Encore Clean Energy Inc., SunPower Corporation, Distributed Energy Systems Corporation, Alchemy Enterprises Ltd. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Provide Perspectives on Energy Arena
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., April 27, 2006 - http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/ (RES) a leading investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector presents “Refining Strategies to Deliver Energy Efficiency and Green Technology Innovation”, a look at how the market is evolving in the US with respect to the impact of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. As companies strive to meet emerging demands, opportunities to change and diversify products and services present themselves. Encore Clean Energy Inc., SunPower Corporation, Distributed Energy Systems Corporation, Alchemy Enterprises Ltd. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. give an indication as to where they stand in relation to capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the market.
Encore Clean Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ECLNE) company Director Larry Shultz has said that their company’s product, the Magnetic Piston Generator is a, “heat recovery technology which converts waste heat into electricity. This technology, looking forward, is really the key to our thrust into the clean energy marketplace because what most people don’t know is that for every mega watt of electricity generated in the United States, more than a mega watt of heat goes up in smoke, either up a smoke stack or through a cooling tower.” Further he said that, “American industry is very inefficient where all of that heat is wasted. So what the MPG technology does is it converts that wasted heat into electricity whereby we can continue to harness up to 20% of that wasted energy.”
According to Julie Blunden, Vice President of External Affairs for SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR), “we think that SunPower’s growth is a good example of how public policy is helping to drive capital investment as well as technology advances. Our investors and suppliers see that the solar power market is growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world and have supported our growth to meet that demand. Within the next decade, solar will be at a price parity with retail electricity rates in much of the developed world, offering SunPower access to the trillion dollar global electric market.”
Distributed Energy Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: DESC) President and Director Walter Schroeder says that, “innovators of energy sustainability fall into three distinct categories: manufacturers, developers or integrators.” Further to this he reveals, ”the states that are doing the most are California (who are way out ahead), New York and New Jersey. Connecticut and Massachusetts get honorable mention.”
Commenting on the position of Alchemy Enterprises Ltd., Jonathan Read, President and CEO stated that, “as we are the producers of a power source, we’re reliant on our customer to work with the states on end-user tax credits. We are actively working to position ourselves for Federal tax credits and or grants as it relates to alternative energy.” Talking about government incentives, Read explains, “there are two tiers of state and Federal tax incentives. The first is for the producer of alternative energy technologies and the second tier involves provisions and tax incentives for end users (ie. motorists), which we would partner with once our technology is fully fleshed out and proven.”
As the market grows, we are seeing companies such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) expanding their range of services, with the launch of a compact household cogeneration unit, which combines “the world’s smallest natural gas engine-with an efficiency configured, compact, lightweight power generation system employing Honda’s unique sine-wave inverter technology to create a compact unit suitable for residential use, boasting an energy efficiency of 85%.”
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Thursday, April 27, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Vitasti Inc. Targets Wind in China’s Growing Renewable Energy Market
China’s Demand for Energy Solutions Provide Further Incentive for North American Companies Moving Into the Renewable Energy Sector
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., April 18, 2006 - www.renewableenergystocks.com (RES) and www.china-asiastocks.com/ (CAS) leading investor and industry portals for the renewable energy and China-Asia sector, introduce new-featured company Vitasti, Inc. (OTCBB: VITS), a company which recently acquired 100% of combined assets in Welwind Energy International Corporation (WEIC). Welwind, was founded to build, own and operate wind farms, with an objective to promote sustainable energy in their feature project in China, where development will be centered along the South China Sea.
According to the China Energy Group, the target set for renewable energy by the China National Energy Strategy and Policy 2020 (NESP) is, ”an additional 90 to 100GW of capacity by 2020, including 60 to 70 GW of small-scale hydropower, 20 GW of wind power, (and) 1 GW of biomass-fired electricity.” Vitasti’s project based in China is intended to forge a link between the company’s North American products and services and China’s growing economy. Currently as companies such as CLP Holdings Ltd., (one of Hong Kong’s biggest electricity utilities), invest in wind farms in the country, the spotlight is shifting towards China’s wind energy sector, as plans for an offshore wind project are released.
As some of the country’s top power producers align themselves to take advantage of this market, Vitasti has identified their entry point. Additionally, the company has announced the appointment of Mr. David Wing Yiu Cho to the Board of Directors who brings considerable experience in the Asian marketplace. His professional memberships and associations list from connections to the Securities Association of China, the Hong Kong Stock Brokers Association, Hong Kong Securities Institute and Hong Kong Securities Professionals Association.
Shannon deDelley, Director of Vitasti Inc. has stated that, “China’s galloping economic growth over the past 20 years has meant enormous increases in electrical power demands, 75% of which comes from coal. China is the world's largest coal-consuming country and home to 16 of the world's 20 most polluted cities on the planet. Vitasti believes that through acquisitions, like that of Welwind, it is positioning itself to be a leader in the alternative energy market.”
Featured Company Vitasti, Inc: (RES and CAS are compensated by Vitasti Inc. as disclosed in disclaimer below.)
Vitasti, Inc. (OTCBB: VITS) will be presenting at the InvestorIdeas.com Online Energy Conference being held on April 26th at /forums/Portals/energy.aspx
For More Info on Vitasti: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/CO/VITS/Default.asp
RES also includes a free renewable energy stock list: Click Here
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Source: RenewableEnergyStocks.com, Vitasti Inc.
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., April 18, 2006 - www.renewableenergystocks.com (RES) and www.china-asiastocks.com/ (CAS) leading investor and industry portals for the renewable energy and China-Asia sector, introduce new-featured company Vitasti, Inc. (OTCBB: VITS), a company which recently acquired 100% of combined assets in Welwind Energy International Corporation (WEIC). Welwind, was founded to build, own and operate wind farms, with an objective to promote sustainable energy in their feature project in China, where development will be centered along the South China Sea.
According to the China Energy Group, the target set for renewable energy by the China National Energy Strategy and Policy 2020 (NESP) is, ”an additional 90 to 100GW of capacity by 2020, including 60 to 70 GW of small-scale hydropower, 20 GW of wind power, (and) 1 GW of biomass-fired electricity.” Vitasti’s project based in China is intended to forge a link between the company’s North American products and services and China’s growing economy. Currently as companies such as CLP Holdings Ltd., (one of Hong Kong’s biggest electricity utilities), invest in wind farms in the country, the spotlight is shifting towards China’s wind energy sector, as plans for an offshore wind project are released.
As some of the country’s top power producers align themselves to take advantage of this market, Vitasti has identified their entry point. Additionally, the company has announced the appointment of Mr. David Wing Yiu Cho to the Board of Directors who brings considerable experience in the Asian marketplace. His professional memberships and associations list from connections to the Securities Association of China, the Hong Kong Stock Brokers Association, Hong Kong Securities Institute and Hong Kong Securities Professionals Association.
Shannon deDelley, Director of Vitasti Inc. has stated that, “China’s galloping economic growth over the past 20 years has meant enormous increases in electrical power demands, 75% of which comes from coal. China is the world's largest coal-consuming country and home to 16 of the world's 20 most polluted cities on the planet. Vitasti believes that through acquisitions, like that of Welwind, it is positioning itself to be a leader in the alternative energy market.”
Featured Company Vitasti, Inc: (RES and CAS are compensated by Vitasti Inc. as disclosed in disclaimer below.)
Vitasti, Inc. (OTCBB: VITS) will be presenting at the InvestorIdeas.com Online Energy Conference being held on April 26th at /forums/Portals/energy.aspx
For More Info on Vitasti: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/CO/VITS/Default.asp
RES also includes a free renewable energy stock list: Click Here
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Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and/or IR firm and is not the opinion of our web sites. These sites are currently compensated for by its "featured company "Vitasti, Inc. (OTCBB: VITS), Thirty five hundred dollars per month, plus two thousand a month in one forty-four stock.
