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		<title>(DPL) Alternative-Energy Stock Outlook &#8211; November 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/19/dpl-alternative-energy-stock-outlook-november-2011-industry-outlook/87281</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been inversely related to the prices of petroleum products and directly related to the fortunes of the economy. In the near term, however, the fortunes of the alternative energy players are undergoing a radical transformation. On one hand, the continuing European debt crisis has led to the U.S. Federal Reserve reducing its growth forecast, raised projections for unemployment and leaning on buying more mortgage debt to tide over a troubled economy. The U.S. economy was not able to completely shake off the negative momentum that plagued it in 2010. In the first nine months of 2011, the economy was affected by unseasonal and harsh weather, heightened uncertainty spawned by the crisis in the Eurozone, a drop in federal defense purchases, and ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke&#8217;s Wind Power Power&#8217;s Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/15/duk-dukes-wind-power-powers-delaware-municipal-electric-corporation/83195</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electric Utilities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy Corporation (DUK), will build and operate a new Laurel Hill Windpower Project in Lycoming County, north-central Pennsylvania. Under a 25-year agreement, it will sell the electricity generated from it to Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC). The company already owns and operates the 70-MW North Allegheny Wind power Project in Blair and Cambria counties, Pennsylvania, which was acquired from Gamesa Energy USA in May 2009. Pennsylvania’s second new 69-megawatt (MW) Laurel Hill Windpower Project comprises 30 Siemens wind turbines, each capable of generating 2.3 MW. Laurel Hill is capable enough to generate electricity that will power more than 20,000 homes. In August 2011, Duke Energy Renewables had begun construction of the Laurel Hill Project and is expected to start commercial operation ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEP) Alternative Energy Stock Outlook &#8211; July 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/27/aep-alternative-energy-stock-outlook-july-2011-industry-outlook/79944</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The growth outlook of alternative energy companies is inversely related to the prices of petroleum products and directly related to the fortunes of the economy. The recent thaw in oil prices is casting a shadow over this emerging momentum. But even despite the pullback in oil prices, they still remain above historical levels. Nevertheless, we believe that a temporary oil price thaw will do limited, if any, damage to the emerging positive alternative energy narrative. Per the Energy Information Administration (EIA) the projected U.S. refiner crude oil average acquisition cost will rise from $102 per barrel in 2011 to $108 per barrel in 2012. The U.S. economy was not able to completely shake off the negative momentum that plagued the economy in 2010. In the first half of 2011, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(TOT) TOTAL S.A. Sheds U.K. Downstream Business</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/tot-total-s-a-sheds-u-k-downstream-business/77139</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Integrated oil and gas company TOTAL S.A. (TOT) decided to sell most of its downstream assets in the United Kingdom to Rontec Investments LLP for £400 million or $647.4 million. The downstream assets earmarked for sale include TOTAL&#8217;s UK retail network, comprising 810 TOTAL-branded service stations, its Butler heating oil business, the associated logistics infrastructure, plus TOTAL&#8217;s Channel Islands and Isle of Man businesses. One of the leading independent forecourt groups in the United Kingdom, Snax24, independent principal investment firm, Grovepoint and Investec, an international specialist bank and asset manager joined hands to form the Rontec Investments consortium. The selling of TOTAL&#8217;s European assets is in sync with the company&#8217;s strategy to downsize its downstream portfolio while giving more emphasis to its Exploration and Production (E&#38;P) operations. Despite the sale ]]></description>
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		<title>(A) Company News for May 16, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/16/a-company-news-for-may-16-2011-corporate-summary/74126</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 17:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Agilent Technologies&#8217; (NYSE:A) Q2 EPS of $0.74, ex-items, topped the Zacks Consensus Estimates of $0.65 per share •    Nvidia&#8217;s (NASDAQ:NVDA) Q1 EPS of $0.27 topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19 per share •    Alibaba Group restructured the ownership of Alipay without informing Yahoo Inc (Nasdaq:YHOO) and Softbank and shares of Yahoo fell subsequently •    CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share of $0.46, in line the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were driven by growing demand for the company’s products, partially offset by weakness in Europe •    Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE:JWN) posted earnings growth of 32.7% to reach $0.69 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 from $0.52 per share earned in the year-ago period. