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Friday, October 30, 2009

Western Wind Energy short listed for new power purchase agreements

Western Wind Energy short listed for new power purchase agreements


VANCOUVER, Oct. 30 - Western Wind Energy Corp (Toronto Stock Exchange (Venture) Symbol: "WND" ) is pleased to announce that is has been notified by Southern CaliforniaEdison that Western Wind has been short listed under the 2009 Request forProposal process. This is in regard to our producing 30 MW Mesa asset and the20 MW expansion thereof. Further Western Wind believes that a price amendmentto the 120 MW Windstar project is forthcoming shortly. Further updates will bereleased when available.
About Western Wind Energy Corp.


Western Wind is a vertically integrated renewable energy electrical productioncompany that currently owns over 500 wind turbines with 34.5 MW of ratedcapacity and a further 131MW of expansion power purchase agreements in theStates of California and Arizona. Western Wind further owns additionaldevelopment assets for both Solar and Wind Energy in California, Arizona,Ontario, Canada and a development team in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.Western Wind is in the business of owning and acquiring land sites andtechnology for the production of electricity from wind and solar energy.Management of Western Wind Energy includes individuals involved in theoperations and ownership of utility scale wind energy facilities in Californiasince 1981.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"SIGNED"
Jeffrey J. Ciachurski Chief Executive Officer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-lookingstatements" under applicable securities laws, which involve known and unknownrisks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to bematerially different from any future results, performance or achievementsexpressed or implied by such statements. Words such as "expects","anticipates", "intends", "projects", "plans", "will", "believes", "seeks","estimates", "should", "may", "could", and variations of such words andsimilar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.Such statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, theCompany's intended use of proceeds from the Offering. These statements arebased on management's current expectations and beliefs and actual events orresults may differ materially. There are many factors that could cause suchactual events or results expressed or implied by such forward-lookingstatements to differ materially from any future results expressed or impliedby such statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, theCompany's ability to profitably utilize the lands as planned and the otherfactors discussed in the Company's annual report and annual informationcontained in the Company's 20F Annual Report filed with the United StatesSecurities and Exchange Commission and securities regulators in Canada.Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the Companyassumes no obligation to update such information to reflect later events ordevelopments, except as required by law.SOURCE Western Wind Energy
WESTERN WIND ENERGY CORP., 1326 - 885 WEST GEORGIA STREET, VANCOUVER, BC, V6C3E8, TELEPHONE: (604) 685-WIND (9463), FACSIMILE: (604) 685-9441,www.westernwindenergy.com




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Thursday, October 29, 2009

EU States Failing to Support Critical Renewable Energy Investment, According to New Report by London Research International

EU States Failing to Support Critical Renewable Energy Investment, According to New Report by London Research International


LONDON- According to a new report published by London Research International (LRI) "The European Renewable Electricity Sector 2009/10: A Country Comparison of Risks and Opportunities", many EU countries are failing to offer adequate financial and institutional support for renewable electricity generation. Consequently, they are struggling to attract sufficient investment to meet their ambitious EU-mandated 2020 renewable energy (RE) targets. This is despite a considerable rise in public support in the EU for increased RE deployment and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, between 2006 and 2008.

In the UK, planning delays and local opposition are undermining government incentives offered to RE developers. The contribution of RE to final energy consumption in the UK was just 1.5% in 2006 (up from 1.3% in 2005) which is well below the EU 2020 target of 15%. The UK has a long way to go as confirmed by the recent report from the Committee on Climate Change, led by Lord Turner. Many other EU countries require similarly significant increases in RE production.
Key findings include:


•Spanish and German solar power markets experienced rapid growth in the last year. •The greatest opportunities for the expansion of renewable electricity generation remain in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Germany. •The lowest risks to renewable electricity investment are in Austria, Denmark and Germany, followed by the Czech Republic, Finland and Spain. •Risks are higher in the new EU member states of Romania and Slovakia. •Belgium, the UK and Italy all require additional investment in power generation, but planning risks and the lack of an attractive incentive scheme are discouraging this. •Despite having excellent resources for renewable electricity generation, grid access and planning permission risks in Greece and Italy are relatively high and thus growth is slower than in other southern European states such as Spain. •Apart from large hydro, biomass and onshore wind are the most established technologies for renewable electricity generation. •Advanced forms of biogas, such as anaerobic digestion (AD), hold the potential to follow biomass as an established generation technology across the EU. •As advances in solar power technology continue, solar power generation is expected to increase across the EU.