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Friday, March 31, 2006
InvestorIdeas.com™ and Leading Energy Portals Present Upcoming Online Investor and Industry Energy Conference Featuring Opportunities in Renewable Ene
Industry Experts and Public Companies Discuss Rising Energy Costs and Investing in Green Technologies
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., March 30th, 2006 - http://www.investorideas.com/™, and its two leading energy portals, RenewableEnergyStocks.com and OilandGasStockNews.com, updates the list of industry participants for its Online Energy Investor Conference to be held on April 26th, 2006 and archived thereafter. The conference format will be an audio presentation and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation featuring industry analysts and experts, as well as presenting public companies. Public Companies and Industry Experts provide a comprehensive energy sector overview as they discuss renewable and clean energy, oil, natural gas and coal. Investors and media can gain insight into market movement and opportunities within the diverse and rapidly growing energy sector as we move towards a diversified energy portfolio.
As the nation is faced with rising energy costs, dependency on foreign oil and an overall environmental risk, the energy sector has experienced significant opportunity as the industry works to meet these challenges. Individuals can login to see and hear what the experts and industry participants are saying about market momentum and potential for continued growth.
The InvestorIdeas.com™ umbrella of leading energy portals feature investor and industry resources for the following sectors: renewable energy, oil and natural gas, fuel cells and coal. For more info visit: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/, http://www.oilandgasstocknews.com/, http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/, www.fuelcellcarnews.com/ and www.coalsectorstocks.com/.
Energy Forum/Conference link: /forums/Portals/energy.aspx
Energy industry speakers include:
Dr. Robert Wilder is the CEO & Founder of Wildershares, LLC and the Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index tracking the clean energy sector. http://www.wildershares.com/
Cornell Capital Partners, a private investment firm that specializes in structured finance http://www.cornellcapital.com/
Philip J. McPherson, Director of Research, C. K. Cooper & Company, an investment banking boutique that focuses almost exclusively on smaller independent oil and gas companies. http://www.ckcooper.com/
Neal Dikeman, co-founder and partner at Jane Capital Partners LLC, a specialty merchant and investment bank, primarily in the cleantech, information and energy-related technology sectors and with an emphasis on cross-border transactions. http://www.janecapital.com/
Jamie Wimberly founded and currently serves as the CEO, Distributed Energy Financial Group (DEFG) LLC, a specialized consulting and financial services firm focused on distributed energy and energy technologies and creators of the Distributed Energy Sector Index. http://www.defgllc.com/
Bruce Woodry, Chairman & CEO Sigma Capital Group, Inc., a boutique investment bank which provides representational and advisory investment banking services in the energy industry sector. http://www.sigmacapital.net/
Richard T. Stuebi, President, NextWave Energy, Inc., and BP Fellow for Energy and Environmental Advancement at the Cleveland Foundation, where he works with various public and private sector stakeholders to promote commercial activity in advanced energy in the Cleveland area. http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/
Peter Beadle, CEO of GreenJobs. http://www.greenjobs.com/
Participating companies currently include:
Encore Clean Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: ECLN) intends to leverage ownership of its revolutionary low-cost, high-efficiency clean energy technologies to form valuable partnerships with local industrial leaders.
XsunX (OTCBB: XSNX), developer of Power Glass™, a proprietary process intended to allow manufacturers to apply a transparent and photovoltaic glazing to glass.
Alchemy Enterprises, Ltd. (OTCBB: ACHM), owner of intellectual property on a new electric battery technology for generating and managing power, electricity and propulsion systems, known as Electric Power Cell Technology.
SmartCool Systems, Inc (TSX.V: SSC), a marketer of advanced energy saving technologies, which reduce the electricity consumption (Kwh) and maximum demand (Kw/KVA) of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors.
Current Conference Sponsors:
Brae Consulting. http://www.braeconsulting.com/
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) http://www.solarelectricpower.org/
Alternative Energy: News - http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/
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POINT ROBERTS, Wash., March 30th, 2006 - http://www.investorideas.com/™, and its two leading energy portals, RenewableEnergyStocks.com and OilandGasStockNews.com, updates the list of industry participants for its Online Energy Investor Conference to be held on April 26th, 2006 and archived thereafter. The conference format will be an audio presentation and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation featuring industry analysts and experts, as well as presenting public companies. Public Companies and Industry Experts provide a comprehensive energy sector overview as they discuss renewable and clean energy, oil, natural gas and coal. Investors and media can gain insight into market movement and opportunities within the diverse and rapidly growing energy sector as we move towards a diversified energy portfolio.
As the nation is faced with rising energy costs, dependency on foreign oil and an overall environmental risk, the energy sector has experienced significant opportunity as the industry works to meet these challenges. Individuals can login to see and hear what the experts and industry participants are saying about market momentum and potential for continued growth.
The InvestorIdeas.com™ umbrella of leading energy portals feature investor and industry resources for the following sectors: renewable energy, oil and natural gas, fuel cells and coal. For more info visit: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/, http://www.oilandgasstocknews.com/, http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/, www.fuelcellcarnews.com/ and www.coalsectorstocks.com/.
Energy Forum/Conference link: /forums/Portals/energy.aspx
Energy industry speakers include:
Dr. Robert Wilder is the CEO & Founder of Wildershares, LLC and the Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index tracking the clean energy sector. http://www.wildershares.com/
Cornell Capital Partners, a private investment firm that specializes in structured finance http://www.cornellcapital.com/
Philip J. McPherson, Director of Research, C. K. Cooper & Company, an investment banking boutique that focuses almost exclusively on smaller independent oil and gas companies. http://www.ckcooper.com/
Neal Dikeman, co-founder and partner at Jane Capital Partners LLC, a specialty merchant and investment bank, primarily in the cleantech, information and energy-related technology sectors and with an emphasis on cross-border transactions. http://www.janecapital.com/
Jamie Wimberly founded and currently serves as the CEO, Distributed Energy Financial Group (DEFG) LLC, a specialized consulting and financial services firm focused on distributed energy and energy technologies and creators of the Distributed Energy Sector Index. http://www.defgllc.com/
Bruce Woodry, Chairman & CEO Sigma Capital Group, Inc., a boutique investment bank which provides representational and advisory investment banking services in the energy industry sector. http://www.sigmacapital.net/
Richard T. Stuebi, President, NextWave Energy, Inc., and BP Fellow for Energy and Environmental Advancement at the Cleveland Foundation, where he works with various public and private sector stakeholders to promote commercial activity in advanced energy in the Cleveland area. http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/
Peter Beadle, CEO of GreenJobs. http://www.greenjobs.com/
Participating companies currently include:
Encore Clean Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: ECLN) intends to leverage ownership of its revolutionary low-cost, high-efficiency clean energy technologies to form valuable partnerships with local industrial leaders.
XsunX (OTCBB: XSNX), developer of Power Glass™, a proprietary process intended to allow manufacturers to apply a transparent and photovoltaic glazing to glass.
Alchemy Enterprises, Ltd. (OTCBB: ACHM), owner of intellectual property on a new electric battery technology for generating and managing power, electricity and propulsion systems, known as Electric Power Cell Technology.
SmartCool Systems, Inc (TSX.V: SSC), a marketer of advanced energy saving technologies, which reduce the electricity consumption (Kwh) and maximum demand (Kw/KVA) of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors.
Current Conference Sponsors:
Brae Consulting. http://www.braeconsulting.com/
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) http://www.solarelectricpower.org/
Alternative Energy: News - http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/
About http://www.investorideas.com/™ - InvestorIdeas.com™ does not make stock recommendations, but offers a unique suite of informational portals for investors and industry to research specific industry sectors. Our portals cover more industry sectors than any other website, as well as global markets including China and India. Featured companies gain investor and industry visibility through our diverse online media programs including audio interviews, industry focused articles, online conferences, industry news releases, RSS Feeds and Blogs.
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Renewable Energy IPO Alert
Ethanol producer Aventine Renewable Energy Announces Plan for IPO as they reported the Company's filing of a registration statement on Form S-l with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The growing number of IPOs and reverse mergers in the renewable energy industry continues to be a key indicator for the increase in investor interst in this sector.
The growing number of IPOs and reverse mergers in the renewable energy industry continues to be a key indicator for the increase in investor interst in this sector.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Renewable Energy's Mainstream Moves
In an effort to create what has come to be understood as a diversified energy portfolio, renewable energy has become a key component to our energy future. The market can certainly be evaluated based on increases in industry participants, growing adoption rates, larger revenue levels, international expansion and even by the growing number of renewable / clean energy companies entering the public market, however there are other perspectives to consider.
In addition to market data, evidence of renewable and clean energy mainstream acceptance is seen all around us. Take a look and you should notice a growing number of renewable and clean energy conferences, events that appear to be gaining momentum in terms of credibility, participation and sponsorship as more and more companies are embracing this industry in some capacity as part of their business model, whether that be from a cost cutting or image standpoint, or from the perspective that this industry offers viable business opportunities.
Another indicator comes from the increased blog coverage of renewable energy, which has acted as a forum for the passionate, for the opportunist and also the average day person who has come to understand the role that such technologies will undoubtedly play in their lives.
If these signs are not enough one has to only turn the television on to networks such as CNBC to understand the surge in coverage of the renewable energy industry. For example CNBC has been running a new segment entitled Going Green that has been reviewing a wide range of renewable energy technologies. Today's segment saw an interview piece with Dr. Robert Wilder, CEO & Founder of Wildershares, LLC and Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index, an ongoing member of the RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) Online Industry Roundtable and frequent participant in RES industry articles, on market opportunities. This exposure is an example of the expanded coverage that industry experts such as Dr. Wilder are receiving, now more than ever, as renewables have become a part of today's and tomorrow's energy discussion.
As oil prices continue along their current path, our road towards even higher energy costs seems inevitable, taking us closer and closer towards alternatives to help resolve the impacts that years of living in a fossil fuel economy have created. This direction will in turn drive further innovation and adoption of renewable energy technology to the point where discussions such as this on 'mainstream acceptance' will be a thing of the past.
In addition to market data, evidence of renewable and clean energy mainstream acceptance is seen all around us. Take a look and you should notice a growing number of renewable and clean energy conferences, events that appear to be gaining momentum in terms of credibility, participation and sponsorship as more and more companies are embracing this industry in some capacity as part of their business model, whether that be from a cost cutting or image standpoint, or from the perspective that this industry offers viable business opportunities.
Another indicator comes from the increased blog coverage of renewable energy, which has acted as a forum for the passionate, for the opportunist and also the average day person who has come to understand the role that such technologies will undoubtedly play in their lives.
If these signs are not enough one has to only turn the television on to networks such as CNBC to understand the surge in coverage of the renewable energy industry. For example CNBC has been running a new segment entitled Going Green that has been reviewing a wide range of renewable energy technologies. Today's segment saw an interview piece with Dr. Robert Wilder, CEO & Founder of Wildershares, LLC and Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index, an ongoing member of the RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) Online Industry Roundtable and frequent participant in RES industry articles, on market opportunities. This exposure is an example of the expanded coverage that industry experts such as Dr. Wilder are receiving, now more than ever, as renewables have become a part of today's and tomorrow's energy discussion.
As oil prices continue along their current path, our road towards even higher energy costs seems inevitable, taking us closer and closer towards alternatives to help resolve the impacts that years of living in a fossil fuel economy have created. This direction will in turn drive further innovation and adoption of renewable energy technology to the point where discussions such as this on 'mainstream acceptance' will be a thing of the past.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
'2005 Year of the Solar Stocks'
Looking back, 2005 stands out as a turning point year as more solar related companies entered the public market helping the solar industry to attract an increased level of investor interest. This is supported by a comparison of the performance in 2005 of 7 solar related public companies that trade on major US stock markets verses a number of other indices that are commonly used for comparisons. It is interesting to note the performance of Distributed Energy Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: DESC), DayStar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSTI), Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. NASDAQ: (ENER), Evergreen Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR), Spire Corporation (NASDAQ:SPIR), Sunpower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) and Suntech Power Holdings (NYSE: STP).
RenewableEnergyStocks.com's J.Peter Lynch takes a closer look in his column 'Renewable and Solar Energy Perspectives' - 2005 Year of the Solar Stocks
RenewableEnergyStocks.com's J.Peter Lynch takes a closer look in his column 'Renewable and Solar Energy Perspectives' - 2005 Year of the Solar Stocks
Friday, March 24, 2006
Leading Investor and Industry Destination Now Offers Online Article Submission and Press Release Services
InvestorIdeas.com™ offers a new feature for freelance journalists and industry experts to contribute Renewable and Clean Energy content to be considered for posting on RenewableEnergyStocks.com and for companies to upload their news releases to take advantage of a targeted industry audience.
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Thursday, March 09, 2006
Newly Formed Relationship Between RenewableEnergyStocks.com and Cleantechblog.com
I am pleased to announce a newly formed relationship between RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) and Cleantechblog.com that will see a merger of quality blog content covering the renewable energy industry. This partnership will incorporate blog postings from the Clean Energy News Blog written by our own weekly renewable energy columnist Catherine Lacoursiere, the RES blog covering market opportunities prepared by yours truly, and the group of highly talented bloggers and industry professionals that comprise the Cleantechblog. This syndication will be available on RenewableEnergyStocks.com.
In other news: Neal Dikeman, founder of the Cleantechblog, will be presenting at our upcoming online energy conference being held April 26th, 2006 on InvestorIdeas.com. For additional information on the conference please visit: Working towards a diversified energy portfolio
About RenewableEnergyStocks.com: RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) is an investor and industry news portal for the renewable energy sector. The RES website does not make recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal to research news, exclusive articles and columns, online audio interviews, renewable energy blogs, investor conferences and a growing list of participating public companies in the sector.
In other news: Neal Dikeman, founder of the Cleantechblog, will be presenting at our upcoming online energy conference being held April 26th, 2006 on InvestorIdeas.com. For additional information on the conference please visit: Working towards a diversified energy portfolio
About RenewableEnergyStocks.com: RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) is an investor and industry news portal for the renewable energy sector. The RES website does not make recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal to research news, exclusive articles and columns, online audio interviews, renewable energy blogs, investor conferences and a growing list of participating public companies in the sector.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
China’s IPO Momentum and Drive for Alternative and Clean Energy
The success of Suntech Power Holdings Ltd and SunPower Corp’s IPO’s, suggests an increased investor interest in the renewable energy industry and bodes well for future Chinese public offerings in this sector. According to Julie Blunden, Vice President of External Affairs for SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR),”The drivers in China are a combination of how fast the demand is growing and their limited conventional energy resources. The demand is going up, and limited domestic supply cannot keep up with the demand, which is clearly the key driver of the move to renewable energy in China and around the world.”
As Michael Liebreich, Co-Founder and CEO of New Energy Finance, a London based informational clean-energy index explains, “The drivers for the acceptance by China of renewable energy technology are twofold; they have an almost insatiable requirement for energy and therefore they will need not only fossil fuels but also renewable and clean energy in order to avoid a bottleneck to their economic development. The other side to it is that China sees renewable energy as a growth industry with considerable potential, one that they want to have a very strong position in.”
As a growing world economy competes for the same oil and gas reserves, the benefits of investing in clean and self sustaining energy supplies has become evident to China. Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) explains, "Investments in renewable technologies allows the Chinese to hedge energy costs and reduce dependency on fossil fuels in a competitive marketplace, while leveraging the growth potential of solar in the world marketplace. For XsunX, China's mandates to increase the use of BIPV technologies as part of an effort to make all buildings "Green" represents a tremendous opportunity for our Power Glass(R) film technology in one of the largest and fastest growing commercial construction marketplaces."
In addition, Wieland Koonstra, CEO of GiraSolar, Legend Investment Holding’s (OTC.PK: LVCP) solar division describes, “The main driver for solar growth in China in my opinion is not only environmental or energy concerns; but also their well strategized market entrée now that the market is ripe.” GiraSolar is a beneficiary of China’s activity in renewable energy as a recipient of Chinese exports in this area.
As Michael Liebreich, Co-Founder and CEO of New Energy Finance, a London based informational clean-energy index explains, “The drivers for the acceptance by China of renewable energy technology are twofold; they have an almost insatiable requirement for energy and therefore they will need not only fossil fuels but also renewable and clean energy in order to avoid a bottleneck to their economic development. The other side to it is that China sees renewable energy as a growth industry with considerable potential, one that they want to have a very strong position in.”
As a growing world economy competes for the same oil and gas reserves, the benefits of investing in clean and self sustaining energy supplies has become evident to China. Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) explains, "Investments in renewable technologies allows the Chinese to hedge energy costs and reduce dependency on fossil fuels in a competitive marketplace, while leveraging the growth potential of solar in the world marketplace. For XsunX, China's mandates to increase the use of BIPV technologies as part of an effort to make all buildings "Green" represents a tremendous opportunity for our Power Glass(R) film technology in one of the largest and fastest growing commercial construction marketplaces."
In addition, Wieland Koonstra, CEO of GiraSolar, Legend Investment Holding’s (OTC.PK: LVCP) solar division describes, “The main driver for solar growth in China in my opinion is not only environmental or energy concerns; but also their well strategized market entrée now that the market is ripe.” GiraSolar is a beneficiary of China’s activity in renewable energy as a recipient of Chinese exports in this area.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Future Looks Brighter Thanks to the California Solar Initiative
On January 12th the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the California Solar Initiative (CSI), which provides $2.9 billion in incentives from 2007 - 2017 to help promote the development of solar power. This program is aimed at reducing the costs of solar technology for State consumers as California move towards cleaner energy solutions. The CSI represents the largest program of its kind in the United States, setting an example that many hope will lead to nationwide growth opportunities within the renewable energy arena.
"The California Solar Initiative is the largest solar program in the country and I hope it will be a model for other states. The program will be a major source of dependable and environmentally friendly electricity, and is a major tool in the State's promise to address climate change and meet the Governor's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," stated PUC Commissioner Dian M. Grueneich.
It is believed that this program will help to stabilize and solidify the market for solar technology, benefiting consumers as well as participating companies operating within this space. Dr. Robert Wilder, CEO & Founder of Wildershares, LLC and Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index explains, "Many solar companies have already sold out all their panels for this entire year and some into the next year, so this isn't so much going to create wanted demand - the demand is there now. Instead, it's going to ensure a more stable scenario for the future. Producers of raw silicon for panels will ramp up with less risk now, as they look five or ten years out. This Initiative will also help kick-start other States and even Nations to grow their solar programs. Germany and Japan have benefited so far with the jobs created and growth from their ambitious programs, and now it's California's turn. I'm proud that the State is going to generate economic growth and new jobs, enacting this smarter energy policy that's a win-win all around."
I am looking forward to evaluating the impact that this initiative will have not only for Californians, but for many of the other states that have aggressively been pursuing clean energy.
I am open to hearing perspectives on potential impacts - any comments?
"The California Solar Initiative is the largest solar program in the country and I hope it will be a model for other states. The program will be a major source of dependable and environmentally friendly electricity, and is a major tool in the State's promise to address climate change and meet the Governor's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," stated PUC Commissioner Dian M. Grueneich.
It is believed that this program will help to stabilize and solidify the market for solar technology, benefiting consumers as well as participating companies operating within this space. Dr. Robert Wilder, CEO & Founder of Wildershares, LLC and Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index explains, "Many solar companies have already sold out all their panels for this entire year and some into the next year, so this isn't so much going to create wanted demand - the demand is there now. Instead, it's going to ensure a more stable scenario for the future. Producers of raw silicon for panels will ramp up with less risk now, as they look five or ten years out. This Initiative will also help kick-start other States and even Nations to grow their solar programs. Germany and Japan have benefited so far with the jobs created and growth from their ambitious programs, and now it's California's turn. I'm proud that the State is going to generate economic growth and new jobs, enacting this smarter energy policy that's a win-win all around."
I am looking forward to evaluating the impact that this initiative will have not only for Californians, but for many of the other states that have aggressively been pursuing clean energy.
I am open to hearing perspectives on potential impacts - any comments?
Thursday, January 05, 2006
India and China’s Economic Growth Leading to Opportunities for Water Technology and Renewable Energy
China-AsiaStocks.com Reports on India and China’s Economic Growth Leading to Opportunities for Water Technology and Renewable Energy
Depletion of Natural Resources and Energy Demands Show Increasing Need for Renewables and Water Filtration
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., January 05, 2006 - www.China-AsiaStocks.com (CAS), an investor and industry news portal for the China-Asia sector, provides an exclusive overview entitled “Insights into China and India’s Water and Renewable Energy Market”. China and India’s aggressive economic growth is creating opportunities for foreign investors involved in the water and renewable energy sectors. Perspectives into the efforts of companies that are capitalizing on these markets are revealed by Shell Solar, General Electric, Siemens, solar photovolatics firm XsunX, and water technology company Hendrx Corp. Industry experts, Debra Lew, Senior Project Leader at National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Steve Hoffmann, President of WaterTech Capital, provide viewpoints on current and future opportunities in these developing markets.
Shell (NYSE: RDS-A) Media Relations Officer Alexandra Wright believes, “Solar opportunities are encouraging in both countries as we are looking to bring energy to individual households, and investigating the potential for a system that would power entire villages.”
Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc., (OTCBB: XSNX) stated, “For XsunX, China with about 20% of the worlds population and India with about 17%, represent one of the more compelling opportunities for sustained growth in the utilization of solar energy production.”
Hendrx Corp (OTCBB: HDRX), helps to address the needs in developing countries for increases in water supply and access to improved water quality. General Electric (NYSE: GE) has joined the Ministry of Agriculture of China in a strategic partnership helping reduce the heavy water demands for high spray volumes and chemical runoff into soil and groundwater during the application of agricultural pesticides. Juergen Schubert, Managing Director of Siemens Ltd. India (NYSE: SI) explained that pure and potable drinking water is a big problem in India, especially in rural industrial areas; issues that they hoped to effectively address.
Overview Excerpt: Insights into China and India’s Water and Renewable Energy Market
By Fei Wang www.China-AsiaStocks.com and www.indiastockmarket.com,
January 2006
There has been a dramatic increase in the demand for natural resources of all kinds, especially water and energy in both these countries, which brings enormous opportunities to foreign investors involved in the water and renewable energy sectors. However, due to the differences in the composition of natural resources, population structure, and political environment, opportunities and challenges vary between countries. How do these differences affect doing business in those two countries? Which country has bigger potential for growth in these two industries?
