LDK Solar released an update today describing the progress they have made so far in the construction of their 1000-metric ton polysilicon plant. Expect them to update their 4th […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Energy Conversion Devices (ENER) To Build 120MW Plant In Battle Creek, MI
Energy Conversion Devices has announced the location of its new solar cell production plant: Battle Creek, Michigan. Battle Creek was chosen primarily because of the generous incentives they were […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
US Geothermal (HTM) Raft River Site Wins DOE Grant
The US Department of Energy has chosen US Geothermal’s (HTM) Raft River site in Idaho as one of 21 projects to demonstrate the viability of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Upgrades: First Solar (FSLR), SunPower (SPWRA); Downgrade to JA Solar (JASO)
Some solar analyst ratings are out this morning with Friedman Billings upgrading both First Solar (FSLR) and SunPower (SPWRA) to Market Perform and price targets of $210 and $65, […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Johnson Controls-Saft (JCI) Lithium-ion Batteries To Be Used In BMW Hybrid
Johnson Controls-Saft, a joint venture between Johnson Controls, which makes car batteries, and Saft, which makes high-technology lithium-ion batteries, has just announced that its lithium-ion batteries will be used […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Solar Stocks Back On The Upswing
With all the concerns being voiced about the possible impact of the credit crisis on the solar power market, it’s nice to have some good news to report. The […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Against the Grain Gabelli Issues a Sunpower (SPWRA) Buy Rating!
I posted earlier about all the negativity surrounding the solar sector, but according to StreetInsider.com Gabelli is going out on a limb and issuing a buy rating and a […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
A-Power Energy (APWR) Reaffirms Earnings Guidance, Soars 55%
A-Power Energy (APWR) is skyrocketing this morning after the company reaffirmed earnings guidance on Friday night with plans to conduct a conference call October 15th at 9AM EST. […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE) Reports Strong Results
After the bell on Friday, Green Plains Renewable Energy reported very good Q3 results as revenues continue to soar. The company still reported a loss of .11/share in the […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Analysts Continue Negative Outlook On Solar Energy Sector
Despite the solar stocks being pummeled into oblivion for the entire year and accelerating those losses in the past few weeks, analysts continue with the negative outlooks and sell […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest