Biden’s NEVI Project Tells Obama’s Solyndra “Hold My Beer”
Biden’s NEVI Project Tells Obama’s Solyndra “Hold My Beer”
A Biden-appointed federal judge blocked the freeze. The Democrats called it an historic investment You be the judge;
Milt Harris ——Bio and Archives--May 28, 2026
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Does anyone remember Solyndra? In the endless pursuit of their “green energy” pipedream, Democrats continue to sink billions of dollars into wasteful projects that have no chance of producing anything worthwhile. Solyndra was one such project.
Solyndra was a manufacturer of cylindrical, thin-film solar panels based in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2005, the company gained significant attention in 2009 after receiving a $535 million federal loan guarantee from the Obama administration. However, by 2011, Solyndra filed for bankruptcy, resulting in the layoff of 1,100 employees and becoming the focus of a major political scandal.
Obama's Energy Department left taxpayers responsible for over $2.2 billion in losses incurred by companies such as Abound Solar, Beacon Power, and Fisker Automotive
Yes, Solyndra was just one of many Obama projects that were a total waste of time and money. It was later learned that the $535 million Energy Department loan was an example of cronyism, noting that a major venture capital firm backing Solyndra was a prominent fundraiser for President Obama's campaign.
Federal investigators and a Congressional inquiry found that Solyndra executives misled the U.S. Department of Energy about their sales volume, revenue projections, and financial health while lobbying for the loan.
This was an obvious case of Obama trying to reciprocate by greasing the........