Steve Hoffmann, President of WaterTech Capital said: “Between India and China, China has, at least at this point of time, better natural water resources than India because water systems in China are fairly extensive. India on the other hand, does have a variety of surface water to draw upon, but a lot of their surface water availability comes in a form of monsoons, and many of them are lost during flooding. Therefore, relatively speaking, between China and India, at this point, India is more water stressed than China… “
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Depletion of Natural Resources and Energy Demands Show Increasing Need for Renewables and Water Filtration
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., January 05, 2006 - www.China-AsiaStocks.com (CAS), an investor and industry news portal for the China-Asia sector, provides an exclusive overview entitled “Insights into China and India’s Water and Renewable Energy Market”. China and India’s aggressive economic growth is creating opportunities for foreign investors involved in the water and renewable energy sectors. Perspectives into the efforts of companies that are capitalizing on these markets are revealed by Shell Solar, General Electric, Siemens, solar photovolatics firm XsunX, and water technology company Hendrx Corp. Industry experts, Debra Lew, Senior Project Leader at National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Steve Hoffmann, President of WaterTech Capital, provide viewpoints on current and future opportunities in these developing markets.
Shell (NYSE: RDS-A) Media Relations Officer Alexandra Wright believes, “Solar opportunities are encouraging in both countries as we are looking to bring energy to individual households, and investigating the potential for a system that would power entire villages.”
Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc., (OTCBB: XSNX) stated, “For XsunX, China with about 20% of the worlds population and India with about 17%, represent one of the more compelling opportunities for sustained growth in the utilization of solar energy production.”
Hendrx Corp (OTCBB: HDRX), helps to address the needs in developing countries for increases in water supply and access to improved water quality. General Electric (NYSE: GE) has joined the Ministry of Agriculture of China in a strategic partnership helping reduce the heavy water demands for high spray volumes and chemical runoff into soil and groundwater during the application of agricultural pesticides. Juergen Schubert, Managing Director of Siemens Ltd. India (NYSE: SI) explained that pure and potable drinking water is a big problem in India, especially in rural industrial areas; issues that they hoped to effectively address.
Overview Excerpt: Insights into China and India’s Water and Renewable Energy Market
By Fei Wang www.China-AsiaStocks.com and www.indiastockmarket.com,
January 2006
There has been a dramatic increase in the demand for natural resources of all kinds, especially water and energy in both these countries, which brings enormous opportunities to foreign investors involved in the water and renewable energy sectors. However, due to the differences in the composition of natural resources, population structure, and political environment, opportunities and challenges vary between countries. How do these differences affect doing business in those two countries? Which country has bigger potential for growth in these two industries?
Steve Hoffmann, President of WaterTech Capital said: “Between India and China, China has, at least at this point of time, better natural water resources than India because water systems in China are fairly extensive. India on the other hand, does have a variety of surface water to draw upon, but a lot of their surface water availability comes in a form of monsoons, and many of them are lost during flooding. Therefore, relatively speaking, between China and India, at this point, India is more water stressed than China… “
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How Energy Efficient Technology is Helping to Control Energy Costs
RenewableEnergyStocks.com - How Energy Efficient Technology is Helping to Control Energy Costs.
Energy Saving Technologies Offer Dependable Alternatives to Traditional Power Producers
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., January 4th, 2006 – http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/, an investor and industry news portal for the renewable energy sector, provides an exclusive overview on energy efficiency efforts, entitled ‘Practical experience reveals that energy is a firm’s third-highest cost’. Businesses are looking for the means to reduce costs, increase profits and satisfy ever-increasing demands to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve the environment. Perspectives on how key businesses have adapted to new realities are offered by SmartCool Systems Inc., Distributed Energy Systems, The Dow Chemical Company, FuelCell Energy, Inc., and International Rectifier.
With America’s commercial business sector leading demand, the cost of providing energy to the nation’s business and residential consumers is expected to easily exceed $200 billion this winter.
George Burnes, President of SmartCool Systems Inc. (OTC.PK: SSCFF; TSXV: SSC), said recently that the primary driver towards commercial energy efficient technology is a desire to reduce operating costs. The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), understanding the need for reducing consumer costs, is committed to helping consumers reduce their energy consumption by producing products that help lower electric bills while making a positive difference for the environment.
Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: DESC) delivers power to end users looking to supplement their grids, allowing for more control over their electricity supplies. “Technology is helping to achieve differentiated quality of service in a way that really wasn’t commercially viable even five or 10 years ago,” described Walter W. ‘Chip’ Schroeder, President of DESC. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL), also sees significant value in being able to control power usage and costs through on-site systems to ensure that efficiencies are realized.
International Rectifier (NYSE: IRF) anticipates energy savings through advancements in power management technology as the desire for energy-efficient products continues to increase.
Overview Excerpt: Practical experience reveals that energy is a firm’s third-highest cost
By John Hurst, http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/
George Burnes, President of SmartCool Systems, Inc., explains “Recent geo-political instability in major fossil fuel producing regions has only served to increase public demand within North America to reduce dependence on fossil-fuelled electricity generation. This has resulted in cash and tax incentives being offered by utilities and local governments in many states and provinces to encourage industrial, commercial and institutional users to reduce electricity consumption through the installation of energy savings equipment.”
Steven P. Eschbach, spokesman for FuelCell Energy, Inc added that a powerful driver is the reduction of greenhouse gases. “Again, getting the high efficiency back into the equation, the more efficient you are, the less harmful greenhouse gases you emit.”
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Energy Saving Technologies Offer Dependable Alternatives to Traditional Power Producers
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., January 4th, 2006 – http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/, an investor and industry news portal for the renewable energy sector, provides an exclusive overview on energy efficiency efforts, entitled ‘Practical experience reveals that energy is a firm’s third-highest cost’. Businesses are looking for the means to reduce costs, increase profits and satisfy ever-increasing demands to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve the environment. Perspectives on how key businesses have adapted to new realities are offered by SmartCool Systems Inc., Distributed Energy Systems, The Dow Chemical Company, FuelCell Energy, Inc., and International Rectifier.
With America’s commercial business sector leading demand, the cost of providing energy to the nation’s business and residential consumers is expected to easily exceed $200 billion this winter.
George Burnes, President of SmartCool Systems Inc. (OTC.PK: SSCFF; TSXV: SSC), said recently that the primary driver towards commercial energy efficient technology is a desire to reduce operating costs. The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), understanding the need for reducing consumer costs, is committed to helping consumers reduce their energy consumption by producing products that help lower electric bills while making a positive difference for the environment.
Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: DESC) delivers power to end users looking to supplement their grids, allowing for more control over their electricity supplies. “Technology is helping to achieve differentiated quality of service in a way that really wasn’t commercially viable even five or 10 years ago,” described Walter W. ‘Chip’ Schroeder, President of DESC. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL), also sees significant value in being able to control power usage and costs through on-site systems to ensure that efficiencies are realized.
International Rectifier (NYSE: IRF) anticipates energy savings through advancements in power management technology as the desire for energy-efficient products continues to increase.
Overview Excerpt: Practical experience reveals that energy is a firm’s third-highest cost
By John Hurst, http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/
George Burnes, President of SmartCool Systems, Inc., explains “Recent geo-political instability in major fossil fuel producing regions has only served to increase public demand within North America to reduce dependence on fossil-fuelled electricity generation. This has resulted in cash and tax incentives being offered by utilities and local governments in many states and provinces to encourage industrial, commercial and institutional users to reduce electricity consumption through the installation of energy savings equipment.”
