Solar Stocks News - Canadian Solar (Nasdaq: CSIQ ) Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results and Issues 2010 GuidanceQ309 Highlights

Solar Stocks News - Canadian Solar (Nasdaq: CSIQ ) Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results and Issues 2010 GuidanceQ309 Highlights

-- 87% increase in net revenues to $213.1 million, compared to Q209 net revenues of $114.2 million.-- 113% increase in shipments of 102.6 MW, compared to Q209 shipments of 48.2 MW, setting a new quarterly shipping record.-- Gross margin of 16.3%, compared to Q209 gross margin of 20.2% and Q308 gross margin of 15.5%.-- Net income of $0.69 per diluted share in Q309, compared to $0.49 per diluted share in Q209. Net profit of $25.3 million sets new quarterly record. Net profit margin reaches 11.9%.

ONTARIO, Canada, Nov. 17 - Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: CSIQ ) today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2009 ended September 30, 2009 and its outlook for the fourth quarter of 2009 and the full year 2010.

Net revenues for the third quarter of 2009 were $213.1 million, compared to net revenues of $114.2 million for the second quarter of 2009 and $252.4 million for the third quarter of 2008.

Net income for the third quarter of 2009 was $25.3 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared to $17.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2009 and $11.1 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008.

Shipments for the third quarter of 2009 were 102.6 MW, compared to shipments of 48.2 MW for the second quarter of 2009 and 60 MW for the third quarter of 2008. Third quarter 2009 sales came from all geographic markets important to the solar industry, with Europe continuing to be the Company's largest contributing geographic market. Sales in that region grew strongly in the quarter, increasing 179% from the second quarter of 2009.

Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar, commented: "We broke our previous records on both MW shipment volumes and net profit in this quarter. The significant increases in sales and earnings were the result of the successful implementation of our global sales strategy combined with our strong brand name recognition, cost control and effective supply chain management. Our flexible vertical integration model allowed us to capture the sharp increase in market demand during the quarter and to raise our module sales faster than the growth of our internal cell capacity. Our R&D capability is another important competitive differentiator for Canadian Solar. During the quarter, three of our solar module products recorded the highest scores for P-type solar modules during the PV USA (PTC) tests, which are mandatory for the California Solar Initiatives. Subsequent to the quarter end, we pre-launched our high-output premium products using our enhanced selective emitter technology. These products are expected to have monocrystalline cell conversion efficiencies of 18.5% and multicrystalline cell efficiencies of 17%. We are also in the process of testing a cost effective two-axis tracker."

Arthur Chien, CFO of Canadian Solar, noted: "We are pleased that we were able to aggressively grow our top line while delivering an 11.9% net margin. We remain focused on managing all operating and financing costs as we work to improve profitability. We expect the expansion of our internal cell facility in H1 2010 will help us to further offset ongoing industry pricing pressure, while at the same time increasing our manufacturing process control. Importantly, our disciplined management of our balance sheet continues to give us superior operating leverage and a low cost of financing. The recent successful closure of our follow-on stock offering in October further strengthened our balance sheet and prepares us for the Company's expected growth in 2010."



Revenue by Geography 3Q 2009 2Q 2009 3Q 2008 Region US$ million % US$ million % US$ million %

Asia 13.6 6.4% 31.1 27.2% 16.4 6.5% Europe 186.6 87.6% 66.9 58.6% 222.4 88.1% America 12.9 6.0% 16.2 14.2% 13.5 5.4% Total 213.1 100.0% 114.2 100.0% 252.4 100.0%

Recent Developments -- We completed batch testing of our enhanced selective emitter cells and pre-launched our first commercially available 250/260 W modules at the Solar Power International conference in Anaheim. We have begun converting the first cell line over to our proprietary enhanced selective emitter technology and expect to begin limited commercial delivery of 260 W enhanced selective emitter modules early in 2010.

-- We have begun field-testing a two-axis tracker, which we believe will be more effective but considerably less expensive than similar products currently available on the market.

-- Completed a follow-on public offering of 6.9 million shares on October 21, 2009, which raised net proceeds of approximately $103.3 million.

-- Canadian Solar Japan recently received full JPEC certifications for our residential roof solar systems and JET certification for our solar modules. We have started to deliver these products to our Japanese customers.

-- Appointed Arthur Chien, our CFO, as our new Compliance Officer, effective November 2, 2009.

-- Appointed Charlotte Xi Klein as VP of Global Operations, effective November 2, 2009. Ms. Klein joined Canadian Solar as corporate controller in 2007 and most recently served as VP of Finance and Compliance Officer, where she was also instrumental in establishing Canadian Solar's overseas operations during the past 12 months. Prior to joining Canadian Solar, she spent 18 years in the United States, where she obtained her MBA and MA degrees and worked her way up from cost accounting to controllership in sizable corporate manufacturing facilities, such as Saint-Gobain Corporation and Armstrong World Industries. She was previously a financial executive at ARAMARK Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. She is also a member of the AICPA and has been a Texas-licensed CPA since 1996.

-- Completed our recent expansion of solar module manufacturing capacity to 820 MW, which we believe is the world's third largest.

-- On track in our Phase III solar cell capacity expansion, which we expect to bring our cell capacity from 270MW to 420MW by December 2009.

Outlook for Q409 and 2010

The outlook below is based on the Company's current views with respect to operating and market conditions, its current order book and customer' forecasts, which are subject to change. The risks to our guidance also include changes in product pricing, availability and pricing of feedstock, and the project financing environment.

We are reiterating our fourth quarter 2009 guidance of shipments of approximately 128 MW to 138 MW, with gross margin expected to be in the high- teens on a percentage basis. We expect shipments of approximately 295 MW to 305 MW for the full year 2009.

For the full year 2010, we believe our shipments will be in the range of 600 MW to 700 MW. We believe that the demand for our high quality solar modules will come from all major markets, including Germany, Italy, the U.S., the Czech Republic, South Korea and Spain. We also expect strong growth from our newer markets, such as Canada, Japan and China.

Given the demand forecast, the Company plans to increase our solar module production capacity from today's 820 MW to 1 GW by the end of April 2010, and to increase our internal cell production capacity from 420 MW to 700 MW by June 2010. We also intend to slightly increase our internal ingot and wafer capacity in 2010.

Under this expansion plan, we expect to produce approximately 450 MW to 500 MW of solar cells internally, while outsourcing approximately 200 MW to 250 MW from our long-term solar cell partners.

By achieving a higher ratio of internal cell production compared to external sourcing, we expect to sustain gross margins in the high teens and maintain a healthy net profit margin.

Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO, remarked: "We believe that we have reasonable visibility for our 2010 forecast based on our channel checks. We expect to more than double our shipments in 2010 and are preparing our capacity expansion accordingly. This rapid growth is driven by our sales strategy of combining a superior product with attractive pricing and value added services. Furthermore, we intend to continue to aggressively develop new markets for our products. We were successful in our strategy in the U.S., South Korea and the Czech Republic this year, and have targeted other new markets such as Canada, Japan and China for 2010. We believe this strategic diversification will significantly reduce our exposure to the traditional solar markets such as Germany, Italy and Spain and allow us to build a solid foundation for continued growth and market share expansion."

Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details

The dial-in number for the live audio call, which will begin today, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. November 17, 2009 in Hong Kong), is +1-617-213-8059 +1-617-213-8059. The conference call passcode is 23659019. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on our website at http://www.canadiansolar.com .

A replay of the call will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call through 12:00 p.m. on November 24, 2009, U.S. Eastern Time (1:00 a.m., November 25, 2009 in Hong Kong) by telephone at +1-617-801-6888 +1-617-801-6888. To access the replay, use passcode 19894949. A webcast replay will also be available at http://www.canadiansolar.com .

About Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ )

Canadian Solar Inc. is a leading vertically integrated provider of ingot, wafer, solar cell, solar module and other solar applications. Canadian Solar designs, manufactures and delivers solar products and solar systems for on-grid and off-grid use to customers worldwide. Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar module producers by manufacturing capacity. With operations in North America, Europe and Asia, Canadian Solar provides premium quality, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solar solutions to support global sustainable development. For more information, visit http://www.canadiansolar.com .

