Friday, July 3, 2009 12:00 AM
You know the solar industry is hurting when a startup with a promising cell manufacturing technology turns to systems integration to stay afloat. That’s the recent story of Blue Square Energy, which was launched to develop and manufacture low-cost solar cells using upgraded metallurgical-grade (UMG) silicon but has now shifted into a “survival plan” focused on being a systems integrator. Chief Executive Joseph Babin tells us that the North East, Md.-based startup now is generating business by designing and selling small-scale solar arrays and energy-efficient lighting programs for residential and commercial customers.
Justin Moresco
