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Analysts slam SunPower after unexpected 1Q loss
April 24, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Revenue slides 22 percent as leading American crystalline silicon solar panel maker sees 'most challenging quarter' since IPO.
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Backhanded compliments for Green Bank idea?
Some of cleantech's most famous names are weighing in on U.S. lawmaker Chris Van Hollen's proposal for a bank with the sole purpose of financing cleantech projects in the United States.
The ringing endorsements? "Imaginative" and "creative," according to an e-mail Van Hollen's office sent out today.
Another imaginative, creative bank
Ausra scores $25.5M for new equipment sales focus
April 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Previous and new investors pump equity into solar thermal equipment sales business, just three months after Ausra announced layoffs.
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Another U.S. stimulus package in the works?
April 21, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
A member of Obama's transition team says he thinks a smaller stimulus is on the way for cleantech.
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FERC approves $10B grid upgrade for wind projects
April 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Regulatory body says OK to rate incentives for 3,000-mile, multi-state project to transport 12 GW of wind power on high voltage transmission lines.
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Taking deposits: Cleantech Bank of America?
A U.S. lawmaker from Maryland today took the first step to create a bank with the sole purpose of financing cleantech projects in the United States.
Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen introduced the Green Bank Act of 2009, which would create a bank initially capitalized with $10 billion funded through the sale of bonds. The tax-exempt government-owned bank would then be able to offer financing to clean energy and energy efficiency projects within the country's borders.
The name GreenBank is already taken by a commercial bank in Tennessee with roots dating back to 1890.
FuelCell Energy rises on analyst comments
March 11, 2009 - by Christine Blackman -
Company's share price rises 15.38 percent today, even as analyst lowers earning expectations.
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Clean air conditioner now runs on the sun
March 3, 2009 - by Christine Blackman -
Coolerado’s solar powered cooler reduces energy demand using thermodynamics instead of chemicals that deplete ozone.
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First Solar buys OptiSolar's pipeline of projects for $400M
March 2, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Deal represents thin film panel maker's biggest step into utility solar, as another solar technology developer takes a step back.
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NRG Energy, eSolar sign 500 MW solar deal
February 23, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
NRG makes first solar investment as eSolar moves from being a power developer to a technology provider.
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