Steven P. Eschbach, spokesman for FuelCell Energy, Inc added that a powerful driver is the reduction of greenhouse gases. “Again, getting the high efficiency back into the equation, the more efficient you are, the less harmful greenhouse gases you emit.”
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Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Clean Energy Solutions Surrounding Clean Coal, Renewable Energy and Natural Gas
RenewableEnergyStocks.com Reports on Clean Energy Solutions Surrounding Clean Coal, Renewable Energy and Natural Gas
Clean Energy Alternatives Offer Viable Solutions for National Security, Increased Supply and Environmental Protection
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 20th, 2005 – http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/ (RES) and http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/ (NGS) investor and industry news portals for the renewable energy and natural gas sectors, report on a variety of Clean Energy solutions. The overall direction of the energy industry is moving towards safer and cleaner methods of producing electricity and improving manufacturing processes. Clean coal production has created a method for utilizing domestic supplies with less environmental risks. Puda Coal, Inc (OTCBB: PUDC), a producer of clean coking coal, works to improve the quality of steel while reducing the harmful environmental impacts of the process.
Tom Djokovich, CEO of solar photovolatics firm XsunX, Inc., (OTCBB: XSNX) states, “The growing concerns and costs for securing access to enough energy coupled with the long term costs in environmental and health damage may be the central most compelling reasons driving renewable and clean energy demand.” Stanford Ovshinsky, President, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENER) believes, “We can and must reduce our dependence on oil to reduce the potential for energy-related wars, inflation, and economic instability.”
Over the years natural gas has become a prominent source of energy in large part due to the fact that it burns much cleaner than other fossil fuels and has lower emissions than traditional coal or oil. Petrol Oil and Gas (OTCBB: POIG), a Coal Bed Methane (CBM) producer, utilizes progressive technology to address the risks associated with dewatering.
Report Excerpt: Embracing Clean Energy Solutions
By Ann-Marie Fleming, http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/,
http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/
As the nation works towards meeting the growing energy demands while maintaining security, energy independence and environmental protection many industry participants are turning towards cleaner sources of energy. Some are looking at better ways of utilizing existing supplies of power producing material like coal and natural gas and others are embracing alternatives such as renewable energy technology. While the future landscape for the energy industry has yet to be determined it appears that a diversified portfolio of cleaner and safer means for the production of electricity is a realistic expectation.
As described by Jamie Wimberly, CEO of the Distributed Energy Financial Group LLC and Founder of the Distributed Energy Stock Index (DESI), “For the next three to five years, the major drivers toward the pursuit for cleaner sources of energy as an end unto itself would include, in this order: government policies and regulation, corporate strategies and customer preferences. For most customers, however, concerns over high prices and the reliability of supply are the drivers to seek alternative sources of energy or solutions.”
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Clean Energy Alternatives Offer Viable Solutions for National Security, Increased Supply and Environmental Protection
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 20th, 2005 – http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/ (RES) and http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/ (NGS) investor and industry news portals for the renewable energy and natural gas sectors, report on a variety of Clean Energy solutions. The overall direction of the energy industry is moving towards safer and cleaner methods of producing electricity and improving manufacturing processes. Clean coal production has created a method for utilizing domestic supplies with less environmental risks. Puda Coal, Inc (OTCBB: PUDC), a producer of clean coking coal, works to improve the quality of steel while reducing the harmful environmental impacts of the process.
Tom Djokovich, CEO of solar photovolatics firm XsunX, Inc., (OTCBB: XSNX) states, “The growing concerns and costs for securing access to enough energy coupled with the long term costs in environmental and health damage may be the central most compelling reasons driving renewable and clean energy demand.” Stanford Ovshinsky, President, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENER) believes, “We can and must reduce our dependence on oil to reduce the potential for energy-related wars, inflation, and economic instability.”
Over the years natural gas has become a prominent source of energy in large part due to the fact that it burns much cleaner than other fossil fuels and has lower emissions than traditional coal or oil. Petrol Oil and Gas (OTCBB: POIG), a Coal Bed Methane (CBM) producer, utilizes progressive technology to address the risks associated with dewatering.
Report Excerpt: Embracing Clean Energy Solutions
By Ann-Marie Fleming, http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/,
http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/
As the nation works towards meeting the growing energy demands while maintaining security, energy independence and environmental protection many industry participants are turning towards cleaner sources of energy. Some are looking at better ways of utilizing existing supplies of power producing material like coal and natural gas and others are embracing alternatives such as renewable energy technology. While the future landscape for the energy industry has yet to be determined it appears that a diversified portfolio of cleaner and safer means for the production of electricity is a realistic expectation.
As described by Jamie Wimberly, CEO of the Distributed Energy Financial Group LLC and Founder of the Distributed Energy Stock Index (DESI), “For the next three to five years, the major drivers toward the pursuit for cleaner sources of energy as an end unto itself would include, in this order: government policies and regulation, corporate strategies and customer preferences. For most customers, however, concerns over high prices and the reliability of supply are the drivers to seek alternative sources of energy or solutions.”
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Source: RenewableEnergyStocks.com, PUDC, XSNX, ENER, POIG
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RenewableEnergyStocks.com Presents an Online Roundtable Discussion with Industry Experts on the Direction and Opportunities for the Renewable Energy S
Online Roundtable Discussion with Industry Experts on the Direction and Opportunities for the Renewable Energy Sector
Recent IPOs indicate an increased investor interest as the market provides viable solutions including solar technology, lighting and energy efficiency.
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 20th, 2005 – http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/ (RES) an investor and industry news portal for the renewable energy sector, presents an online roundtable discussion with Jamie Wimberly Managing Partner and CEO of the Distributed Energy Financial Group, LLC and the Distributed Energy Stock Index; Dr. Robert Wilder, CEO & Founder of Wildershares, LLC and Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index and also David Schoenwald Founder, President and Director of the New Alternatives Fund (NALFX).
The success of IPOs in recent weeks within the renewable energy arena, such as Suntech Power Holdings Ltd and SunPower Corp, suggest an increased investor interest making the timing of this roundtable discussion appropriate. Overall, there are several factors helping to fuel the growth of the renewable energy market. As Jamie Wimberly explains, “The key drivers are in this order, customer needs, including reliability and the ability to manage energy costs, economics the offerings are becoming stronger and more affordable as they go down their cost curves and economies of scale and scope kick in and finally global demand with developing countries such as India and China having many opportunities and resources to pay for alternative solutions.” According to David Schoenwald, “The primary factor is the expectation of profitability and competitiveness of the various technologies, with legislation also being a big factor.”
The renewable energy arena is also benefiting from the integration of other technologies. As Dr. Robert Wilder describes, “Solar and wind are taking off with approximately 30-40% growth per year and they are integrating with other technologies. For example light emitting diodes LEDs are a crossover from semiconductors which I think is a disruptive technology that will overtake the prominence of incandescent bulbs which are little heaters. To switch to LEDs you’ll need much less air conditioning in buildings so you are compounding energy savings.”
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Featured Company: RES does not make recommendations, but offers unique free information portals to research news, articles, interviews and a growing list of participating public companies in the energy industry.
Featured Renewable Energy Companies in Solar technology, Lighting and Energy Efficiency
(RES is compensated by companies as disclosed in disclaimer.)
