Trina Solar (TSL) is popping this morning after it was announced it landed a solar supply deal with one of the largest US utilities, Southern California Edison, and has already begun shipping PV modules. Trina will ship 45MW in solar modules over the course of the next year to be used by SoCo Edison on commercial rooftops. SoCo Edison was authorized by the Cali Public Utilities Commission to cover up to 65 million sq feet … Read the rest
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With Or Without German Subsidies, Solar Companies Can’t Keep Up With Demand (FSLR, TSL, STP, YGE)
According to Reuters, demand for solar panels has risen so sharply that industry leader First Solar is unable to keep up. Although First Solar’s business slowed down in the 3rd quarter, it is expected to pick up in the fourth, despite German solar subsidy cuts that are expected to hit July 1.
Reuters quotes First Solar’s Stephan Hansen saying “In 2010 we will not be able to produce enough modules to meet demand.”
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Auriga Maintains Buy On Trina Solar (TSL) After Earnings
Auriga was out with a call this morning maintaining its Buy rating and $24 price target on Trina Solar (TSL) following earnings. While they believe the concerns over a tumbling Euro continue to outweigh improving fundamentals in the solar sector, those with a larger appetite for risk should consider an investment in TSL. I’m with Auriga on this and looking for a spot to get in myself. That may be tomorrow if it slides … Read the rest
Trina Solar (TSL) Beats With Record Revenues & Shipments, Sees Minimal Impact From Euro Concerns
Trina Solar (TSL) reported record revenues and shipments this morning, beating analyst estimates in the process despite a $14 million forex hit. The company posted and EPS of .66 on revenues of $336.8 million, which was better than the analyst estimates of .61 and $328 million respectively. That’s good for a 155% jump in revenues over the year ago quarter as shipments rose to 193MW. That’s a record for shipments and above their previous guidance. … 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 slashing price targets of some China solar companies, but is bullish in First Solar (FSLR). I don’t really understand the cutting of price estimates right now which are due to Euro exposure. The Euro has been deteriorating for some time now. Granted, Euro weakness has accelerated … Read the rest
Solar Stocks See Green In A Sea Red: TSL, SPWRA, CSIQ, YGE, STP
No doubt today’s action was ugly if you were on the long side of the trade and taking a look at the Up & Down Movers at the left tells the story. That’s a might lengthy list of green stocks down with heavy volume today, but there were bright spots provided in some solar stocks.
Despite a day when the overall market was down 4% with heavy volume, eight solar stocks finished in the green … Read the rest
Trina Solar (TSL) Ups The Ante On Quality Assurance
Trina Solar (TSL) announced today that it is partnering with TUV Rheinland Group, Underwriters Laboratories and China General Certification to “ensure world class” quality standards. Rheinland and UL will perform tests within the company’s PV testing center in accordance with IEC 17025 while CGC will provide in house testing and certification for end users in China and abroad.
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“We are proud to announce that Trina … Read the rest
Today’s Analyst Roundup: WFR, FSYS, ORA, ERII, JASO, TSL, ABB, ELON, RBCN
Another wild day and I’m busy watching the market and getting behind on green stocks updates! Lots of analyst rating changes today..
Wunderlich Securities upgraded MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) from Hold to Buy. Shares of WFR of doing a decent job of holding all time lows despite being hammered after earnings and during yesterday’s market crash. Get a Free WFR trend analysis here.
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Craig-Hallum downgrades Fuel Systems Solutions (FSYS) Buy to Accumulate and slashed … Read the rest
Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage Of Solar Stocks: TSL, STP, SOL
Solar stocks have truly arrived. Another one of the big boys has initiated coverage. Wells Fargo has initiated coverage on a few China stocks – Trina Solar (TSL), ReneSola (SOL) and Suntech Power (STP). Hat tip to Street Insider for the analyst commentary.
ReneSola (SOL) gets an Outperform rating and a valuation range of $9.50 – $12. “Wafer pricing is trending higher, margins are improving, and the new OEM business can provide protection if the … Read the rest
Trina Solar (TSL) Partners With Enfinity For Solar Rooftop Projects
Trina Solar (TSL) is partnering with Enfinity of Belgium, a large renewable energy developer, to provide solar rooftop installations to the Belgian-European Pavilion and the Theme Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The Belgian-Euro Pavilion will use about 700 Trina modules for the 160kW system.
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“We are delighted that Enfinity and the Belgian Government have selected Trina Solar to supply our high quality modules … Read the rest