Evergreen Solar, a leading maker of panels in the United States, is laying off 800 people and shifting production to China.

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Even though Evergreen opened its Devens plant, with all new equipment, only in 2008, it began talks with Chinese companies in early 2009. In September 2010, the company opened its factory in Wuhan, China, and will now rely on that operation.

NEW YORK TIMES