Access report at:www.redatabase.com/multi-country_reports.php,www.redatabase.com


Notes:
London Research International Ltd (LRI) is a rapidly growing provider of international research, consulting and marketing services. Through its newly launched renewable energy portal, www.redatabase.com, LRI aims to support increased deployment of renewable energy by providing reliable, accurate and quality renewable energy information. LRI clients include major international companies, research institutions and government offices.
For The European Renewable Electricity Sector 2009/10: A Country Comparison of Risks and Opportunities, London Research International (LRI) used a series of indices to provide a detailed rating of all of the key areas related to investing in the renewable electricity sectors of a sample of 20 EU member states. The research is unique in its use of multiple measures to develop five indices, which accurately and numerically evaluate the risks and opportunities of each member state’s renewable electricity sector. A sixth non-numeric index provides an analysis of the emerging and established technologies that are currently adequately supported through government incentives or have the potential for growth. The opportunity indices measure government incentives and power market demand and also review established/emerging technologies in the sector. The risk indices measure political will, grid connection problems and planning permission challenges. An additional comparison of the year-on-year changes in opportunities and risk indices is included in the report.



The European Renewable Electricity Sector 2009/10: A Country Comparison of Risks and Opportunities is the second in this series. The publication is updated on an annual basis in order to provide a benchmark against which to measure the progress of the EU member states in achieving their commitments to increase the share of renewable electricity to their total consumption. It is aimed at investors, government and policymakers, opinion leaders, educational institutions and environmental groups. Specifically, the research can be used as a guide by institutional investors to identify investment opportunities and assess the level of risk and attractiveness associated in this sector across the EU.

LRI also recently released, ‘The European Power Sector Analysis: Vertical Integration and Progress towards Grid Parity’.
See www.REdatabase.com for all reports.


Contacts London Research International LtdDr. Seena Rejal or Richard CarlsonTel: +44 (0)20 7378 7300Fax: +44 (0)20 7183 1899Email: info@redatabase.comor info@LondonResearchInternational.comwww.LondonResearchInternational.com






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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Investorideas.com Renewable Energy Stocks Directory of 900 Green Stocks Now Available in PDF

Investorideas.com Renewable Energy Stocks Directory of 900 Green Stocks Now Available in PDF

- How to Find your Next Green Stock Pick


POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –October 29, 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within www.Investorideas.com announces its renewable energy and green energy stocks directory is now available in PDF format for investors.

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Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB:MNGA) is the producer of MagneGas(TM), a natural gas alternative and metal cutting fuel made from liquid waste such as sewage, sludge, manure and certain industrial and oil based liquid wastes. The Company's patented Plasma Arc Flow(TM) process gasifies liquid waste, creating a clean burning fuel that is essentially interchangeable with natural gas, but with lower green house gas emissions. MagneGas(TM) can be used for metal cutting, cooking, and heating or powering bi fuel automobiles.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

GE Announces Latest Advancements to Leading Gas Turbine

GE Announces Latest Advancements to Leading Gas Turbine

New Advanced Gas Turbine delivers higher performance, more flexibility and fewer emissions, with estimated fuel savings of $2 million per year

GREENVILLE, S.C- Using next generation gas turbine technology to increase output and efficiency, GE Energy today introduced its upgraded Frame 7FA gas turbine to meet growing performance requirements for power plant operators. The upgraded turbine is designed to help power plant operators reduce their total cost of ownership and environmental impact by allowing them to use less fuel to generate power.

The continuing evolution of GE’s gas turbine technology supports a growing industry trend toward the use of natural gas. A recent report by the Colorado School of Mines indicated that following recent discoveries, the United States now has 1,800 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, the equivalent of 320 billion barrels of oil—more than Saudi Arabia’s 264 billion barrels. That available supply, coupled with the current low cost and the fact that natural gas emits less carbon than other fossil fuels, has spurred many power generators to consider switching from other fuels to gas.


A typical power plant operating two new 7FA gas turbines with a single steam turbine in combined cycle configuration would achieve a fuel cost savings of more than $2.1 million per year at a natural gas price of $6 per MMBtu when compared to a similar plant with an earlier version of the 7FA for equivalent net plant output. This updated plant would also avoid the emission of more than 19,000 metric tons of CO2 per year compared to the earlier version, an improvement equivalent to the CO2 emissions of approximately 3,800 cars on U.S. roads.


“Investing in the needs of tomorrow with R&D and technology is at the foundation of GE and helps us to maintain a competitive advantage in the power generation arena,” said Steve Bolze, president of GE Energy’s Power & Water business. “Today’s announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to GE’s leadership in advanced gas turbine technology that helps deliver power more efficiently and flexibly to our customers without compromising their high standards for operational excellence.”

