Video: SunPower Q3 EPS Tops Views; Q4 Outlook Tepid
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Oct 29, 11:20AM CDT
SunPower (SPWR) early Wednesday reported that strong demand in the U.S., China and Japan helped boost Q3 earnings and revenue, which beat analyst expectations. But its earnings forecast for the current quarter fell short of views, and its stock fell....
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), SUNE: 18.75 (-0.31), SPWR: 30.31 (-0.52)
14.7% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend First Solar Call (FSLR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 29, 11:09AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) on September 30th, 2014 at $66.28. In approximately 4 weeks, First Solar has returned 14.73% as of today's recent price of $56.52.
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22)
New York State's First Solar Landfill Complete
Business Wire - Wed Oct 29, 9:51AM CDT
OnForce Solar, a leading provider of solar energy systems, announced that they have completed construction on a large-scale, 2.364 MW solar array built on 13 acres of a decommissioned, capped landfill in West Nyack for the Town of Clarkstown. This solar installation is the first of its kind built on a landfill in the State of New York.
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22)
First Solar, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 6, 2014
Business Wire - Tue Oct 28, 2:03PM CDT
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, after the market closes on Thursday, November 6, 2014. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results and outlook for 2014 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting http://investor.firstsolar.com/events.cfm.
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22)
First Solar eyes India, Chile
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Oct 27, 5:49PM CDT
The Tempe, Ariz.-based solar panel maker and developer won 40 megawatts of solar installations spread over 2 districts in Andhra Pradesh, India, after submitting the lowest bid at 8.75 cents per kilowatt hour. Ten days ago, First Solar (FSLR) kicked...
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22)
Look for Shares of First Solar to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 3.81% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Oct 27, 5:21PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $53.97 to a high of $56.01. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.8%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $54.51 on volume of 2.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22)
After Yesterday's Decline of 3.81%, First Solar Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Oct 27, 5:21PM CDT
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $53.97 to a high of $56.01. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.8%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $54.51 on volume of 2.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22)
First Solar Bids On India Projects, Sells U.S. Plant
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Oct 27, 2:24PM CDT
First Solar was the lowest bidder on two solar power projects in India, it has kicked off a 141-megawatt solar plant in Chile, and it has sold a 150 MW power plant in Imperial County, Calif. The Tempe, Ariz.-based solar panel maker and developer...
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), SPWR: 30.31 (-0.52), SRE: 108.51 (-0.53)
Solar Economics May Be Too Good for BP to Pass Up in 2015
at The Street - Sun Oct 26, 9:20AM CDT
Legal worries and need for greater efficiency may cause this oil major to consider re-entering this renewable market.
YGE: 2.93 (-0.02), FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), RDS.A: 71.36 (-0.14), TOT: 58.64 (+0.55), TSL: 10.43 (-0.01), APA: 76.39 (+1.15), BP: 42.90 (+0.06), SPWR: 30.31 (-0.52)
Glass maker deals to exit Apple, Arizona plant
AP - Thu Oct 23, 5:13PM CDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Nearly 2,000 furnaces installed in an Arizona factory to make synthetic sapphire glass for Apple Inc. will be removed and sold under a deal between the tech giant and the company that had been gearing up to produce huge amounts of the product for use in Apple's products.
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), AAPL: 107.34 (+0.60)
Southern Company subsidiary to top 300 MW of total solar generating capacity with acquisition of new California facility
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 23, 10:20AM CDT
Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power today announced the acquisition of the 150-megawatt (MW) Solar Gen 2 solar facility in California from First Solar, Inc. As the largest solar facility in the Southern Power portfolio, Solar Gen 2 is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 60,000 average California homes.
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), SO: 46.42 (-0.95)
Global Solar PV Market 2014-2018 - Market to grow at a CAGR of 20.3%
M2 - Thu Oct 23, 9:11AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4tt6n6/global_solar_pv) has announced the addition of the "Global Solar PV Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Solar PV market to grow at a CAGR of 20.3% over the period 2013-2018 Solar PV is the method of generating electricity through the conversion of solar radiation using semiconductors that exhibit PV effect. PV power generation uses solar panels composed of a number of solar cells containing a PV material. Materials presently used for PV include monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, and copper indium gallium selenide/sulfide. One of the major trends in this market is the increase in investment by various governments. Various national authorities across the globe are encouraging companies to manufacture PV modules. According to the report, one of the major driving factors in the market is the increase in government support. There is continuous increase in government support in terms of FIT programs, investment tax credit, and other tax benefit schemes. Further, the report states that the seasonal fluctuations in solar power availability are a significant threat to the market vendors. This leads to an increase in demand for solar panels only during the summer season, bringing down the demand for the same during other seasons. Key Vendors - First Solar - Suntech Power Holdings - Yingli Green Energy Holding - Trina Solar Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Technology - Market Segmentation by End-users - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4t...l_solar_pv
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), TSL: 10.43 (-0.01)
VDE in cooperation with Fraunhofer ISE awards First Solar with Thin Film PV Industry's First "Quality Tested" Certification
PR Newswire - Wed Oct 22, 6:00AM CDT
SOLAR POWER INTERNATIONAL -- Today VDE Testing and Certification Institute (VDE), a globally recognized premium certification body, in conjunction with partner Fraunhofer ISE, a world leading applied solar research institute, announced the issuance of VDE Quality Tested (QT) Certification to First Solar, Inc. for its design, engineering and construction of the Macho Springs 50MW (AC) power plant located in Luna County, New Mexico. The plant, which went into commercial operation in May of 2014, utilizes First Solar's thin film module and balance of system technology. A first for the industry, the successful QT certification of the complete PV plant marks the implementation of a strategic alliance to enhance technical bankability.