SmartCool Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: SSCFF; TSX.V.SSC), a marketer of advanced energy saving technologies which reduce the electricity consumption (Kwh) and maximum demand (Kw/KVA) of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors. As a distributor of the Abbotly System 4000 Energy Savings Module (ESM)®; a system of micro-computer digital optimization modules which work with existing compressor equipment and controls, SmartCool enables businesses to reduce the electricity usage of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors by 10% to 20% while maintaining temperature performance. Over 25,000 ESM’s have been installed throughout the world since 1986 and in 2003 they reduced electricity consumption by 213,000 Mwh and Greenhouse Gas emissions by 250,000 tons resulting in cost savings of $20,000,000. The Company holds exclusive distribution rights for the ESM in Canada and the American states of New York, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Mexico, Vermont, Maine, and New Jersey.
For more information on SmartCool, http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/, a portal within the InvestorIdeas.com content umbrella, offers investors research, news, blogs, RSS Feeds, conferences and links to public companies within the renewable energy sector.
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Recent IPOs indicate an increased investor interest as the market provides viable solutions including solar technology, lighting and energy efficiency.
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., December 20th, 2005 – http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/ (RES) an investor and industry news portal for the renewable energy sector, presents an online roundtable discussion with Jamie Wimberly Managing Partner and CEO of the Distributed Energy Financial Group, LLC and the Distributed Energy Stock Index; Dr. Robert Wilder, CEO & Founder of Wildershares, LLC and Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index and also David Schoenwald Founder, President and Director of the New Alternatives Fund (NALFX).
The success of IPOs in recent weeks within the renewable energy arena, such as Suntech Power Holdings Ltd and SunPower Corp, suggest an increased investor interest making the timing of this roundtable discussion appropriate. Overall, there are several factors helping to fuel the growth of the renewable energy market. As Jamie Wimberly explains, “The key drivers are in this order, customer needs, including reliability and the ability to manage energy costs, economics the offerings are becoming stronger and more affordable as they go down their cost curves and economies of scale and scope kick in and finally global demand with developing countries such as India and China having many opportunities and resources to pay for alternative solutions.” According to David Schoenwald, “The primary factor is the expectation of profitability and competitiveness of the various technologies, with legislation also being a big factor.”
The renewable energy arena is also benefiting from the integration of other technologies. As Dr. Robert Wilder describes, “Solar and wind are taking off with approximately 30-40% growth per year and they are integrating with other technologies. For example light emitting diodes LEDs are a crossover from semiconductors which I think is a disruptive technology that will overtake the prominence of incandescent bulbs which are little heaters. To switch to LEDs you’ll need much less air conditioning in buildings so you are compounding energy savings.”
To Listen to the Online Roundtable Discussion, Click Here: /Companies/RenewableEnergy/Audio/default.asp
Featured Company: RES does not make recommendations, but offers unique free information portals to research news, articles, interviews and a growing list of participating public companies in the energy industry.
Featured Renewable Energy Companies in Solar technology, Lighting and Energy Efficiency
(RES is compensated by companies as disclosed in disclaimer.)
SmartCool Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: SSCFF; TSX.V.SSC), a marketer of advanced energy saving technologies which reduce the electricity consumption (Kwh) and maximum demand (Kw/KVA) of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors. As a distributor of the Abbotly System 4000 Energy Savings Module (ESM)®; a system of micro-computer digital optimization modules which work with existing compressor equipment and controls, SmartCool enables businesses to reduce the electricity usage of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors by 10% to 20% while maintaining temperature performance. Over 25,000 ESM’s have been installed throughout the world since 1986 and in 2003 they reduced electricity consumption by 213,000 Mwh and Greenhouse Gas emissions by 250,000 tons resulting in cost savings of $20,000,000. The Company holds exclusive distribution rights for the ESM in Canada and the American states of New York, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Mexico, Vermont, Maine, and New Jersey.
For more information on SmartCool, http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/, a portal within the InvestorIdeas.com content umbrella, offers investors research, news, blogs, RSS Feeds, conferences and links to public companies within the renewable energy sector.
Our Current List of Renewable Energy Stocks click here.
Investor Incite Newsletter
InvestorIdeas.com’s free "Investor Incite" Newsletter consists of company and industry updates, investment research and developing trends in key areas such as Homeland Security, Renewable Energy, Internet Search and more.
TO SIGN UP, click here.
Investorideas.com Disclaimer: Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. These sites are currently compensated for by its "featured companies." SmartCool Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: SSCFF; TSXV: SSC) Three thousand dollars per month, plus 100,000 stock options. XSUNX Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX) Three thousand five hundred dollars per month and two thousand equivalent in one forty-four shares. Cyberlux, Inc. (OTCBB: CYBL) Three thousand dollars per month.
For more information contact:
Dawn Van Zant 800.665.0411
Ann-Marie Fleming 866.725.2554
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com, or afleming@investorideas.com
Web Site: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/
Source: RenewableEnergyStocks.com, SSC, XSNX, CYBL
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Renewable Energy Insights Open for Comments
Up until now I have been doing all the talking so I have opened up my blog to hear your comments on the renewable energy industry and the themes that I pursue through this medium. I am hoping to establish a forum for productive communication on this valuable and essential subject.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Diversifying Renewables
A viable energy source that is gaining momentum in the renewable/alternative energy arena is Biomass. To highlight this resource, Biomass is defined as plant matter such as trees, grasses, agricultural crops or other biological material that can be used as a solid fuel, or converted into liquid or gaseous forms, for the production of electric power, heat, chemicals, or fuels. This type of energy cn potentially mnimize greenhouse gases, a problem that has plagued fossil fuel production.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program is working to reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil through the development of technology for conversion of biomass to valuable fuels, chemicals, materials and power. According to the DOE, it also provides the only renewable alternative for liquid transportation fuel. In addition to helping to establish energy independence, it is believed that the use of biomass helps to solidify rural economies, avoid use of highly toxic fuel additives, assist in the reduction of air and water pollution, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The DOE's Biomass Program has made the development of biorefineries a key priority.
The potential for biomass is undeniable as it can help protect the environment while contributing to the overall energy supply and preservation of domestic energy security; however it is but one piece of the puzzle. Solar, wind, and wave energy are others to be considered in the overall enery solution. I find that we hear more about a single technolgy than about a comprehensive and integrated solution that combines several viable renewable sources. As in the financial world, diversification is key to securing a long term and successful return on invesment. I look forward to presentations of portfolios that place bets on a variety of innovative technologues to help meet the growing energy demands and the drive for energy security.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program is working to reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil through the development of technology for conversion of biomass to valuable fuels, chemicals, materials and power. According to the DOE, it also provides the only renewable alternative for liquid transportation fuel. In addition to helping to establish energy independence, it is believed that the use of biomass helps to solidify rural economies, avoid use of highly toxic fuel additives, assist in the reduction of air and water pollution, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The DOE's Biomass Program has made the development of biorefineries a key priority.
The potential for biomass is undeniable as it can help protect the environment while contributing to the overall energy supply and preservation of domestic energy security; however it is but one piece of the puzzle. Solar, wind, and wave energy are others to be considered in the overall enery solution. I find that we hear more about a single technolgy than about a comprehensive and integrated solution that combines several viable renewable sources. As in the financial world, diversification is key to securing a long term and successful return on invesment. I look forward to presentations of portfolios that place bets on a variety of innovative technologues to help meet the growing energy demands and the drive for energy security.
Monday, November 07, 2005
World Energy Demands -The Future with Renewables
The International Energy Agency predicts in its 2005 World Energy Outlook that Global energy needs will grow by approximately 50 percent by 2030 with a continued rise in prices unless supply is increased substantially. The Agency also mentions that if countries put into place the action plan outlined by the G-8 Summit implementing more environment-friendly policies, the anticipated results should translate into a 25% lower demand for coal, a 27% growth in renewable energy sources and a 16% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
As renewable energy technology becomes more affordable as the price of equipment and components are reduced, this area of the energy arena continues to demand attention as a viable alternative solution to the growth and unmanageability of global energy demands. I am not sure that there can be a more obvious choice when the nation and the world has seen the vulnerability of current energy infrastructure with two hurricanes, terrorist attacks, the security risks of energy dependence, especially in areas hostile to the U.S., and the record high energy prices - all felt within 2005. This direction is anticipated to continue until solutions are implemented that steer consumption along a different path.
