Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry
Earth2Tech (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
One year ago, two key trends dominated the solar industry: economic uncertainty and scarce credit. If solar companies were to survive, they needed to scramble to adapt their strategies to both. Today, the economy is more stable and credit is freer, and so the industry faces two different trends. The first — a supply glut [...]
Money Outlook (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
One year ago, two key trends dominated the solar industry: economic uncertainty and scarce credit . If solar companies were to ...
Eco Friendly Mag (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Future of US Solar Industry is Bright, a Recent Poll Shows Well, solar industry leaders have spoken and they say the solar industry has weathered the recession positively. Nearly all companies expect growth in the next two years. Nearly 100 professionals in the industry participated in the US Solar Industry Monitor poll conducted by Droege...
SeekingAlpha Energy Stocks (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
The Energy Report submits: A shining example of using the sun's energy to heat, cool and light the homes and businesses of a desert community in California is poised to power up next year. It's due in part to the emergence of a technology that uses refraction rather than reflection to produce solar power on a utility-size scale at half the price of photovoltaic technology. But major credit...
David Kirkpatrick (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Very interesting solar breakthrough, or near to it at least. Plus more on the state of the solar industry. The release: Chemists describe solar energy progress and challenges, including the ‘artificial leaf’ WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2009 — Scientists are making progress toward development of an “artificial leaf” that mimics a real leaf’s chemical...
alarm:clock (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
While trying to offer a positive outlook for the “business marathon” the company is running, executives at Evergreen Solar (ESLR:NASDAQ) still reported disappointing losses, dwindling cash reserves, and some uncertainty about the future of their business model with today’s Q3 earnings release. Revenues and improved manufacturing output were the highlights of the earnings release as revenues...
Columbus Tech Life (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Ohio leaders highlight state's business and job growth potential at North America's largest solar industry event Download image COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio's existing strengths and significant potential in the solar industry are being showcased to an international audience at Solar Power International, North America's largest solar industry...
GUNTHER Portfolio (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Many rights recognize and support residential and distributed solar installations. Invoking the power of positive language to critique Amendments 5 and 6. From SPI 09 In his Solar Power International 09 keynote, SEIA President Rhone Resch Challenges Solar Industry to Unite, Fight for “Solar Bill of Rights”, Solar Energy Industries Association...
Myrtus (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
This one's for my friend Andy, especially because he doesn't believe in SOLAR. h/t To secure a policy environment that allows solar energy to compete and empowers consumers to choose, Rhone Resch declared today, October 27, 2009, in the City of Anaheim, California, a Solar Bill of Rights:We declare these rights not on behalf of our companies, but on behalf of our customers and...
Indian Express (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
With sun taking the centre stage, India is seeing a sharp rise in interest in solar energy. An aggressive target of installing a generation capacity of 20 gw by 2020 has been set under the National Mission on Solar Energy...
SeekingAlpha Energy Stocks (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
First Solar's ( FSLR ) earnings report has hit the Street, and with it, the buzz and the volume has been cranked up on its ramifications for not just First Solar, but Solar and Renewable Energy as a viable industry. I wanted to bring some "boots-on-the-ground" perspective to the conversation, and hopefully both add some insight into the discourse,...
alarm:clock (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
... should provide enough electricity to power 14,000 homes according to SMUD. If there’s a glut of solar panels, Suntech Power (STP:NYSE) is doing their best to correct the situation by announcing a deal with enXco that could result in sales of up to 115 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic modules in 2010. According to enXco’s website, the company is currently working on a 13 MW multiple rooftop...
Tech Trader Daily (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
SunPower (SPWRA) shares are getting a lift today from Deutsche Bank analyst Steve O’Rourke , who upped his rating on the stock to Buy from Hold, while increasing his price target to $31, from $28. The stock closed yesterday at $25.31. O’Rourke writes in a research note that the upgrade reflects the stock’s attractive valuation, anticipated industry growth and the company’s market position. He...
Cara Community - Comments (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
In reply to Cara's Commentary & Community Chat, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 : Got a strong feeling LDK could see $ 2.00.... Other's will probably re-negotiate ( or try to ) their LDK poly-price contracts... LDK will be hurt big time on available cash, and thus, their ability to borrow more... I wonder if Q-Cells actions today will have an impact on other suppliers in the solar industry...