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROI) SunPower Gets A Big Boost From Big Oil</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/10/roi-sunpower-gets-a-big-boost-from-big-oil/73589</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U’s Monday, May 9, 2011 I haven’t written much about solar recently, and for good reason: There really hasn’t been much to write about. Many U.S. solar panel companies have gone belly-up, like EPV Solar, whose intellectual property was purchased by New Millennium Solar Equipment Corporation. Others, like Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), have outsourced their manufacturing operations overseas. Even that hasn’t helped this struggling U.S. manufacturer, whose shares are trading for just over a $1. Still others have merged with or been bought out by larger competitors, like Advanced Solar. Running out of money, it was acquired in November of 2009 by Applied Materials (Nasdaq: AMAT). Or OptiSolar, which was acquired for $400 million by First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) in March of 2009. But ]]></description>
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		<title>(CAG) Company News for May 2, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/02/cag-company-news-for-may-2-2011-corporate-summary/72923</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/02/cag-company-news-for-may-2-2011-corporate-summary/72923#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 19:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Research firm  Argus downgraded Flextronics International Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX) from &#8220;buy&#8221; to &#8220;hold&#8221; rating •    Merck &#38; Co. Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:MRK) earnings per share (excluding  special items) for the first quarter of 2011 came in at 92 cents, well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 84 cents and the year-ago earnings of 83 cents •    Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON) reported Q1 EPS of $0.80, ex-items, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate •    Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) fell after Citigroup downgraded the company from &#8220;buy to &#8220;hold&#8221; rating,&#8221; citing valuation •    ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) made an unsolicited bid for Ralcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE:RAH), according to a report •    Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) reported a jump in its first-quarter 2011 profits, benefiting from higher oil prices and stronger refining margins. Earnings per share ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Earns Conditional Loan from U.S. Department of Energy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/spwra-sunpower-earns-conditional-loan-from-u-s-department-of-energy/71383</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/spwra-sunpower-earns-conditional-loan-from-u-s-department-of-energy/71383#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) announced that it received a conditional loan guarantee of $1.187 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its 250 Megawatt (MW) California Valley Solar Ranch power plant. Once completed this photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant will be one of the largest in the world. The work on this project is expected to start in the second half of 2011. The solar plant is partially expected to begin operations by the end of 2011 with the balance coming on line in 2012 and 2013. This project once completed will provide power to 100,000 homes and will be a contributor to the state of California’s effort to generate 33% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. NRG Solar, a unit of NRG Energy Inc. (NRG), has ]]></description>
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		<title>(FSLR) Alternative Energy Industry Outlook &#8211; March 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/08/fslr-alternative-energy-industry-outlook-march-2011-industry-outlook/68290</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The growth outlook of alternative energy companies is directly related to the fortunes of the economy and inversely to the prices of petroleum products. Trends on both fronts appear be favoring the alternative energy industry at present. The U.S. economy has shaken off the negative momentum that appeared to be taking hold in the middle of 2010. The fourth quarter GDP report, despite the subsequent negative revision, is showing the resumption of sustainable economic growth. Importantly, the drivers of economic growth appear to have shifted the more stable consumer spending side. Major economic reports, such as the ISM Indices, leading indicators and consumer confidence are all showing signs of renewed strength. Even the labor market appears to have turned the corner as the weekly jobless claims numbers and the February ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) Alternative Energy Industry Outlook &#8211; January 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/18/eia-alternative-energy-industry-outlook-january-2011-industry-outlook/65345</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUTLOOK Like