Sharp Has Loss at Energy Business as Solar Boom Falters

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Sharp Corp. posted a loss at its energy business in the first quarter as sales dropped by almost half, a sign Japan’s renewable energy boom is faltering.

The operating loss was 3.9 billion yen ($31 million) in the three months ended June 30, compared with profit of 100 million yen a year ago, Osaka-based Sharp said in a statement.