The world, however is changing as more consumers, corporations, politicians and even utilities are recognizing the value in energy independence, long term cost savings and protecting the environment. Developing countries such as China are representative of a global shift towards alternative energy sources and the implementation of a more diversified energy portfolio with the nation's recent announcement that it has raised its target for usage levels of renewable energy. While coal will remain China's primary source for electricity, renewable energy, with the recent 5% increase, will account for an estimated 15 percent of national consumption by 2020.
As renewable energy technology becomes more affordable as the price of equipment and components are reduced, this area of the energy arena continues to demand attention as a viable alternative solution to the growth and unmanageability of global energy demands. I am not sure that there can be a more obvious choice when the nation and the world has seen the vulnerability of current energy infrastructure with two hurricanes, terrorist attacks, the security risks of energy dependence, especially in areas hostile to the U.S., and the record high energy prices - all felt within 2005. This direction is anticipated to continue until solutions are implemented that steer consumption along a different path.
The world, however is changing as more consumers, corporations, politicians and even utilities are recognizing the value in energy independence, long term cost savings and protecting the environment. Developing countries such as China are representative of a global shift towards alternative energy sources and the implementation of a more diversified energy portfolio with the nation's recent announcement that it has raised its target for usage levels of renewable energy. While coal will remain China's primary source for electricity, renewable energy, with the recent 5% increase, will account for an estimated 15 percent of national consumption by 2020.
Monday, September 19, 2005
Katrina - A Harsh Reminder of Our Vulnerability
As the world tries to get their minds around the devastation that Katrina brought upon Louisiana, the message is loud and clear that we are extremely vulnerable and highly unprepared.
One of the significant problems faced in the aftermath of the hurricane was the areas' loss of power. The impact that this power loss had was overwhelming in many ways as it affected rescue attempts, made the supply of water and the removal of waste near impossible, cooling systems shut down, hospitals could not function and the list goes on.
In my opinion, whether it be a natural disaster, a terrorist attack or problems related to over usage or technical difficulties, we do not have the proper systems in place to handle power outages. Renewable energy technology, which uses resources that don't stop working during diasters or attacks, is the most logical solution we have to today's problems. Solar and wind power can be incorporated into our daily lives with little or no disruption and provide efficient and clean production of energy, which can be used as either a primary or back-up source of power.
The only positive that we can take from tragic events such as the destruction left by Hurricane Katrina, are the lessons we learn and the measures we take moving forward to improve our reaction and prepardness for any similar future events. I hope that as New Orleans rebuilds and the rest of the world absorbs the overall impact of this disaster that we become pro-active advocates of change, versus passive observers.
One of the significant problems faced in the aftermath of the hurricane was the areas' loss of power. The impact that this power loss had was overwhelming in many ways as it affected rescue attempts, made the supply of water and the removal of waste near impossible, cooling systems shut down, hospitals could not function and the list goes on.
In my opinion, whether it be a natural disaster, a terrorist attack or problems related to over usage or technical difficulties, we do not have the proper systems in place to handle power outages. Renewable energy technology, which uses resources that don't stop working during diasters or attacks, is the most logical solution we have to today's problems. Solar and wind power can be incorporated into our daily lives with little or no disruption and provide efficient and clean production of energy, which can be used as either a primary or back-up source of power.
The only positive that we can take from tragic events such as the destruction left by Hurricane Katrina, are the lessons we learn and the measures we take moving forward to improve our reaction and prepardness for any similar future events. I hope that as New Orleans rebuilds and the rest of the world absorbs the overall impact of this disaster that we become pro-active advocates of change, versus passive observers.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Soaring Oil Prices Feul Renewables
Environmentalists have been explaining the benefits that alternative energy sources hold for the protection and renewal of the world around us, yet it has taken many years for consumers and legislators to take notice. What has changed? The attacks on 9-11 have definitely played a major role as fears of dependence on foreign oil and protection of domestic production and infrastructure has turned the heads of the government and the public towards renewable energy.
In addition, and possibly even more of a factor to the public's and government's attention towards renewables, is the hit we are taking to our pocketbooks with oil and gas prices soaring, and little sign of slowing in sight. On one hand I am pleased that alternative energy sources are becoming a mainstream option, however in part I am disappointed because the motivation behind it seems selfish. We fail to take serious notice when the environment is at risk, but when our budgets are in jeopardy, we finally wake up to the idea that there is another way. Beggars can't be choosers I suppose and whatever awakens the mass population to the efficiencies and other advantages of renewable energy should be welcomed.
In a recent article written by Betsy Blaney, Associated Press Writer - The Associated Press, "Oil prices motivating studies for renewable energy source " http://www.thevictoriaadvocate.com/business/local/story/2986804p-3461986c.html, the potential of manure is discussed as a viable source of energy. Biomass such as plant material and animal waste is an option for the production of energy that is gaining considerable attention from legislation, researchers and the public at large.
In today's environment of rising prices, options for using what is readily available on local soil is fast becoming the popular choice. Well stated by Donald L. Klass, director of Biomass Energy Research Association in Washington, "Anything that's renewable and is at least competitive with other prices, is better for everybody."
In addition, and possibly even more of a factor to the public's and government's attention towards renewables, is the hit we are taking to our pocketbooks with oil and gas prices soaring, and little sign of slowing in sight. On one hand I am pleased that alternative energy sources are becoming a mainstream option, however in part I am disappointed because the motivation behind it seems selfish. We fail to take serious notice when the environment is at risk, but when our budgets are in jeopardy, we finally wake up to the idea that there is another way. Beggars can't be choosers I suppose and whatever awakens the mass population to the efficiencies and other advantages of renewable energy should be welcomed.
In a recent article written by Betsy Blaney, Associated Press Writer - The Associated Press, "Oil prices motivating studies for renewable energy source " http://www.thevictoriaadvocate.com/business/local/story/2986804p-3461986c.html, the potential of manure is discussed as a viable source of energy. Biomass such as plant material and animal waste is an option for the production of energy that is gaining considerable attention from legislation, researchers and the public at large.
In today's environment of rising prices, options for using what is readily available on local soil is fast becoming the popular choice. Well stated by Donald L. Klass, director of Biomass Energy Research Association in Washington, "Anything that's renewable and is at least competitive with other prices, is better for everybody."
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Energy Bill Moves Forward, Leaving Much Behind.
As U.S. politicians finalized changes for a compromised version of the energy bill that had passed the Senate, key positive aspects of the bill have been removed, much to my disappointment. The revised bill is more supportive of the production of fossil fuel production than its predecessor in its elimination of the plan to have 10 percent of U.S. electricity generated by renewable sources by 2020, as well as the proposed reduction of U.S. oil consumption by 1 million barrels per day. Ethanol use, which was pushed upwards in the Senate bill to expectations for production levels of 8 billion gallons, was reduced to 7.5 billion gallons in the new bill. I am disappointed to say the least, coming down from the highs I was feeling after the the Senate's version was passed that put renewables in the spotlight as a viable energy alternative and potential solution to the nation's energy prices, need for resource independence and the overall protection of our environment. I believe that Democratic Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota said it best is his statement, "We have a relentless addiction to oil. We need to address it."
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