everyone else, the Alternative Energy industry was hit hard by the Great Recession and essentially remains in recovery mode. And while the economy is in recovery mode, so is our hope for the industry. The growth outlook of alternative energy companies is closely tied to the fortunes of the economy. Despite some lingering concerns, the global economic expansion remains on track. Per the Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its latest release U.S. electricity consumption is expected to rise year-over-year by 4.7% in 2010. Going forward, in fiscal 2011 we expect the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow 3.7% year-over-year. Along with this, a faster decline in the unemployment rate will jack up electricity demand, funneling investor interest in the sector. Also, the outlook for the major emerging ]]></description>
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		<title>(NRG) NRG Energy Announces Aquisition of Solar Unit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/20/nrg-nrg-energy-announces-aquisition-of-solar-unit/62424</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/20/nrg-nrg-energy-announces-aquisition-of-solar-unit/62424#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy generation company  NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) announced that its unit NRG Solar has acquired a 290 megawatt (MW) solar project from First Solar Inc. (FSLR). This acquisition cements NRG Energy&#8217;s alliance with First Solar, as the latter has recently agreed to assist NRG Energy to develop another solar project in New Mexico. The construction work of the 290 MW Agua Caliente solar project will be completed by 2014. This project will create 400 jobs during the construction process and, once operational, will be the largest photovoltaic solar power plant in the world. The Yuma County, Arizona based solar power project has already executed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas &#38; Electric (PCG) for delivery of green power. This solar project will provide zero-emission power and in that ]]></description>
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		<title>(ESLR) Evergeen Solar Earns Solar Panel Qualification in England</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/29/eslr-evergeen-solar-earns-solar-panel-qualification-in-england/60769</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Evergreen Solar Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Massachusetts-based Evergreen Solar Inc.’s (ESLR) fortunes look sunnier in England after a panel variant of the company, ES-A series qualified for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) of the United Kingdom&#8217;s Department of Energy. The certification is mandatory for solar panels to be used for the Renewables Cash-Back Scheme and therefore, vital for Evergreen Solar. The Renewables Cash-Back Scheme has been active in the UK since April 2010. Per the scheme, homeowners and communities along the coast who install solar panels are even paid for the electricity they generate and consume themselves. Given the fact that the UK has more than 19,000 miles of coastline, the certification is an early Christmas gift for Evergreen Solar. Evergreen Solar’s spotlight on U.K. comes at an opportune moment with The UK Renewable Energy Strategy ]]></description>
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		<title>(JASO) JA Solar Holdings Analyst Upgrades Shares to Outperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/25/jaso-ja-solar-holdings-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-outperform/56327</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/25/jaso-ja-solar-holdings-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-outperform/56327#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Canadian Solar Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently upgraded our recommendation for JA Solar Holdings Company Ltd. (JASO) from Neutral to Outperform. Leading pure-play solar cell company JA Solar caters to a geographically-diverse pan-continental customer base, which spans Germany, Italy, the U.S., Spain, India, Korea, China and Japan. The company also effectively uses its location advantage in China, with Chinese low-cost solar module manufacturers contributing a substantial portion of its revenue. JA Solar is based at Ningjin in the Hebei province of the People’s Republic of China and manufactures high-performance solar cells. The company is a recent start-up entity, established in May 2005, which commenced manufacturing operations in April 2006. JA Solar was incorporated in July 2006 followed by its initial public offering in February, 2007. JA Solar’s principal customers are solar module manufacturers, who assemble ]]></description>
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		<title>(FSLR) First Solar Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/22/fslr-first-solar-third-quarter-2010-earnings-preview/56083</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/22/fslr-first-solar-third-quarter-2010-earnings-preview/56083#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Solar Inc. (FSLR) is slated to release its third quarter 2010 results on Thursday, October 28, 2010. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter is $1.92 per share, representing an annualized growth of 7.3%. Previous Quarter Performance First Solar posted second-quarter 2010 earnings of $1.84 surpassing the Zacks Consensus earnings per share (EPS) estimate of $1.60 by 24 cents. It however, fell short of the year-ago quarterly EPS of $2.11. First Solar’s quarterly revenues were $587.9 million, up 12% from $525.9 million in the second quarter of 2009, soundly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $550 million. The upside came from increased production volumes and systems revenue, partially offset by a decline in pricing and lower Euro exchange rates. Also compared to the first quarter of 2010, ]]></description>