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22)
Solar PV Power in Australia, Market Outlook 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy, Equipment Market, Regulations and Company Profiles
M2 - Tue Oct 21, 5:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k992gj/solar_pv_power_in) has announced the addition of the "Solar PV Power in Australia, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy, Equipment Market, Regulations and Company Profiles" report to their offering. "Solar PV Power in Australia, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy, Equipment Market, Regulations and Company Profiles is the latest report from The publisher, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the solar PV market in Australia. The report provides an in-depth analysis on global renewable power market and global solar PV market with forecasts up to 2025. The report analyzes the power market scenario in Australia (includes conventional thermal, hydro and renewable energy sources) and provides future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details renewable power market outlook in the country (includes wind, small hydro, biopower and solar PV) and provides forecasts up to 2025. The report highlights installed capacity and power generation trends from 2001 to 2025 in Australia solar PV market. The research provides data related to investments and levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for solar PV in Australia during 2013-2025. The report also provides information on the amount of carbon saved and average number of homes powered by solar PV during 2006-2025. A detailed coverage of renewable energy policy framework governing the market with specific policies pertaining to solar PV market development is provided in the report. The research also provides company snapshots of some of the major market participants. Key Topics Covered: 1 Tables & Figures 2 Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Renewable Power Market, Global, 2001 - 2025 5 Solar PV Power Market, Global, 2001-2025 6 Solar PV Equipment Market, Global, 2008-2013 7 Power Market, Australia, 2001-2025 8 Renewable Power Market, Australia, 2001-2025 9 Solar PV Power Market, Australia 10 Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework, Australia 11 Solar PV Power Market, Australia, Company Profiles 12 Appendix Companies Mentioned - First Solar, Inc. - SunPower Corporation - Trina Solar Limited - Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k9...v_power_in
YGE: 2.93 (-0.02), FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), TSL: 10.43 (-0.01)
United States Solar PV Power Market Outlook 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy, Equipment Market, Regulations and Company Profiles
M2 - Mon Oct 20, 8:58AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fcf34j/solar_pv_power_in) has announced the addition of the "Solar PV Power in United States, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy, Equipment Market, Regulations and Company Profiles" report to their offering. "Solar PV Power in United States, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy, Equipment Market, Regulations and Company Profiles is the latest report from The publisher, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the solar PV market in the US. The report provides an in-depth analysis on global renewable power market and global solar PV market with forecasts up to 2025. The report analyzes the power market scenario in the US (includes conventional thermal, hydro and renewable energy sources) and provides future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details renewable power market outlook in the country (includes wind, small hydro, biopower and solar PV) and provides forecasts up to 2025. The report highlights installed capacity and power generation trends from 2001 to 2025 in the US solar PV market. The research provides data related to investments and levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for solar PV in the US during 2013-2025. The report also provides information on the amount of carbon saved and average number of homes powered by solar PV during 2006-2025. A detailed coverage of renewable energy policy framework governing the market with specific policies pertaining to solar PV market development is provided in the report. The research also provides company snapshots of some of the major market participants. Key Topics Covered: 1 Tables & Figures 2 Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Renewable Power Market, Global, 2001 - 2025 5 Solar PV Power Market, Global, 2001-2025 6 Solar PV Equipment Market, Global, 2008-2013 7 Power Market, United States, 2001-2025 8 Renewable Power Market, United States, 2001-2025 9 Solar PV Power Market, United States 10 Solar PV Equipment Market, United States, 2007-2020 11 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, United States 12 Solar PV Power Market, United States, Company Profiles 13 Appendix Companies Mentioned - First Solar, Inc. - SunPower Corporation - NextEra Energy Resources, LLC - NRG Energy, Inc. - Southern California Edison Company For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fc...v_power_in
NEE: 98.60 (-0.53), FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), NRG: 29.22 (-0.02)
2 Ways You Can Profit From Saudi Arabia's $109 Billion Solar Boom
Adam Galas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Oct 19, 8:33AM CDT
Saudi Arabia, the former world leader in oil production, has some major problems. Oil revenue, which totaled $274 billion in 2013, accounts for 80% of its government revenue, and 38.1% of its GDP. To say that the county is dependent on petroleum is...
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), SPWR: 30.31 (-0.52)
Why Solar Panels Are More Important Than Ever
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Oct 18, 10:00AM CDT
The driver of value in the solar industry is changing, and you may not have even noticed. A subtle shift over the last year or two has turned into a flood of activity improving one aspect of each solar system. What's the new hot topic in solar?...
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), SCTY: 54.36 (-0.84), SUNE: 18.75 (-0.31), SPWR: 30.31 (-0.52)
Nuclear Fusion -- Did Lockheed Martin Just Solve the Energy Crisis?
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Oct 18, 9:58AM CDT
Don't look now, but Lockheed Martin might have just changed the world. Lockheed Martin has a compact fusion reactor. Yes, that Lockheed Martin. Still shot from Lockheed Martin video . On Oct. 15, in a laconic press release stretching...
LMT: 186.43 (+0.88), FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22), XOM: 94.59 (-0.51), BP: 42.90 (+0.06), SPWR: 30.31 (-0.52)
First Solar Installs Inaugural Panel at South America's Largest PV Plant
Business Wire - Fri Oct 17, 3:59PM CDT
--Electricity generated by plant will be competitively priced in region
FSLR: 56.16 (-1.22)