What You Need to Know Before You Invest in Solar Energy
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 24, 10:33AM CDT
Solar energy is one of the greatest investing opportunities of our generation with well over a trillion dollars in annual market potential around the world. But with all that potential comes tremendous risk, particularly as new technologies emerge. ...
Is This the Only Chance for Wind and Solar to Tackle Climate Change?
Maxx Chatsko, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 24, 7:44AM CDT
Maybe all we need to combat climate change is a simple funding fix. Source: NextEra Energy. Renewable energy development used to be decried as an expensive burden on the global economy; but companies such as General Electric Company , SunPower...
Is It Time to Buy SolarCity Stock?
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 20, 8:00AM CDT
SolarCity is not only one of the most talked-about stocks in the solar industry, it's one of the most revolutionary companies in America today. It's redefining the way we think about energy and turning your average household rooftop into a...
SolarCity Downgraded On Escalating Stock, Competition
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Aug 19, 1:09PM CDT
SolarCity got a downgrade Tuesday because of its escalating stock price and the increasing competition from rivals, including a company expected to launch an initial public offering soon. That's the assessment from Ben Kallo, an analyst for Robert W....
JinkoSolar Holding Beats on Q2 Earnings & Revenues, Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 11:50AM CDT
In second-quarter 2014, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.'s (JKS) earnings per ADS and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Solar Standoff: Will Sanctions on China Hurt US? - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 9:43AM CDT
As a result of tariffs imposed by the Department of Commerce, prices of foreign panels will increase nearly 15%.
SunPower Introduces Pilot Lease Program to Finance Residential Solar Projects in Melbourne, Australia
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 18, 10:00PM CDT
SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) has launched SunPower® Choice, a new pilot leasing program to help residential customers in Melbourne, Australia, finance a SunPower solar system for no money down. As part of the program, SunPower will install its high efficiency solar panels for qualified Melbourne homeowners, providing reliable, clean electricity at a predetermined and cost-competitive monthly rate for 25 years.
Video: SolarCity's Energy, Financing Rivals May Gain
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Aug 14, 11:28AM CDT
SolarCity (SCTY) will face growing competition from energy and financial service companies just as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar installations is reduced, says Morgan Stanley, which initiated coverage on the company Thursday with an equal...
First Solar Still the One to Beat in the Solar Sector
at The Street - Tue Aug 12, 1:17PM CDT
However, it faces more competition.
Solar Power: Investing Essentials
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 12, 10:01AM CDT
There's only one energy source that has the potential to power the world with clean and renewable energy for centuries to come: the sun. Over the past decade the solar industry has made incredible progress in lowering costs and increasing...
Why Do Investors Hate These Companies?
Matt DiLallo, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 10, 9:00AM CDT
It's pretty easy to tell when investors don't like a stock. They sell. And when investors really don't like a stock they sell its shares short. A recent Business Insider article listed the 30 most heavily shorted companies by stock market traders....
SolarCity Loss Narrower than Expected, Up on Solid Revenues - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 08, 12:50PM CDT
SolarCity Corporation (SCTY) posted a narrower-than-expected loss as well as higher-than-expected revenues in the second quarter of 2014.
Gains Still Ahead for Solar ETFs despite Mixed Q2 Earnings - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 08, 9:00AM CDT
The run-up in stock prices of SunEdison, SolarCity and First Solar led to smooth trading in the solar energy ETFs this week, suggesting investors to rethink on this space.
SunEdison Up as Q2 Earnings Reverse Y/Y Loss, Revenues Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 08, 8:00AM CDT
SunEdison reported second quarter of 2014 non-GAAP earnings per share of 12 cents, which came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate loss of 36 cents
Why Is The Sun Dimming For Solar Power Stocks?
at The Street - Thu Aug 07, 1:35PM CDT
By Chris Lau for Kapitall. Bullishness for solar power peaked this past March, after firms reported strong demand and forecast [...]
First Solar Up, Q2 Miss Attributed To Project Delays
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Aug 06, 1:33PM CDT
First Solar (FSLR) stock rose Wednesday and the No. 1 solar energy company got an upgrade, though the company's Q2 earnings late Tuesday missed Wall Street estimates. First Solar CEO Jim Hughes said project delays hurt last quarter's results but are...
Audi energy: New sustainability program will add to e-tron experience
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 05, 4:19PM CDT
Audi of America today announced the launch of Audi energy®, a comprehensive program designed to help improve the electric vehicle ownership experience and reduce the carbon footprint that comes with vehicle production, distribution and driving.
Volkswagen Takes Holistic Approach To E-Mobility With Launch For Ultra Low Carbon Car
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 05, 3:05PM CDT
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced further plans in its holistic approach to e-mobility at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. Starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions 2015 e-Golf model, Volkswagen will invest in carbon reduction projects to offset emissions created from e-Golf production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles of driving. Volkswagen also named SunPower as the official solar energy partner power provider. Through these innovative collaborations, Volkswagen will be one of the first high-volume manufacturers to deliver a truly holistic approach to ultra-low-carbon mobility. The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states.
Volkswagen Takes Holistic Approach to e-Mobility With Launch for Ultra Low Carbon Car
Marketwire - Tue Aug 05, 2:08PM CDT
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced further plans in its holistic approach to e-mobility at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. Starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions 2015 e-Golf model, Volkswagen will invest in carbon reduction projects to offset emissions created from e-Golf production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles of driving. Volkswagen also named SunPower as the official solar energy partner power provider. Through these innovative collaborations, Volkswagen will be one of the first high-volume manufacturers to deliver a truly holistic approach to ultra-low-carbon mobility. The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states.