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Monday, November 21, 2011
Kinzinger Questions Energy Secretary Chu over Solyndra Loan Guarantee
Illinois 11th Congressional Congressman Adam Kinzinger questioned Department of Energy Secretary Chu over the Solyndra Loan Guarantee:
Solyndra was awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Loan through the Department of Energy. Solyndra declared bankruptcy in the fall of 2011. The following information about Solyndra was listed on the government website recovery.gov:
Required to Report Top 5 Highly Compensated Officials
No
PROJECTS AND JOBS INFORMATION
Projects and Jobs Information
Project Title
Innovative Energy Technology
Project Status
Less Than 50% Completed
Final Project Report Submitted
No
Project Activities Description
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Quarterly Activities/Project Description
Develop, construct, own and operate a thin-film solar photovoltaic manufacturing facility
Jobs Created
118.00
Description of Jobs Created
Project Managers - Manages specific projects that may be non-technical, such as vendor management. Works closely with supply-base/purchasing dept. Mechanical Engineers - Designs/develops mechanical systems for equipment build. Some will take the lead (typically senior level) as the expert in mechanical design. Mechanical Designers - Works on design projects of moderate scope, using application that will translate to equip build. Software Engineers - Responsible for the development of integrating sw programs or s/w enhancements to new equipment designs. Will also use tools to develop or trouble shoot s/w design or enhancements Automation Mechanical Engineers - Responsible for the design and enhancement of equipment utilizing robotics, hydraulic mechanisms, or other complex technologies. Automation SW Engineers/Sr. Controls Engrs - Responsible for designing power and/or controls to new equipment or enhancements. Electrical Engineers - Designs, develops, modifies and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. Determines design approaches and parameters. System Engineers - Determines system specs, process, mechanical and sw compatibility. Coordinates design of subsystems (if required) and integration of total system. Also responsible for analysis of specific situation or data which may require review. Works with other disciplines of engineering, i.e., mechanical, software or electrical engineers. Technical Staff - Work on a variety of engineering projects. Process Engineers - Works closely with process/technology managers to ensure processing techniques are followed. Will apply knowledge to data analysis and resolution. Product Development & Test Engineers - Responsible for conceptualizing new design or enhancements for current equipment design. Must test and gather data to analyze and problem solving. Manufacturing Engineers - Responsible for uptime of equipment; technical support and maintenance. May be required to record issues for resolution. Provides support for repair and process engineering issues. Manufacturing System Engineers - Works with the MES team to define and implement manufacturing floor documentation: integration, metrology, reporting, and yield. Can be the technical expert in MES, trouble-shooting and floor operations. Engineering Management - Provides overall direction, development and implementation of engineering projects. Responsible for budget and resource planning. Business Application/Programmer Analysts - Analyzes, designs, programs/codes software enhancements for current business applications. Must work closely with engineering development group to ensure output if reliable and used for continuous improvements. Facilities Managers - Manages specific projects related to facilities: fab design, office space and space planning. Tech Writer/Doc Control - Responsible for documenting new engineering standards and changes. Works with Quality to ensure systems are used and CIP practices are in place. EH&S - Responsible for the environmental health and safety practices are communicated and resources are available. Mechanical Engineer - Designs/develops mechanical systems for equipment build. Some will take the lead (typically senior level) as the expert in mechanical design. Contracts Manager - Conducts the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of government contracts and sub-contracts to ensure satisfaction of government specifications and requirements.
PURCHASER INFORMATION (LOANS)
Purchaser Information
Contracting Office ID
Not Reported
Contracting Office Name
Not Available
Contracting Office Region
Not Available
TAS Major Program
89-4576
AWARD INFORMATION
Award Information
Award Date
09/03/2009
Award Number
CF0000036
Order Number
Award Type
Loans
Funding Agency ID
89
Funding Agency Name
Department of Energy
Funding Office Name
Not Available
Awarding Agency ID
89
Awarding Agency Name
Department of Energy
Amount of Award
$535,000,000
Funds Invoiced/Received
$21,380,155
Expenditure Amount
$21,381,155
Infrastructure Expenditure Amount
$0
Infrastructure Purpose and Rationale
Not Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact Name
Not Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact Email
Not Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact Phone
Not Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact Address
Not Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact City
Not Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact State
Not Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact Zip
Not Reported
PRODUCT OR SERVICE INFORMATION (LOANS)
Product or Service Information
Primary Activity Code
334413
Activity Description
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
SUB-AWARDS INFORMATION
Sub-Awards Information
Sub-awards to Organizations
0
Sub-award Amounts to Organizations
$0
Sub-Awards to Individuals
0
Sub-Award Amounts to Individuals
$0
Number of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award
0
Amount of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award
$0
Number of payments to vendors greater than $25,000
1
Total Amount of payments to vendors greater than $25,000/award
$530,386
Number of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award
1
Total Amount of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award
