September 4, 2025|
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|3 months agoMeyer Burger Closes German Solar Operations
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger ceases operations at German sites, laying off 500 employees amid market pressure from Chinese competitors.
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- Meyer Burger ceased operations at its German sites in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt
- Nearly 500 employees were laid off or given notice
- Chinese solar modules are flooding the European market
- Meyer Burger filed for insolvency for German subsidiaries in May
By The Numbers
500
Employees laid off
They Said
"We are open to additional offers from investors and are prepared to enter into negotiations again"
"The solar industry in Germany and Europe is still in an extremely difficult economic situation"
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Closure and Job Losses
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Market Challenges
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Investment Search
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