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		<title>(FSLR) First Solar Signs Contract Expansions With Seven Customers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/14/fslr-first-solar-signs-contract-expansions-with-seven-customers/55123</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Solar Inc. (FSLR) has signed contract volume expansion agreements with seven customers leading to a 380 megawatt (MW) increase in its order backlog for 2011 over previously announced volumes. The expanded contracts are with existing customers and will serve predominantly European markets. The new contracts are in line with First Solar’s plan to add manufacturing capacity in Germany and France to better meet local demand and encourage the development of the market for utility-scale solar electricity. The company generates a lion’s share of its sales from Germany (65% in 2009). First Solar employs more than 4,700 associates worldwide. With an expected annual production capacity in excess of 1.3 gigawatts (GW) in Germany, the U.S. and Malaysia in 2010, First Solar is one of the world&#8217;s leading producers of photovoltaic ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Selected by Several U.S. Government Agencies</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/01/spwra-sunpower-selected-by-several-u-s-government-agencies/50014</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Contractors]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[China Sunergy Company Limited]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) was selected by a number of U.S. government agencies to install solar projects. The government agencies include the Department of Energy&#8217;s National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), the General Services Administration (GSA), the Navy and the Air Force. SunPower expects to create more than 1000 local jobs while executing these projects.  These contracts represent a minimum of 20 megawatts (MW) of new solar projects for SunPower. SunPower is focused on nurturing and enlarging its U.S. market, which generated 34% of its revenues in the second quarter of 2010. The company has been proactive in tapping the government sector in the U.S. since 1999 resulting in the installation of more than 20 MW of solar power systems at U.S. government facilities. Looking ahead, SunPower seeks to establish itself as ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Alternative Energy Stock Review &#8211; August 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/26/gdp-alternative-energy-stock-review-august-2010/49464</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUTLOOK Like everyone else, the Alternative Energy industry was hit hard by the Great Recession and essentially remains in a recovery mode. And while stock prices of alternative energy companies have recovered from their lows, valuations still remain quite attractive by historical standards. Overall industry fundamentals are expected to continue the improving trend into the second half of 2010 and beyond. Notwithstanding current concerns about the near-term the economic outlook, the improving economic scene &#8212; both here in the U.S. as well as worldwide &#8212; should help the industry’s recovery process along. Overall, results from alternative energy companies in the second half of 2010 are expected to be a significant improvement over the year-earlier levels. The growth outlook of alternative energy companies is closely tied to the fortunes of the ]]></description>
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		<title>(FSLR) First Solar Acquires NextLight</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/13/fslr-first-solar-acquires-nextlight/43245</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Solar Inc. (FSLR) completed the acquisition of solar development firm NextLight Renewable Power LLC, from private equity firm Energy Capital Partners. First Solar acquired NextLight in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $297 million. First Solar through the acquisition at one fell swoop increased its power purchase agreement to 2.2 GW for utility-scale solar projects in North America. The transaction represents another strategic step in the company’s expansion in the U.S. utility-scale power market, which began in 2007 with the acquisition of Turner Renewable Energy. Subsequently, the company acquired the ongoing solar projects from OptiSolar in 2009 and Edison International (EIX) in 2010. The first project of NextLight that is expected to start construction is the 290 MW Agua Caliente Solar Project in Yuma County, Arizona. The California Public ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Is Selected By Teams Participating In Decathlon Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/06/20/spwra-sunpower-is-selected-by-teams-participating-in-decathlon-europe/40811</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[China Sunergy Company Limited]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) was selected by six of the 17 university teams participating in Solar Decathlon Europe, to be held at Madrid in June 2010. The Solar Decathlon is one of the world&#8217;s most prestigious solar home-building competitions. SunPower generated 53% of its revenue from European customers in fiscal 2009. The six teams will use SunPower&#8217;s solar panels to power homes the students have designed, and are building for the competition. SunPower panels were used by the teams, which stood first in the last three Solar Decathlon competitions held in the U.S. The Solar Decathlon Europe, organized by the Spanish Ministry of Housing, is modeled after the Solar Decathlon that is held by the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. every two years. In this first European competition, decathletes will ]]></description>
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		<title>(FSLR) First Solar Plans Doubling of German Plant</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/06/13/fslr-first-solar-plans-doubling-of-german-plant/39701</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Solar Inc. (FSLR) announced its intent to double the capacity of its German manufacturing plant in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany , which will create several hundred new jobs in the process. First Solar already employs more than 600 associates in its Frankfurt manufacturing plant. The company is in advanced stages of discussion with the German regional and federal authorities to obtain the necessary regulatory permits and financial framework for the expansion. The expansion would be the first major foreign direct investment in the German green technology sector in fiscal 2010. It would double the annual capacity of the Frankfurt manufacturing plant to around 446 megawatts (MW) by the fourth quarter of 2011 from the current capacity of 223 MW. First Solar is expanding its presence in Germany with a focus ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Wins Another Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/06/02/spwra-sunpower-wins-another-contract/39042</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) won a contract from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (“SRVUSD&#8221;) board of education to install high efficiency solar power systems totaling more than 3 megawatts (MW) at six schools in the district. Construction will be completed by the end of fiscal 2011. SRVUSD encompasses the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, and San Ramon as well as a small portion of the cities of Walnut Creek and Pleasanton. The district comprises 34 schools serving more than 28,000 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. SRVUSD will finance the purchase of the systems using low interest bearing Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) available as a result of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). QSCBs allow schools to borrow at cheap rates for equipping, ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Alternative Energy Stock Review &#8211; May 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/24/gdp-alternative-energy-stock-review-may-2010-industry-outlook/38232</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 03:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUTLOOK The Alternative Energy industry is going through a recovery after emerging from the global recession and the cascading fall in global crude oil prices. Last year, quite a few alternative energy companies were in the trough. And although these companies have recovered from their lows, their valuations still remain attractive. The growth of alternative energy companies is closely tied to the fortunes of the economy. Despite some lingering concerns, particularly in the wake of the European sovereign debt issue, the global economic expansion remains on track. The outlook for the U.S. and key emerging markets remains positive. In the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 3.2%, while sale of electricity to the industrial sector, per the Energy Information Administration (EIA) Incorporatedreased by 2.7% ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower&#8217;s First Quarter Loss Widens</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/17/spwra-sunpowers-first-quarter-loss-widens/37296</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) reported a first-quarter loss per share of 4 cents, a penny more than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a 3-cent loss. However, on a GAAP basis, the company reported a quarterly EPS of 13 cents, compared to a 12-cent loss in the year-ago quarter. The first quarter of fiscal 2010 GAAP results, however, were boosted year over year due to a 33 cents per share tax benefit. Operational Results SunPower generated revenues of $347 million in the reported quarter, compared with $212 million in the first quarter of 2009 and $548 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The company’s Components and Systems segments accounted for 81% and 19% of quarterly revenues, respectively. SunPower’s quarterly gross margin on a GAAP basis was 20.7% with an operating loss ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Corporation Raised $250 Million in Two Offerings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/12/spwra-sunpower-corporation-raised-250-million-in-two-offerings/33498</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) raised $250 million to replenish its liquidity subsequent to its acquisition of European solar power plant developer SunRay Renewable Energy. SunPower raised the amount in two separate offerings of senior cash convertible debentures due 2015 at a coupon rate of 4.5%. Both the offerings have already closed in April 2010. The debentures will pay interest semi-annually on Mar 15 and Sep 15 beginning Sep 15, 2010, at a rate of 4.5% per annum, and will mature on Mar 15, 2015. The company intends to use the proceeds to replenish its cash reserves used in the acquisition of SunRay Renewable Energy. Headquartered in San Jose, California, SunPower designs, develops, manufactures, markets and sells high-performance solar electric power technology products, systems and services worldwide for residential, commercial and utility-scale ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Expands into Europe and Middle East &#8211; Acquires SunRay</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/29/spwra-sunpower-expands-into-europe-and-middle-east-acquires-sunray/32115</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) is focused on gaining a firmer foothold in the rapidly expanding European and the Middle Eastern solar market. With this intent the company acquired leading European solar power plant developer – SunRay Renewable Energy. The total consideration for the acquisition is approximately $277 million consisting of approximately $263 million in cash and $14 million in promissory notes. SunRay with offices spread across Europe and the Middle East will expand SunPower’s network. At the same time the acquisition will expand SunPower’s project pipeline by more than 1,200 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in various stages of development in Italy, France, Israel, Spain, the United Kingdom and Greece. Headquartered in San Jose, California, SunPower designs, develops, manufactures, markets and sells high-performance solar electric power technology products, systems and ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Earnings Significantly Beat Consensus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/27/spwra-sunpower-earnings-significantly-beat-consensus/31433</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corp. (SPWRA) reported fourth-quarter EPS of 47 cents (including 3 cents of accounting investigation expense), better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents. However, on a GAAP basis the company reported a quarterly EPS of 9 cents, compared to 20 cents in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Operational Results SunPower generated $548 million of revenue in the reported quarter, compared to $465 million in the third quarter of 2009 and $398 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The company’s Components and Systems segments accounted for 62% and 38% of quarterly revenue, respectively. SunPower’s quarterly gross margin on a GAAP basis was 20.3% with an operating income of $43.0 million. In contrast, in the third quarter of 2009, the company’s gross margin was 21.5%, with an operating income ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Corporation to Build Solar Project</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/18/spwra-sunpower-corporation-to-build-solar-project/31213</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) announced that it will design and construct a 1-megawatt solar power system at the Yolo County Justice Center in Woodland, California. Yolo County, which will own the system and associated renewable energy credits, is financing the purchase using multiple funding sources Incorporatedluding clean renewable energy bonds and qualified energy conservation bonds. The bonds were financed by Bank of America (BAC). It also assisted the county in securing a 15-year loan from the California Energy Commission. The solar power system is expected to be operational by Sep 2010 and will utilize SunPower solar panels. SunPower’s solar panels are automated to follow the sun&#8217;s movement during the day Incorporatedreasing sunlight capture by up to 25% over conventional fixed-tilt systems, while significantly reducing land use requirements. According to conversion formulas ]]></description>
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		<title>(FSLR) First Solar Sells Project to Southern Company</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/16/fslr-first-solar-sells-project-to-southern-company/30728</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Solar Inc. (FSLR) has sold a 30 megawatt (AC) photovoltaic solar power project to Southern Company (SO) and Turner Renewable Energy. The Cimarron I photovoltaic solar power project is adjacent to the Vermejo Park Ranch in northern New Mexico . First Solar is developing the project and is providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services. First Solar will also provide operation and maintenance services under a 25-year contract. The facility will supply power to approximately 9,000 homes, or 18,000 residents, and displace over 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year. Construction of the solar array will begin in March, with completion and commercial operation expected by year-end 2010. It will consist of approximately 0.5 million photovoltaic modules constructed with First Solar&#8217;s patented thin film semiconductor technology. Turner Renewable Energy ]]></description>
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		<title>(FSLR) Profit From the “Solar Shift” With These Five Firms</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/21/fslr-profit-from-the-%e2%80%9csolar-shift%e2%80%9d-with-these-five-firms/25639</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Energy and Infrastructure Expert Thursday, January 21, 2010: Issue #1180 “Skill to do comes of doing.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson This simple statement fits the progress of the solar energy sector over the past 50 years. In terms of that filtering down to solar stocks, however, the progress is more intermittent. The solar energy sector was one of the bright investment spots in 2007 and 2008, but was conspicuously absent from the big rally of 2009. A closer look reveals that there isn’t actually too much holding the sector back in the United States. And I’ve got five companies aiming to take advantage of this up-and-coming area… From Science Project to Mainstream Power Source… Almost Back in 1954, Daryl Chapin and Calvin Fuller created the first photovoltaic ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Corporation Surpasses, Trims Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/26/spwra-sunpower-corporation-surpasses-trims-outlook/18796</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corporation (SPWRA) has reported third quarter earnings of 28 cents per share, a penny above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 27 cents. However, the company trimmed its outlook for fiscal 2009. The company revised its revenue guidance for fiscal 2009 to be in the range $1.43 &#8211; $1.5 billion from the earlier guidance range of $1.35 &#8211; $1.7 billion. Likewise, the company revised its earnings of share [EPS] guidance range for fiscal 2009 to 50 &#8211; 60 cents from earlier guidance range of 45 &#8211; 90 cents. SunPower’s top line rose to $466 million in the quarter from $298 million in the second quarter of 2009 and $378 million in the third quarter of 2008. In the reported quarter, its Components and Systems segments generated 64% and 36% of ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) SunPower Teams Up to Build Solar Plant in Italy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/23/spwra-sunpower-teams-up-to-build-solar-plant-in-italy/15873</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SunPower Corp. (SPWRA) recently teamed up with SunRay Renewable Energy to construct a 24MW solar electric power plant in Montalto di Castro, Italy. This project is the first phase of a planned 100MW development that is expected to be fully operational in 2010. This would be Italy’s largest operating solar power plant after completion. Spread over 80 hectares, the Montalto di Castro project is owned by SunRay Renewable Energy. The company has engaged SunPower to design and construct the power plant apart from providing ongoing operations and maintenance services for the project. The project is being financed by a consortium of primary international and Italian. Electricity produced at the plant will find a ready market locally and any surplus will be added to Italy’s national electric grid. SunPower is focused ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPWRA) Solar Energy: A Bright Spot In The Alternative Energy Sector</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/07/30/wmt-solar-energy-a-bright-spot-in-the-alternative-energy-sector/11605</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist Flying home from our conference in Victoria, and looking out the window of the airplane taking me home, I begin to understand the vast opportunity we have by looking over the rooftops of homes and business parks alike. The thought that jumps to mind is that solar power isn’t going to be “alternative energy” for much longer. In spite of the current economic malaise and market downturn we’re navigating through, solar energy is one of the few bright spots (pun intended) in the alternative energy space. The reason? Continued advances in solar panel technology are resulting in cheaper, more efficient panels. Government subsidies at both the state and federal levels are making the installation of residential solar more compelling than ever. Here’s why solar is ]]></description>
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		<title>(JASO) JA Solar Adds Weight to Its Pockets  &#8211; Analyst Blog</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chinese solar-cell manufacturer JA Solar Holdings Company Ltd. (JASO) bagged two three-year term loans of 620 million RMB ($90.9 million) from the Export-Import Bank of China at below the benchmark interest rate set by the People&#8217;s Bank of China. The infusion will strengthen the balance sheet apart from lowering the overall cost of capital of cash-rich JA Solar. The company at the end of the first quarter of 2009 had cash and cash equivalents of $249.2 million, and total credit facility worth $213.7 million as of Mar 31, out of which $76.1 million has been availed. JA Solar is playing it right and in sharp contrast to its solar peers due to dried funding for solar project. However improved results in the second quarter from solar players such as SunPower ]]></description>
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