Money | Solyndra Despite Fed Protests, Court OKs Solyndra Bankruptcy Government may appeal decision By Evann Gastaldo Posted Oct 22, 2012 12:46 PM CDT Copied In this Sept. 16, 2011 file photo the Exterior of solar-panel manufacturer Solyndra is seen in Fremont, Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma,File) Failed solar company Solyndra got court approval for its bankruptcy plan today—despite objections from the US government. The government had accused the plan of providing $341 million in improper tax breaks for investors, but a judge said the government didn't prove that the main goal of Solyndra's bankruptcy plan was to provide said tax benefits. An IRS attorney says the government may appeal, Reuters reports. Read These Next President Trump writes a snippy letter to Norway. The 60 Minutes segment that was abruptly pulled has now been aired. Elon Musk just made a big donation to a pro-Trump candidate. It's a largely invisible nightmare for many families. Report an error