Tag Archive for ‘alternative energy’

Westinghouse Solar Inc. (WEST) is a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems. The Company’s award-winning patented solar panel technology reduces the parts count by 80% and labor costs by 50% relative to ordinary panels, while improving aesthetics, safety and performance. WEST has over 25 pending or issued patents related to solar panel installation technology. It sells its products across - Continue Reading »

Shares of Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: ENER), a global provider of lightweight, flexible solar products and systems for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop market, gained 42% to close at $0.29, with close to 3.15 million shares exchanged. Wednesday’s trading volume was nearly four times the 10-day average. ENER shares have gained 29.5% in the last five days, though the - Continue Reading »

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (QTWW) is a fully integrated alternative energy company engaged in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies and alternative fuel vehicles. The Company’s Schneider Power Inc. subsidiary and Asola Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH affiliate complement its emerging renewable energy presence through the development and ownership of wind and - Continue Reading »

The shares of Power-One Inc. (Nasdaq: PWER) surged 14.9% over the last week, supported by expectations that the Japan crisis as well as the high oil prices environment would boost the demand for solar panels at higher levels than previously expected. Accordingly, the nuclear disaster in Japan has eliminated the previously issued concerns that governments’ subsidy programs for alternative energy - Continue Reading »

Broadwind Energy (BWEN) is a precision manufacturer and services provider in the energy and infrastructure markets. Its major product lines include towers for the wind industry, gears for the energy and infrastructure markets and services primarily oriented to the wind energy market. The Company’s business began in specialty welding and gear manufacturing. It leveraged its welding expertise and began to - Continue Reading »

Ener1 Inc. (Nasdaq: HEV) shares soared 16% this morning after the company reported record revenue and shrinking losses in Q4 2010. Despite the strong growth, HEV’s shares plunged 29% over the last year, as the market has concerns about the company’s ability of deploying the production of lithium ion batteries to a profitable level before running out of cash. With - Continue Reading »