“Since its introduction, our F technology has consistently set industry standards for reliability and efficiency,” said Rick Stanley, vice president of engineering for GE Energy. “The 7FA upgrade underscores our commitment to continue refining the technology to meet the evolving needs of today’s customers.”
“GE is focused on delivering products and services that help our customers save significant operating costs while simultaneously slashing emissions and fuel consumption. We have amassed technological advances from across our expansive portfolio of power generating and aviation turbines and delivered them in this upgraded 7FA turbine,” said John Reinker, general manager of gas turbine and combined cycle products for GE Energy. “Of the 1,000 plus GE F-technology gas turbines shipped worldwide, more than 70% are 7FA units—and the advances now available for the 7FA will ensure that it continues to be the industry's workhorse advanced technology turbine.”

Many companies have already evaluated the new gas turbine technology. Some of the first new 7FA turbines are planned for the proposed Oakley Generating Station in Oakley, Calif. The plant, which is projected to generate 586 megawatts of power, is being developed by Radback Energy, Inc., and is expected to be transferred to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) after it enters commercial operation.

The new turbine is a part of GE’s ecomagination portfolio, due to the increase in net plant efficiency and higher output delivered by this machine compared to all earlier 7FA models, which should result in less fuel consumption and lower emissions on a megawatt per hour basis than delivered by previous 7FA models.


Key regions for the upgraded, 60-hertz 7FA will include North America, Latin America, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. The upgraded 7FA will begin shipping in early 2012 and will be manufactured at GE Energy’s gas turbine facility in Greenville, S.C.
GE ecomagination certification
The ecomagination Product Review (EPR) process provides a third-party verification of claims, quantifying operating and environmental performance benefits that accrue to GE’s customers by using ecomagination products relative to baselines such as competitors' best products, the installed base of products and regulatory standards. These ecomagination claims can be found in GE's printed materials and advertisements and on the Web at www.ge.com/ecomagination. Ecomagination products are re-certified regularly to help ensure that claims remain accurate.
For more information, visit www.GE-7FA.com.
About GE Energy
GE Energy (www.ge.com/energy) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies, with 2008 revenue of $29.3 billion. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, GE Energy works in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels. Numerous GE Energy products are certified under ecomagination, GE’s corporate-wide initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that will help customers meet pressing environmental challenges.

About GE
GE is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com. GE is Imagination at Work.



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Monday, October 26, 2009

Evergreen Solar (NasdaqGM: ESLR) Announces Opening of New European Headquarters in Berlin

Evergreen Solar (NasdaqGM: ESLR) Announces Opening of New European Headquarters in Berlin

Key location will expand company’s presence in German market

MARLBORO, Mass. and BERLIN-- October 26 2009 - Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon™ solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer technology, today announced that it has opened a new European headquarters in Berlin, Germany, further increasing the company’s presence in the German market.

Evergreen Solar began its European operations in 2002 and became a fully-registered German company in 2004. Since that time European sales have grown nearly 20 times, equivalent to a 180% compound annual growth rate. The new Berlin headquarters will help the company keep pace with the rapid business growth in the European market, particularly in Germany, a country featuring notable incentives for commercial and residential solar installations.

The new headquarters is located at Wallstraße 65, 10179 Berlin.

“Berlin is an ideal location for us to establish our European headquarters,” said Peter Rusch, Managing Director of Evergreen Solar GmbH and Vice President of Sales for Evergreen Solar, Inc. “Our excellent products and strong relationships with customers have allowed us to establish ourselves very quickly as a leader across the European market.”

Evergreen Solar produces high output solar panels that are the most environmentally friendly of any silicon-based panel. They have the smallest carbon footprint with the quickest energy payback of any silicon based panels in the industry.

“Evergreen Solar’s panels produce more electricity and less impact on the environment than any other silicon based panel,” Rusch said. “If you want to judge the performance of a panel the delivery of kilowatt hours per kilowatts installed is the best measure. From an ecological impact of a solar panel, the carbon footprint and energy payback are the most important factors. That’s what stands behind our slogan: More electricity, less impact.”

The European headquarters is in addition to the company’s worldwide headquarters in Marlboro, Mass., USA. The company also has a sales office for the Asia Pacific Region in California, as well as manufacturing plants in Devens, Mass., Midland, Michigan and one currently under construction in Wuhan, China.

About Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Evergreen Solar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets String Ribbon™ solar power products using its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer technology. The Company's patented wafer manufacturing technology uses significantly less polysilicon than conventional processes. Evergreen Solar's products provide reliable and environmentally clean electric power for residential and commercial applications globally. For more information about the Company, please visit www.evergreensolar.com. Evergreen Solar® and String Ribbon™ are trademarks of Evergreen Solar, Inc.



