The thin film photovoltaic cell and module manufacturer filed for insolvency at the end of March. Preliminary insolvency proceedings were then opened on April 18, and Rüdiger Wienberg from hww Wienberg Wilhelm, was appointed provisional liquidator.
At the time, Wienberg was cautiously optimistic that a new investor would be found by the end of May, which is when insolvency payments for the companys around 260 strong workforce will end. However, in a statement released by Odersun today, this optimism seems misplaced.
"The hope for a quick entry by an investor for the insolvent manufacturer of solar cells, Odersun AG have not been fulfilled," said the company in the statement. "On its own, Odersun is no longer able to pay the salaries of its employees." The statement added that since the start-up company generated almost no revenue, through a lack of business and orders, it lacks the means to continue.
Although the solution sought by the board to save the company, as it is, via the quick entry of a Russian investor did not come to fruition, investor negotiations are continuing. "We are intensively searching for ways to preserve the site," said Wienberg. Parallel to the board discussions with the unnamed Russian investor, he was said to have undertaken a comprehensive investor search. However, this was hindered, given the current tense market situation, where even the leaders are struggling.
The employees have already been informed of the news at a staff meeting, held yesterday. They will shortly receive notice of termination and will be let go on June 1.
Germany's solar companies – insolvency timeline
Company |
Timeline |
Signet Solar |
Announces insolvency 10.06.2010; insolvency proceedings open 02.09.2010; company stops operations 30.11.2010 |
Meier Solar Solutions |
Filed for insolvency 05.09.2010; found Japanese investor 07.09.2010 |
Blue Chip Energy GmbH |
Files for insolvency 22.07.2011 |
Arise Technologies Deutschland GmbH |
Entered structured insolvency 13.10.2011 |
Solon SE |
Announced insolvency 13.12.11; saved by UAE-based Microsol 01.03.2012; Solon Energy GmbH formed 06.03.2012 |
Solar Millennium AG |
Files for insolvency 21.12.2011; investigation into fraud announced 28.12.2011; employees let go as insolvency proceedings begin 28.02.2012; chairman of the management board resigns 06.03.2012; U.S. subsidiaries and investment file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Claassen sues for defamation 03.04.2012; class action lawsuit filed 08.05.2012; liquidator confident of investor payout 16.05.2012 |
SunConcept Group |
Files for insolvency 08.02.2012 |
Scheuten Solar |
Provisional administrator appointed for Scheuten Solar Production Facilities GmbH, Scheuten Solar Cells GmbH and Scheuten Solar Technology GmbH 29.02.2012; provisional administrator appointed for Scheuten Solar Holding Germany GmbH 30.04.2012 |
Ralos New Energies AG |
Files for insolvency 02.03.2012 |
Solarhybrid AG |
Files for bankruptcy 21.03.2012 |
Odersun AG |
Filed for insolvency 29.03.2012; preliminary insolvency proceedings opened after failure to find investor 18.04.2012 |
Q.Cells SE |
Files for insolvency 02.04.2012; investor sought, insolvency proceedings expected by July 18.04.2012; cell and module production resumes 23.04.2012; insolvency manager positive 03.05.2012 |
Soltecture GmbH |
Files for insolvency 09.05.2012 |
Sovello AG |
Rumors emerge over insolvency 12.05.2012; application to open self-administration insolvency proceedings filed 14.05.2012; redevelopment plan unveiled 15.05.2012 |
Inventux Technologies AG |
Files for insolvency 18.05.2012 |
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