. It grew into a global leader in solar technology, manufacturing solar wafers, cells, and panels while also developing solar projects and supplying solar equipment and systems. In 2016, the company filed for bankruptcy protection; its assets were subsequently sold and the company was dissolved.
- 2016
Bankruptcy filing
SunEdison filed for bankruptcy protection; its assets were subsequently sold and the company was dissolved.
- 1959
Founded
SunEdison was founded and headquartered in Missouri, USA.
Products and positioning
Solar manufacturing
Solar wafers
Solar manufacturing
Solar cells
Solar manufacturing
Solar panels
Project development
Solar project development
Solar equipment
Solar systems
Recent events
- 2016
SunEdison files for bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
SunEdison, once a solar giant, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2016, burdened by debt and acquisition troubles.
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