First Solar (FSLR) 62.70 $FSLR
AEG Power Solutions Sells skytron-energy to First Solar
Business Wire - 2 hrs 41 mins ago
--AEG Power Solutions Successfully Rolls out its Reorganization Program and Refocusing of its Business
First Solar to Acquire Technology Provider skytron-energy from AEG Power Solutions
Business Wire - 2 hrs 55 mins ago
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire skytron-energy, a subsidiary of AEG Power Solutions, which provides utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plant management systems, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services, data monitoring technology, and equipment to solar power plants throughout Europe. Currently, skytron has installed monitoring and control systems in more than 600 plants across Europe with a total peak capacity of 5 gigawatts (GWp), more than doubling First Solar's global portfolio of monitored assets. The acquisition is subject to consent by the German merger control authorities ("Bundeskartellamt"
. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Falling Costs Are Pushing SunPower and Others Forward
Joshua Bondy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 02, 3:16PM CDT
Subsidies are critical tools to bring new technologies to market, but they cannot last forever. For most products to be sustainable, they must be able to exist without government subsidies. It has taken residential solar a number of years, but recent...
The NOW Corporation: Taking Cannabis Growing & Farming Off-the-Grid
ACCESSWIRE - Mon Jun 02, 11:00AM CDT
WHITEFISH, MT / June 2nd, 2014 / The NOW Corporation (OTC: NWPN) acquired the rights to an innovative wind power solution called exoPOWER in December 2013 that could revolutionize the alternative energy industry. After signing a joint venture agreement with a planned 10,000-acre Colorado hydroponic hemp and medical marijuana farming operation, the company hopes to develop a successful proof-of-concept that it can use to grow long-term revenue.
Buffett Ready for Obama Coal Cuts as Berkshire Targets Renewables
at The Street - Mon Jun 02, 9:42AM CDT
Berkshire Hathaway is well positioned for President Obama's proposal to cut carbon pollution from the nation's power plants about 30% by 2030. It also wouldn't be surprising to see Berkshire's head Warren Buffett become one of the proposal's biggest...
First Solar Betting Big on Utility Solar Market
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 01, 12:03PM CDT
Building solar plants has become a big business as solar energy has become more affordable around the world. But it's not an easy business; it requires a design that's easy to install and panels that efficiently turn the sun's energy into electric...
SunPower's and First Solar's Promising Mining Relationships
Joshua Bondy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 30, 2:00PM CDT
Solar energy and mining are becoming more intertwined. Miners of basic materials are under pressure to find new ways to maintain profits as some commodity prices stagnate. Cheap, clean energy helps miners' bottom lines, and solar manufacturers are...
Here Is What You Do When Cap and Trade Arrives
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 30, 9:00AM CDT
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to release new rules to address climate change and may be paving the way for cap and trade in the U.S. In its simplest form, cap and trade would allow renewable energy producers to sell credits to those...
Top Stocks Often Give Investors A Second Chance
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu May 29, 4:18PM CDT
Buying a top-rated stock precisely at the breakout only to watch it sink can be a gut-wrenching experience. After getting stung, a trader may vow to shun the stock -- or the entire market -- for good. But it's important to always keep your emotions...
Look for Shares of First Solar to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 2.49% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 29, 4:07PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $62.01 to a high of $63.98. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $63.35 on volume of 2.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
After Yesterday's Rally of 2.49% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 29, 4:07PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $62.01 to a high of $63.98. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $63.35 on volume of 2.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
First Solar Launches Pre-Engineered PV Plant Solution, Next Generation Module
Business Wire - Thu May 29, 4:00PM CDT
--New offerings focus on customers' need for enhanced, reliable energy output
First Solar Sells 250MW Plant to NextEra - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 29, 3:40PM CDT
First Solar Inc. (FSLR) sold its 250-megawatt Silver State South power project to an affiliate of NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) for an undisclosed amount.
Canadian Solar Enters Chinese JV, Shares Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 29, 2:40PM CDT
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with GCL-Poly Solar System Integration (China) Co., Ltd., a unit of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited for building a manufacturing site in Funing.
JinkoSolar Q1 Earnings Miss Ests - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 29, 9:58AM CDT
JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. (JKS) reported first quarter 2014 results with adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) of 20 cents (adjusted earnings of 5 cents per share).
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Take Palo Alto Networks Over FireEye
at The Street - Thu May 29, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer says he was too late on Tata Motors but prefers Williams-Sonoma over Abercrombie & Fitch.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best
at The Street - Wed May 28, 7:04PM CDT
Why it is that when interest rates fell again today, the markets automatically assumed the economy is slowing? Cramer wonders.
Why Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) Stock Is Gaining On Wednesday
at The Street - Wed May 28, 11:08AM CDT
Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) stock is up today as part of an energy company surge following positive analyst notes for FuelCell Energy (FCEL) and First Solar (FSLR) from Stifel Financial (SF).
Why Plug Power (PLUG) Stock Is Higher Today
at The Street - Wed May 28, 11:04AM CDT
Shares of Plug Power (PLUG) are surging as Stifel Nicolaus (SF) resumed coverage of FuelCell Energy (FCEL) and First Solar (FSLR) with 'buy' ratings this morning, driving the stocks higher today.
First Solar divests 250MW Silver State South to NextEra Energy Resources for undisclosed fee
M2 - Wed May 28, 6:10AM CDT
PV solar systems First Solar (NasdaqGS:FSLR) reported on Tuesday the divestiture of the 250-megawatt (MW) AC Silver State South Solar Project for an undisclosed value.
