In July, Obama announced the availabilty of $400 of guarenteed loans to Abound Solar. See the link below.

http://www.abound.com/content.asp?cid=114

Abound makes CdTe thin film panels. The same technology as the world leader in PV prodcution - First Solar.

Secondarily, there is question about the viability of thin film technology.

http://renewables-usa.blogspot.com/2...ead-is-it.html

Isn't it amazing that Obama would selectively choose a semi viable company who makes panels the same as the industry leader, AND the technology is in question? You have to question this judgement.