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this press release including statements regarding our expected future shipment volumes, gross and net margins, manufacturing capacities and cell conversion efficiencies, are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers, including customers of our silicon materials sales; changes in demand from major markets such as Germany; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20-F originally filed on June 8, 2009, as amended by its report on Form 20-F/A filed on October 14, 2009. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.Full financial tables at news on http://www.canadiansolar.com







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Renewableenergystocks.com Solar Stocks Sector Close – Up; Solar Stocks Shine Once Again

Renewableenergystocks.com Solar Stocks Sector Close – Up; Solar Stocks Shine Once Again


POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –November 16, 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within www.Investorideas.com, features a sector close-up on solar stocks trading for November 16th.

Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up, as of Trading November 16th

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ASTI ) trading at $4.99, up 0.34 (7.31%) 10:35am ET
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) trading at $19.72 1.27 (6.88%) 11:25am ET
Evergreen Solar Inc (NASDAQ:ESLR) trading at $1.50, up 0.02 (1.35%) 11:21am ET
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) trading at $123.38, up $ 5.08 (4.30%) 11:22am ET
JA Solar (Nasdaq: JASO) breaking the trend, trading at $4.08, down 0.04 (0.97%) 11:17am ET
LDK Solar ADR (NYSE: LDK) trading up at $6.95, up $ 0.56 (8.76%) 11:20am ET
RENESOLA LTD (NYSE: SOL) trading $4.22, up $ 0.17 (4.20%) 11:19am ET
SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) trading at $ 27.05, up $ 0.63 (2.38%) 11:17am ET
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) trading up at $15.02, up $ 1.30 (9.48%) 11:16AM ET
Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) trading at $14.04, up $ 0.59 (4.39%) 11:17am ET

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Solar Stocks News - Suntech (NYSE: STP), Selects Arizona for First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

Solar Stocks News - Suntech (NYSE: STP), Selects Arizona for First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

BEIJING, Nov. 15 2009 - From the U.S. China Green Tech Summit today, Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), announced that its first U.S. manufacturing plant for the growing North American market would be located in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The plant will have an initial production capacity of 30 megawatts (MW) and is expected to begin production in the third quarter of 2010.

The announcement makes Suntech the first Chinese cleantech leader to bring manufacturing jobs to America. Suntech selected the Greater Phoenix area for its plant because of Arizona's leadership in research through Arizona State University, and statewide renewable energy policies, particularly its Renewable Energy Standard and distributed generation set-aside, as well as a supportive local business climate represented by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. The Suntech U.S. plant will employ over 75 full-time employees at launch and may double its staff within the year as the North American market develops.

Initially starting with 30 MW of PV module production capacity, the Suntech plant is configured for growth to respond to the expected expansion of the U.S. solar market in the coming years. The U.S. market had 356MW of solar PV capacity installed during 2008 (source: Photon Magazine, Nov. 2009), and is expected to grow six-fold to more than 2GW by 2012 (source: Solarbuzz LLC, Mar. 2009).

"Bringing manufacturing jobs to the U.S. is part of Suntech's vision to grow the solar market in every corner of the world," said Suntech's Chairman and CEO Dr. Zhengrong Shi. "We are eagerly watching growing markets and see the potential of bringing manufacturing capabilities to other markets where we see the combination of rapid local market growth and manufacturing cost competitiveness."

Locating the plant close to Suntech's U.S. customers will reduce the time, costs, and emissions associated with long-distance shipping of Suntech panels. The plant, which will be approximately 80,000 to 100,000 square feet, will allow for long-term growth of manufacturing capabilities to meet increasing American demand for solar power.

"Suntech has been a leader to watch for some time, and its decision to bring manufacturing here to the U.S. is a great sign of the increasingly important collaboration between Chinese and American leaders in the renewable energy industry, as well as the potential for growth of green jobs in countries that implement smart, supportive policies," said Dan Kammen, Professor in the Energy and Resources Group and Director of the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Shi continued, "This is the first step in what I see as a long-term, strategic investment in the North American market. Over the last two years we have grown our U.S. team to over 60 employees. As a result of that effort, we have developed a network of over 200 solar dealers and integrators installing Suntech products and are actively involved with a number of large-scale solar project developers serving the utility market. We also have developed strong partnerships with U.S. companies such as MEMC of Pasadena, Texas, our largest supplier of silicon wafers used in our modules. The leadership shown by the US government in advancing renewable energy will only improve the environment for further investments in the coming years."

Suntech plans to make a final decision on the specific location of the plant in the coming weeks.