AEG Power Solutions Sells skytron-energy to First Solar
Business Wire - 2 hrs 41 mins ago
--AEG Power Solutions Successfully Rolls out its Reorganization Program and Refocusing of its Business
First Solar to Acquire Technology Provider skytron-energy from AEG Power Solutions
Business Wire - 2 hrs 55 mins ago
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire skytron-energy, a subsidiary of AEG Power Solutions, which provides utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plant management systems, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services, data monitoring technology, and equipment to solar power plants throughout Europe. Currently, skytron has installed monitoring and control systems in more than 600 plants across Europe with a total peak capacity of 5 gigawatts (GWp), more than doubling First Solar's global portfolio of monitored assets. The acquisition is subject to consent by the German merger control authorities ("Bundeskartellamt"
. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Falling Costs Are Pushing SunPower and Others Forward
Joshua Bondy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 02, 3:16PM CDT
Subsidies are critical tools to bring new technologies to market, but they cannot last forever. For most products to be sustainable, they must be able to exist without government subsidies. It has taken residential solar a number of years, but recent...
The NOW Corporation: Taking Cannabis Growing & Farming Off-the-Grid
ACCESSWIRE - Mon Jun 02, 11:00AM CDT
WHITEFISH, MT / June 2nd, 2014 / The NOW Corporation (OTC: NWPN) acquired the rights to an innovative wind power solution called exoPOWER in December 2013 that could revolutionize the alternative energy industry. After signing a joint venture agreement with a planned 10,000-acre Colorado hydroponic hemp and medical marijuana farming operation, the company hopes to develop a successful proof-of-concept that it can use to grow long-term revenue.
Buffett Ready for Obama Coal Cuts as Berkshire Targets Renewables
at The Street - Mon Jun 02, 9:42AM CDT
Berkshire Hathaway is well positioned for President Obama's proposal to cut carbon pollution from the nation's power plants about 30% by 2030. It also wouldn't be surprising to see Berkshire's head Warren Buffett become one of the proposal's biggest...
First Solar Betting Big on Utility Solar Market
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 01, 12:03PM CDT
Building solar plants has become a big business as solar energy has become more affordable around the world. But it's not an easy business; it requires a design that's easy to install and panels that efficiently turn the sun's energy into electric...
SunPower's and First Solar's Promising Mining Relationships
Joshua Bondy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 30, 2:00PM CDT
Solar energy and mining are becoming more intertwined. Miners of basic materials are under pressure to find new ways to maintain profits as some commodity prices stagnate. Cheap, clean energy helps miners' bottom lines, and solar manufacturers are...
Here Is What You Do When Cap and Trade Arrives
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 30, 9:00AM CDT
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to release new rules to address climate change and may be paving the way for cap and trade in the U.S. In its simplest form, cap and trade would allow renewable energy producers to sell credits to those...
Top Stocks Often Give Investors A Second Chance
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu May 29, 4:18PM CDT
Buying a top-rated stock precisely at the breakout only to watch it sink can be a gut-wrenching experience. After getting stung, a trader may vow to shun the stock -- or the entire market -- for good. But it's important to always keep your emotions...
Look for Shares of First Solar to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 2.49% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 29, 4:07PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $62.01 to a high of $63.98. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $63.35 on volume of 2.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
After Yesterday's Rally of 2.49% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 29, 4:07PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $62.01 to a high of $63.98. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $63.35 on volume of 2.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
First Solar Launches Pre-Engineered PV Plant Solution, Next Generation Module
Business Wire - Thu May 29, 4:00PM CDT
--New offerings focus on customers' need for enhanced, reliable energy output
First Solar Sells 250MW Plant to NextEra - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 29, 3:40PM CDT
First Solar Inc. (FSLR) sold its 250-megawatt Silver State South power project to an affiliate of NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) for an undisclosed amount.
Canadian Solar Enters Chinese JV, Shares Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 29, 2:40PM CDT
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with GCL-Poly Solar System Integration (China) Co., Ltd., a unit of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited for building a manufacturing site in Funing.
JinkoSolar Q1 Earnings Miss Ests - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 29, 9:58AM CDT
JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. (JKS) reported first quarter 2014 results with adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) of 20 cents (adjusted earnings of 5 cents per share).
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Take Palo Alto Networks Over FireEye
at The Street - Thu May 29, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer says he was too late on Tata Motors but prefers Williams-Sonoma over Abercrombie & Fitch.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best
at The Street - Wed May 28, 7:04PM CDT
Why it is that when interest rates fell again today, the markets automatically assumed the economy is slowing? Cramer wonders.
Why Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) Stock Is Gaining On Wednesday
at The Street - Wed May 28, 11:08AM CDT
Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) stock is up today as part of an energy company surge following positive analyst notes for FuelCell Energy (FCEL) and First Solar (FSLR) from Stifel Financial (SF).
Why Plug Power (PLUG) Stock Is Higher Today
at The Street - Wed May 28, 11:04AM CDT
Shares of Plug Power (PLUG) are surging as Stifel Nicolaus (SF) resumed coverage of FuelCell Energy (FCEL) and First Solar (FSLR) with 'buy' ratings this morning, driving the stocks higher today.
First Solar divests 250MW Silver State South to NextEra Energy Resources for undisclosed fee
M2 - Wed May 28, 6:10AM CDT
PV solar systems First Solar (NasdaqGS:FSLR) reported on Tuesday the divestiture of the 250-megawatt (MW) AC Silver State South Solar Project for an undisclosed value.
