With all the news of China’s government ramping up support for renewable energy, Jim Cramer now likes the China solar plays, particularly Suntech (STP) and Yingli Green Energy (YGE). […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
JA Solar (JASO) Closes Loans Worth $90.8 Million
JA Solar just announced that it has obtained 2 loans with a combined worth of RMB 620 million (about $90.8 million). The loans have a three-year term and […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Ener1 Batteries and Think Electric Drivetrain Chosen For Japanese Postal Service EVs
Well, here’s some good news for Ener1 and Think: Think’s electric drivetrain, which is powered by Ener1’s lithium-ion batteries, has been selected by Zero Sports of Japan to […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
UQM Technologies (UQM) In Supply Agreement With Coda Automotive
UQM Technologies just announced that they have signed a 10-year agreement to provide UQM® PowerPhase®100 electric propulsion systems to Coda Automotive. Under the agreement, Coda will purchase 20,000 propulsion […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Suntech Power (STP) & CECIC In 5YR Partnership
Suntech is out with yet another press release highlighting another partnership, but it’s important to realize this is part of the overall 1.8GW announced a few weeks ago.. It […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Wedbush Morgan Not As Optimistic On Sunpower (SPWRA), Downgrades To Neutral
Wedbush Morgan isn’t as optimistic on SunPower (SPWRA) as FBR Capital was this morning. The firm is downgrading SPWRA following earnings from Outperform to Neutral. Hat tip to StreetInsider.com […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
110 KW System From Evergreen Solar (ESLR) Powers Boston Sand And Gravel
Evergreen Solar just announced the successful installation of a 100KW system to provide power for Boston Sand and Gravel. The system, which utilizes 500 Evergreen Solar panels and Solectria […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
China Sunergy (CSUN) Provides Positive Guidance; Shipments & Margins Better Than Expected
China Sunergy (CSUN) is out with some positive comments about the most recent quarter, saying that solar cell shipments have slightly exceeded the previously announced guidance of 35 – […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
FBR Upgrades Sunpower (SPWRA); Oppenheimer Downgrades MEMC Electronics (WFR)
Here are some analysts calls on SPWRA and WFR following last nights earnings reports. FBR upgraded Sunpower (SPWRA) from Market Perform to Outperform and doubled the price target from […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
LDK Solar (LDK) Guides Above Prior Range, But Still Expects Large Q2 Loss
LDK Solar (LDK) is out with an update tonight on results of the 2nd quarter. The company sees Q2 revenues in the range of $225 – 235 million which […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest