Suntech just announced that the Sydney Theater Company will use Suntech’s new, super-efficient Pluto technology to help power the building. The new system will produce 500 KW of energy […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Xcel Energy (XEL) Studying Potential For Using Waste Wood As Biofuel
Xcel Energy, along with the Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence, are providing funding for a study to determine the viability of using sustainably managed waste wood as a biomass […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Morgan Joseph Initiates CREE With Hold: "Best LED Play"
Morgan Joseph has initiated coverage on Cree Inc (CREE) this morning with Hold saying the stock is fairly valued at current levels. The firm believes Cree is the best […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Quantum Fuel Systems (QTWW) Gets $3 Million In New Debt Financing From WB QT, LLC
Quantum Fuel Systems just announced that it has obtained $3 million worth of new debt financing. The financing comes from WB QT, LLC, and also allowed Quantum to restructure […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Germany’s Q-Cells Issues Profit Warning: "Sees No Sign Of Upturn"
Solar shares will have a tough time getting going today after the world’s largest solar cell manufacturer issued a profit warning. It appears Germany’s Q-Cells has changed its mind. […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Capstone Turbine (CPST) Popping After Press Release Indicates It’s Eligible For Government Funds
Last week I reported on the government’s plan to get $3 billion in the hands of alternative energy companies quickly by providing funding up front rather than on the […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
ReneSola (SOL) Completes Trial Run At New Sichuan Plant
Renesola (SOL) has announced that the first trial run has been completed at its shiny new plant in China’s Sichuan province. This is the first phase of a two […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
LDK Solar (LDK) Continues Push Into Italian Solar Market With Solar Green Technology Acquisition
LKD Solar (LDK) is expanding its presence in the Italian market this morning by acquiring a 70% controlling interest in systems integrator expert Solar Green Technology. The deal should […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Upgrades/Downgrades: STP to Sell, TRN & JASO to Buy; ORA Upgraded to Accumulate
Hat tip to StreetInsider.com for the following upgrade/downgrade notes: Hapoalim downgrades Suntech Power (STP) to Sell with a $9 price target, citing escalating solar module price war.The firm said, […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Hoku Scientific (HOKU) Retains Deutsche Bank For Possible Sale Of Company
One month ago we first reported on Hoku’s financing concerns for the Idaho plant which sent the stock plunging 30%. Hoku Scientific (HOKU) is taking another nose dive today […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest