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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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