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Hawaii-based Hoku Scientific Inc. to build $390 million polysilicon plant near Pocatello, Idaho

June 3, 2009/

The eastern Idaho city of Pocatello and Hawaii-based Hoku Scientific Inc. http://www.hokuscientific.com/ have announced an agreement that includes financial incentives for the company to have a work force of at least 200 full-time employees.

The company is building a $390 million polysilicon plant near Pocatello to make silicon for solar panels.

Full Story: http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2009/06/solar_company_strikes_deal_wit.html

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