A-Power Energy (APWR) missed earnings estimates by a wide margin once again this morning and the stock is down more than 10% as a result. The company reported an EPS of .14/share which was a big improvement sequentially but down 30% over the year ago quarter. Analysts were expecting .20/share. Revenues also jumped over last quarter (by about 60%) to $57.5 million, but off about 10% from the year ago quarter and missing estimates as … Read the rest
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NRG Energy (NRG) To Exelon (EXC): No Deal
NRG Energy just announced that its Board of Directors has rejected Exelon’s revised offer for the company. The vote was unanimous and was based on the belief that Exelon is undervaluing NRG, even with its revised offer, with was equivalent to $27 per share. NRG’s Board sent a letter to Exelon calling the revised offer a “step in the right direction” and explaining the specific areas in which the company believes it is being undervalued, … Read the rest
House Extends Solar, Wind, Green Energy Tax Credits..
The StreetInsider.com is reporting that there are rumors that the House has also voted to extend the tax credits for solar, wind and other renewable energies… Remember the Senate passed the bill a few days ago. I’ll have an update soon.
Update: The story is out on Reuters now. The House measure is similar to the Senate bill that has passed with an exception.. it leaves out incentives to develop oil from shale … Read the rest
Senate Extends Green Energy Tax Credits & Solar Is the Big Winner
News is out that the Senate has extended $18 billion in tax credits for renewable energy sources but it sill needs to be approved by the House which is expected. The energy tax credits are part of a much larger bill, but here is the energy portion:
* Extends for one or two years and expands production tax credits for wind, refined coal, biomass and marine renewables. $5.8 billion.
* Extends through 2016 the investment … Read the rest
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) Launches PowerModule PM3000W Converter for Wind Power
American Superconductor Corporation announced the launch of its new PowerModule PM3000W Converter for wind turbines at the HUSUM WindEnergy 2008 industry conference. The new conductor is a breakthrough because it is easily customizable, and can be used in wind turbines with a wide range of generating capacity, from 750 KW to 6 MW. The company advised that it has already received orders for more than 3,300 PM3000W converters from customers, including prominent wind companies from … Read the rest
Xcel Energy (XEL) To Close 2 Coal-Fired Plants And Replace Them With Wind And Solar
The Rocky Mountain News reports that Xcel Energy Inc has voluntarily offered to shut down two coal-fired power plants to reduce emissions. The company’s plans have been approved by state regulators, and the plants will close in 2010 and 2012. Xcel will build a 200-megawatt solar energy facility and add 850 megawatts of wind energy in order to replace the older coal-fired plants. Several solar companies have expressed interest in bidding on the solar plant, … Read the rest
American Superconductor (AMSC) Enters Power Market In Turkey
AMSC licensed its proprietary WT1650 wind turbine design to Model Enerji Ltd., Turkey’s first megawatt-class wind turbine manufacturer. Model Enerji has exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, install, operate and maintain the WT1650 in Turkey.
“Because of its vast wind resources, open terrain and industrial infrastructure, Turkey is predicted to be among the world’s fastest growing wind energy markets,” said M. Celal Keki, General Manager of Model Enerji. “Our highly experienced management team has extensive … Read the rest