SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, just announced a new joint venture with First Reserve. The joint venture could provide funding for the acquisition of up to $1.5 […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Itron (ITR) Teams Up With RuggedCom On Smart Grid
Itron just announced a new partnership with Ruggedcom to help both companies increase their smart-grid related business. Under the agreement, Ruggedcom’s RuggedMAX product will be integrated into Itron’s OpenWay […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
PowerSecure (POWR) Wins $30 Million Award From Major Utility
PowerSecure just announced that it has been chosen to provide its infrastructure services to a large US utility, a contract worth approximately $30 million over the next three years. […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Yingli Green Energy (YGE) Beats As Margins Hit Record, Reaffirms Guidance
Yingli Green Energy (YGE) was out with strong earnings results this morning, beating Wall St estimates in the process. The company reported a non GAAP EPS of .23 on […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Applied Materials (AMAT) Launches Applied SmartFactory Advanced Automation Software
Applied Materials just announced the launch of a new product, Applied SmartFactory(TM) MES* software. The software allows LED, chip packaging and solar factories to track and streamline the movement […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Auriga Slashes China Solar Price Targets (CSIQ, JASO, SOLF, TSL, STP); Upgrades First Solar (FSLR) To Buy
A little more than a month ago, Auriga initiated coverage on solar stocks and was generally bullish outside of its Sunpower (SPWRA) Sell rating. This morning, the firm is […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
SunEdison (WFR) Leasing Space From Weingarten Realty Investors
SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, just announced a new agreement with Weingarten Realty Investors to lease space on their unused rooftops for up to 10 MW worth […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) To Acquire Solaicx
MEMC Electronic Materials just announced that it will be acquiring Solaicx, a company that has developed a patented continuous crystal growth manufacturing technology. This technology enables solar companies to […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Credit Suisse Cuts Price Targets Of Solar Stocks: TSL, FSLR, STP, SPWRA, JASO
Credit Suisse demonstrates once again why analyst estimates and ratings are for the most part worthless. Rarely are analysts ahead of the curve and Credit Suisse is no exception. […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest
Toyota (TM) Invests $50 Million In Tesla Motors To Produce Electric Sedan
Toyota Motors (TM) and Tesla Motors announced this morning that they are partnering to produce Tesla electric cars in a recently closed Toyota/GM plant in Fremont, California. The plant […] Continue Reading…… Read the rest