AeroVironment (AVAV) announced yesterday it received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing for its electric car home charging stations. This clears the way for the installations of the charging systems to begin at homes this fall in preparation for the launch of the electric vehicle of a major auto manufacturer according to a press release. I believe they are referring to the launch of the Nissan Leaf since Nissan chose the AVAV charging system back in January, … Read the rest
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Maxwell Technologies (MXWL) Reports Increasing Demand For Ultracapacitor Cells For Hybrid Buses
Yesterday morning Maxwell Technologies (MXWL) reported that sales of its ultracapacitor cell modules for hybrid buses has picked up significantly this year. The company has shipped modules for more than 1000 buses so far this year and could ship components for 600 more by the end of the year. The ultracapacitor energy storage systems are used in recuperative breaking systems and deliver stored energy to electric motors for acceleration.
MEMC Electronics (WFR) Signs MOU For 400MW In Solar Plants In Korea
SunEdison, a major subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) has announced that is has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with a local government in southeastern Korea for the establishment of up to 400MW in solar plants on public land and rooftops.
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The government would aid MEMC in securing in locating land and securing the necessary permits. Assuming all goes according to plan, the … Read the rest
Valence (VLNC) Gets 6 Yr $19 – $24 Million Lithium Battery Supply Deal With Wrightbus
A couple days ago, I highlighted the emergence of Altair Nanotechnologies (ALTI) and mentioned Valence Technology (VLNC) may be next. Carl Berg recently purchased 7 million shares, the technicals have improved and perhaps some news was coming. There is news this morning that could get the stock going again and above the 200 day moving average.
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The company has announced a multi-year supply agreement with … Read the rest
LED Stocks Pressured On Avian Downgrade – VECO, AIXG, CREE
According to Barrons, the top tier LED stocks which include Cree Inc (CREE), Veeco Instruments (VECO) and Aixtron (AIXG) are getting hit today after a downgrade this morning from Avian Securities. The firm downgraded both AIXG and VECO to Neutral from Positive citing higher inventories, weaker consumer spending in China and utilization cuts at LCD makers. These stocks are down from 6 – 9% today, VECO getting hit the hardest. For those looking to … Read the rest
JA Solar (JASO) Breaks Out To Multi-Year High On 500MW Supply Deals
JA Solar (JASO) just yesterday announced better visibility into 2011 and now we know why. The stock is surging more than 10% today with heavy volume to a new 2 year high after it was announced this morning that they signed multiple supply agreements for 2011 delivery totaling over 500MW. Considering they are expected to ship 1.35GW this year, 500MW is a big chunk and will likely get them to a new record for yearly … Read the rest
Echelon (ELON) Announces New Open Software Platform, Duke Energy (DUK) First Customer
Echelon (ELON) has released a new open software platform for intelligent distributed control and a series of new products for the smart grid and Duke Energy (DUK) is first in line to purchase the Edge Control Node 7000 Series running the Echelon Control System software. Field trial deployments are expected to begin by the end of the year with production units expected to ship in about a year. The initial order is valued at around … Read the rest
Fuel Systems Solutions (FSYS) Acquires EvoTek For $7 Million; Completes Productive Concepts Deal
Fuel Systems Solutions (FSYS) is on the acquisition trail this morning and has acquired privately held EvoTek LLC that provides dedicated CNG and LPG conversion systems across multiple U.S. fleet vehicle platforms. One of its customers includes BAF Technologies, a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE). The $7.0 million deal consists of $4 million in cash and $3 million in stock. The company also announced it completed the purchase of Productive Concepts International fuel vehicle … Read the rest
Canadian Solar (CSIQ) To Sponsor SF Giants
My how times have changed. You ever think you’d see a Chinese company sponsoring a US baseball team? Maybe not so surprising in today’s world. Canadian Solar (CSIQ) which is not a Canadian company, but a Chinese company, announced it will be a sponsor for the San Francisco Giants and together will launch the Score with Canadian Solar sweepstakes. Fans can go online to signup and win Giants paraphernalia for requesting solar installation quotes. … Read the rest
Lithium Battery Stocks: Altair (ALTI) Catches Fire, Are VLNC & ABAT Next?
In recent days, Altair Nanotechnologies (ALTI) has surged, doubling in just 3 trading days with huge buy volume. I’m not seeing any news or upgrades that would account for this move, so maybe the news is coming. If you have an idea of why the surge is taking place in ALTI feel free to leave a comment below. Another speculative lithium battery stock that may be primed and fueled for surge is Valence Technology (VLNC). … Read the rest