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Monday, October 19, 2009

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on Wednesday,

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on Wednesday, October 28, 2009


TEMPE, Ariz.--First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2009, after market close on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The Company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss these results at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

Investors may access a live web cast of this conference call by visiting http://investor.firstsolar.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=201491&p=irol-calendar.
An audio replay of the conference call will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until Monday, November 2, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST and can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 if you are calling from within the United States or 719-457-0820 if you are calling from outside the United States and entering conference ID 1744958. A replay of the web cast will be available on the Investor section on the Company’s web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for 90 calendar days.


About First Solar
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) is changing the way the world is powered by creating truly sustainable solar energy solutions. First Solar manufactures solar modules with an advanced semiconductor technology and provides comprehensive PV system solutions. By constantly decreasing manufacturing costs, First Solar is creating an affordable and environmentally responsible alternative to fossil-fuel generation. First Solar modules are most effective when demand for traditional forms of energy is at its peak. First Solar set the benchmark for environmentally responsible product life cycle management by introducing the industry's first comprehensive, pre-funded collection and recycling program for solar modules. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating cost-effective renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com, or www.firstsolar.com/media to download photos.



For First Solar Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company's business involving the company's products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company's key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.
Contacts First Solar, Inc.Jens MeyerhoffChief Financial Officer602-414-9300investor@firstsolar.com




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Solar stocks news -CENTROSOLAR Group AG

CENTROSOLAR Group AG: Best quarterly result in history of company – CENTROSOLAR strategy pays off


Munich, October 19, 2009. CENTROSOLAR Group AG was able to report the best result in the history of the company for the third quarter of the current financial year. After one-off losses following the financial crisis in the first half, the company can now demonstrate in the second half that its long-term financial strategy of concentrating on downstream segments without long-term upstream price commitments is paying off.

The operating result for the quarter before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to EUR 7.4 million. This represents an increase of 45% on the previous record quarter Q3/2008, which had been dominated by booming business in Spain. The EBIT margin showed an impressive improvement to 9.0% of revenue, compared with 5.6% in the prior-year quarter. The EBITDA operating result for the past three months, which excludes depreciation and amortisation, likewise climbed to a record level of EUR 8.7 million (EUR 1.0 million up on the prior-year quarter). The EBITDA margin rose to 10.7% of revenue. The negative non-recurring effects from the first half were thus made good within the space of just one quarter. The full-year objective of posting a positive EBITDA over the twelve-month period was consequently already achieved after nine months. Decisive business focus brings rising profits The exceptionally positive result largely serves to confirm the two core tenets of the corporate strategy: focusing on the one hand on high-margin components, and on the other on integrated systems for roofs. Profitability is further boosted by the strategic decision to avoid low-margin, high-volume business. In recent years, CENTROSOLAR Group AG has put together a comprehensive range of services and products for fitters and wholesalers and developed a corresponding sales structure throughout Western Europe, with local roots at each location. The development of this area-wide micro network very early on now serves as a natural barrier to other competitors entering the market and thus protects its profit margins.


Whereas competition for large open-site systems focuses above all on price, the priorities for local fitters of roof systems are good technical service and a product of reliable quality. The preliminary products required in the manufacturing of solar modules are mostly mass-produced articles; as an exclusively downstream operator not bound to any particular degree by long-term cell supply agreements, CENTROSOLAR can currently command attractive purchasing terms throughout the industry and is even a beneficiary of the price war for solar cells. Rising sales thanks to early international expansionCENTROSOLAR Group AG has further expanded its sales network in the current quarter, bringing record unit sales as well as the positive result.

Despite staying out of the market for open-site projects, sales of solar modules and systems were increased by around 27% compared with the prior-year quarter, and by 59% compared with Q2. Revenue of EUR 81.5 million was 35% up on the preceding quarter (EUR 60.4 million), though around 10% down on the previous year (EUR 91.0 million) due to the marked reduction in prices since last October. The export ratio for the first 9 months of the financial year was 52%. Above-average growth rates were achieved in particular in the French, Benelux and US markets. Ambitious full-year forecast takes on firmer contoursCENTROSOLAR's entire production output of glass and modules is already virtually sold out for the current financial year. For quality and precautionary reasons, however, CENTROSOLAR will not be buying in modules for its distribution business and will stay out of the high-volume end of the market. Consolidated revenue of EUR 280 to 290 million is therefore forecast for the year as a whole.


