First Solar, SunPower Yieldco Drives Losses at Top Panel Makers

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The biggest U.S. solar-panel makers reported their first losses in years as they prepare to form a joint venture that will own and operate power plants.

SunPower Corp. and First Solar Inc. are planning to create a so-called yieldco, a move that dragged down revenue in the first quarter.