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United States of America: Department of Defense awards 5N Semi a contract to support the production of germanium substrates used in solar cells

Announcement

16 Apr 2024

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense announced awarding financial support to 5N Semi a contract to support the production of germanium substrates used in solar cells.

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1 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

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Implementation date

16 Apr 2024

Revocation date:

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Announced: 16 Apr 2024
State aid, unspecified In force
On 16 April 2024, the US Department of Defense (DOD) awarded 5N+ Semiconductors (5N Semi) a USD 14.4 million contract to support the production of germanium substrates used in solar cells for defence ...
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