Volvo has chosen Ener1’s lithium-ion batteries for its plug-in hybrid V70 demonstration cars. These cars are being tested in Europe as part of a program to deliver a commercial […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Suntech (STP) Signs Agreements For Multi-Gigawatt Chinese Solar Projects
Suntech just announced that it has entered into agreements with several Chinese provincial and city governments for solar projects.
The agreements are as follows: 300 MW for the Shaanxi provincial […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
General Electric Snags $2 Million Deal From DOD
General Electric just announced that have signed a deal with the Department of Defense worth $2 million to transform a Marine base into a smart microgrid system. Under the […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Citi Upgrades MEMC Electronics (WFR) To Buy: "As Well Positioned Structurally As FSLR"
This morning Citigroup is upgrading MEMC Electronics (WFR) from Hold to Buy, added to its Top Picks and raised the price target to $24 (a 50% premium over the […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
A-Power Energy (APWR) Surges Higher On Macau Offshore LNG MOU For Shenyang Power
A-Power Energy is best known for their wind turbine biz but quietly have been pursuing and winning work to build biofuel facilities which we reported here several weeks ago. […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Renewable Energy Gets A $3 Billion Government Infusion
The US government announced today that they’ll soon begin accepting applications for around $3 billion in government funds to spur development in renewable energy across the country. Previously, companies […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Quantum (QTWW) Gets $10 Mill From Fisker For Last Phase Of Q-Drive Testing
Quantum Fuel Systems (QTWW) announced yesterday it has signed a $10.2 million contract for the last phase of development of its Q-Drive plug-in hybrid powertrains for Fisker Automotive, readying […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Canadian Solar (CSIQ) To Sell Solar Cells In Japan
According to this report on TradingMarkets.com, Canadian Solar just announced that it will sell solar cells manufactured at its Chinese plant in Japan starting in the fall of this […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Ascent Solar Modules (ASTI) Achieve 10% Efficiency Benchmark
Ascent Solar just announced that its Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenide (CIGS) monolithically integrated solar panel modules have achieved greater than 10% conversion efficiency. Ascent’s standard, 29 square centimeter modules […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Advanced Battery Tech (ABAT) and ZAP Sign Lithium Battery Distribution Agreement
It’s being announced this morning that electric car manufacturer ZAP (OTC:ZAAP) will offer extended ranges and more vehicle power by incorporating Advanced Battery Tech’s (ABAT) large-format polymer lithium-ion battery […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest