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China Sunergy (CSUN) Buys 2 Solar Module Manufacturers for $47 Million
China Sunergy just announced the purchase of 2 solar module manufacturers, CEEG (Shanghai) Solar Science & Technology Co., Ltd and CEEG (Nan Jing) New Energy Co., Ltd, for a total price of approximately $47 million. The company is funding the transaction on its own, and will pay for the acquisitions in a series of installments. [...]
Continue reading...Converted Organics (COIN) Announces Shipment To Liberty Acres Fertilizer Corporation
18 March 2010 – 8:35 am PDT
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Converted Organics just announced that they have shipped their LC 1-1-1 liquid organic fertilizer to Liberty Acres Fertilizer Corporation, a major East Coast fertilizer distributor with centers in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company expects to ship more of this product to Liberty Acres in the next few weeks. In a press [...]
Continue reading...Finding value with a “green†lens
18 March 2010 – 7:35 am PDT
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Starting today, one of the world’s largest private equity firms – The Carlyle Group – will look for opportunities to improve operations and create value through environmental innovation during the assessment of potential acquisitions. Carlyle’s new environmental due diligence process – called EcoValuScreen – is the result of a collaboration between Carlyle, EDF, and The [...]
Continue reading...Raser Tech (RZ) Beats Estimates As Company Starts To Generate Revenue
18 March 2010 – 6:25 am PDT
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Raser Technologies (RZ) is moving higher in premarket trading after reporting better than expected results last night. The company reported a loss of .07/share which beat the estimate of -.11/share and is a big improvement over the year ago quarter when the company reported a loss of .17/share. That’s in large part due to the [...]
Continue reading...STR Holdings (STRI) Smashes Estimates, Guides Higher
17 March 2010 – 5:25 pm PDT
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STR Holdings (STRI) impressed Wall St after the bell today smashing estimates and guiding higher. The stock is up about 4% in after hours trading after the company reported an EPS of .42/share which is nearly double the analyst estimates. Revenues also came in higher than estimates at $80 million vs the analyst estimate of [...]
Continue reading...Texas can create new, green jobs by aggressively conserving water
17 March 2010 – 3:25 pm PDT
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Guest post by Kate Robertson, Energy Efficiency Specialist for Environmental Defense Fund and author for the Texas Green Jobs Guidebook. In this challenging economy, Texans are looking for rewarding careers that can put them on the path toward financial stability. However, many are unfamiliar with the opportunities offered by the growing green economy, which is [...]
Continue reading...Akeena Solar (AKNS) To Handle Installation For Lowe’s
17 March 2010 – 9:50 am PDT
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Akeena Solar just announced that it will begin offering solar installations services for Lowe’s customers. The company will offer these services via 21 Lowe’s stores in California. Akeena’s Andalay AC solar panels are already available in these Lowe’s stores through Lowe’s Energy Centers. In a press release, Barry Cinnamon , CEO of Akeena Solar,commented on [...]
Continue reading...First Solar (FSLR) Becomes Part Of Desertec Initiative
17 March 2010 – 9:50 am PDT
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First Solar just announced that it is now an Associated Partner in the Desertec Industrial Initiative, which aims to demonstrate the potentila of photovoltaic (PV) solar technology to produce power in desert areas by using a combination of PV solar and wind energy to supply a significant percentage of electricity for the Middle East, Northern [...]
Continue reading...Suntech (STP) Solar Panels Chosen For 4.7 MW Solar Plant in Taiwan
17 March 2010 – 8:45 am PDT
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Suntech just announced that its solar panels have been selected to power what will be the biggest solar power plant in Taiwan. The new plant , which will be owned and operated by Taiwan Power Company, will be installed in Young’an,Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Liao Wen Sing, Vice President of Fortune Electric Co, which is developing the [...]
Continue reading...Into social media? Like what EDF does? Intern with us!
16 March 2010 – 3:15 pm PDT
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We're looking for a Temporary Communications Associate to work with us (from April through August) on our social media strategy and to help us develop and manage this summer's Climate Corps project. Apply by March 23! Job Description The Associate will join a fast-paced, dynamic, nationwide team in EDF’s Corporate Partnerships and Marketing Communications programs [...]
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18 March 2010 – 8:35 am PDT
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