On announcing the appointment of ex-Intel executive Brian Harrison as its new president and CEO, CIGS thin-film manufacturer Solyndra expects sales to reach US$400 million in 2011. This comes on the back of its new Fab 2 facility in Fremont, California, going into production ahead of schedule this fall, the company said. The facility is expected to more than triple the company’s current output within the next year. Chris Gronet, Solyndra’s founder and current CEO, will continue to serve the company in an executive capacity and as chairman of the board.