This nominally represents a fall on the prior-year figure (EUR 333 million), though the sales volume for solar modules will rise considerably (from approx. 70 MWp in the previous year to approx. 85 MWp in the current year). The profit margin per watt has nevertheless risen, with the result that the fourth quarter is once again likely to deliver a highly positive result. The year is expected to end with an operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 6 to 8 million. Underlying situation remains goodWith its highly automated solar module production plant in Wismar, the ingenious mounting systems for solar installations made in Cologne and the market's leading anti-reflective solar glass produced in Fürth, CENTROSOLAR will remain one of Europe's cost leaders in the coming year. General expectations of a further fall in solar cell prices will likewise be to CENTROSOLAR's benefit, because unlike most of its competitors the company does not have its hands tied by long-term price commitments. The preferential subsidies available for roof systems and roof integration in France, but also Germany and Italy, give CENTROSOLAR a further boost as a specialist in roofs. Similar increases in market share to those achieved in France, where CENTROSOLAR is already the leading supplier of building-integrated solutions, can now likewise be expected in the other main sales markets. Profitable growth is consequently on the card for 2010 and the years beyond.


Further information about the issuer CENTROSOLAR Group AG (ISIN DE0005148506) is among Europe's leading suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) systems for roofs and related components, with currently more than 1,000 employees and revenue of around EUR 333 million in 2008.


It generates more than half its revenue internationally. The company has its own sales offices in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland and the USA. For further information, visit: www.centrosolar.com


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Sunday, October 18, 2009

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Friday, October 09, 2009

How to Get your Green Business Funded

How to Get your Green Business Funded


POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta B.C., October 9, 2009 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leading online global investor resource, with a primary focus on environment and water provides tips and resources for green and cleantech companies seeking funding.

A recent report on funding from the The Cleantech Group at the beginning of October announced preliminary 3Q09 results for clean technology venture investments in North America, Europe, China and India totaling $1.59 billion across 134 companies.
Government funding and tax incentives were key to enabling growth in the sector.
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Thursday, October 08, 2009

How to Find and Share Your Next Green Stock Picks

How to Find and Share Your Next Green Stock Picks

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta B.C., October 8 2009 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leading online global investor resource, with a primary focus on environment, water and renewable energy investing, updates its green investor tools, reminding investors to share their favorite green stocks with other investors.

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Friday, October 02, 2009

How to Find the Next Green Stock Win; A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AONE) up Again Today

Renewable Energy Stocks Directory- How to Find the Next Green Stock Win; A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AONE) up Again Today

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –October 2, 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within www.Investorideas.com and its renewable energy and green energy stocks directory provide investors the research tools to find global green stocks to invest in and trade . The recent success of the A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AONE) IPO at $13.50, currently trading at $25.77, up $3.16 (13.98%) , reminds investors there is still “green” in the sector.

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A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and consumer markets. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Massachusetts, A123 Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), an alternative energy company developing renewable energy solutions. GWS stands for GreenWindSolar. Our products and solutions are part of the new "microgeneration" movement that is transforming the way everyday people provide for their energy needs. Through a growing line of solar and wind-powered products ranging from handheld devices that can recharge an iPod to wind turbines for point-of-use alternative energy generation, GWS is leading the way in the emerging microgeneration marketplace. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB:MNGA) is the producer of MagneGas(TM), a natural gas alternative and metal cutting fuel made from liquid waste such as sewage, sludge, manure and certain industrial and oil based liquid wastes. The Company's patented Plasma Arc Flow(TM) process gasifies liquid waste, creating a clean burning fuel that is essentially interchangeable with natural gas, but with lower green house gas emissions. MagneGas(TM) can be used for metal cutting, cooking, and heating or powering bi fuel automobiles.

Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTCBB: WSCE ) is an Oil and Gas solutions provider focused on deploying its water remediation and environmental technologies that overcome tough operational challenges facing oil and gas operators today on a global basis. Virtually anywhere in the world oil is produced contaminated water is produced, this includes associated formation water in conventional oil and gas production and potable water used in unconventional oil production such as the massive Oil Sands development in Alberta Canada.
Using conventional oil/water/solids separation technology, between 0.05% - 5% (500 ppm - 50,000 ppm) residual oil content remains in the water, Wescorp's patented, proven and highly scalable H2Omaxx microscopic aeration technology addresses this crisis by being able to increase the recovery of oil and reduce the amount of hydrocarbons in the contaminated water to less than 0.001% or 10 ppm. Wescorp's H2Omaxx is extremely economical and environmentally friendly eliminating the use of chemicals, filtration systems, high temperature systems and high pressure vessels.


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Disclaimer: Our sites do not make recommendations. 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. Disclosure: Investorideas is compensated by featured green companies WSCE, MNGA and GWSC, news submissions and online advertising.
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