Solyndra filed for bankruptcy in 2011 after receiving more than $ 535 million in federal loan guarantees , putting more than 1,000 people out of work . Government incentives encourage U.S. investment in green technology , he said . But many of those incentives will expire in the next two years . States that have long - term policies draw more investment .
Government incentives encourage U.S. investment in green technology , he said . But many of those incentives will expire in the next two years . States that have long - term policies draw more investment .