About Suntech

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) is the world's leading solar energy company as measured by production output of crystalline silicon solar modules. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets premium quality, high-output, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solar products for electric power applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech offers an extensive range of customer-centric innovations, including its patent-pending Pluto technology for crystalline silicon solar cells, which improves power output by up to 12% compared to conventional production methods, its Reliathon(TM) module and platform, the industry's first fully integrated utility-scale solar platform, and its broad range of building-integrated solar products.

Suntech designs and delivers commercial and utility scale solar power systems in China and the United States. With regional headquarters in China, Switzerland and San Francisco and sales offices worldwide, Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we live in and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enable sustainable development. For more information, please visit http://www.suntech-power.com .

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements, and includes the expected growth of the U.S. solar market, timing of the opening of Suntech's Phoenix, Arizona manufacturing plant; the number of expected employees at time of opening of the plant; forecasted production output, forecasted employee growth, and growth of manufacturing capacity. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Suntech's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Suntech does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.






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Clenergen India Private Limited Appoints Merchant Bank for Public Floatation in India and Listing on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) an

Clenergen India Private Limited Appoints Merchant Bank for Public Floatation in India and Listing on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exhange Limited (BSE)

November 11, 2009:
The Chennai (India) based Clenergen India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clenergen Corporation (OTCBB: CRGE), a pioneer in clean energy generation, announces today that ICICI Securities Limited has agreed to the engagement as the Lead Merchant Banker for the fund raising exercise through issuance of equity shares in India to for Clenergen's 16MW and 64MW gasification technology based power plants.
The total cost of the two projects, which together will generate 80MW/Hr of clean, renewable electricity, has been estimated at US$ 236.47 million, out of which a sum of US$ 153.70 million is planned to be raised in the form of long term debt. This assignment has been mandated to Ernst and Young in India.
Out of the total equity component of US$ 82.76 million, US$ 65 million will be raised through a public floatation on the Indian Capital Markets, the rest being a combination of contribution to equity by Clenergen Corporation, USA and private placement of shares before floatation. Post closure of the public offering, the shares of Clenergen India will be listed for trading on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE).
ICICI Securities Limited (I-Sec), part of the ICICI Bank's financial services conglomerate, has agreed to act as a Lead Merchant Banker (private equity placement, pre-IPO and the public floatation of Clenergen India). I-Sec is one of India's premier merchant bankers and has successfully handled many of the largest public flotations in India.
I-Sec has a presence in over 75 Indian cities and leverages on the network of its over 250 branches and its trading portal www.icicidirect.com is India's largest online trading portal with 19 million registered users.
The proposed public flotation is being planned to hit the Indian markets in March 2010.
About Clenergen Corporation. Clenergen Corporation is a publicly listed company on the OTC stock market (symbol CRGE). Clenergen develops Clean Energy Generation projects to address the requirement for renewable and sustainable supplies of electricity. Clenergen installs and operates Distribution Environmental Power Systems (DEPS) and applies Plant Science to the cultivation of proprietary biomass feedstocks in order to provide sustainable supplies of clean energy to regional, independent clients and national grids.
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Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with clean technologies; changes in the operating costs and changes in economic conditions and conditions in clean technologies. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance those beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our current and periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




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Green IPO Watch at Renewableenergystocks.com: New Wind Turbine Manufacturer GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT)


POINT ROBERTS, WA - November 9 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com,
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reports wind turbine manufacturer GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT) goes public in reverse merger.

GC China Turbine Corp. Announces Close of Financing and Completion of Reverse Acquisition –

Company Now Moves Ahead as a Major Wind Turbine Manufacturer


NEW YORK, NY--- November 5, 2009 - GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT) is pleased to announce that pursuant to the previously announced Share Exchange Agreement the company is now the 100% owner of GC Nordic Group and has become a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art 2-bladed wind turbines based in China.

The consummation of the share exchange transaction was contingent on a minimum equity financing of US$ 8,000,000. Clarus Capital Limited acted as lead placement agent assisting notable clean energy advocates Longboard Capital Advisors LLC in their participation as lead investors together with the support of Southridge Investment Group LLC's clean energy practice and network of renewable energy Investors across the USA and Northern Europe as well as the welcome efforts of many other qualified co-investors.

The financing was over-subscribed resulting in the purchase of 6,400,000 shares of common stock. Additionally, a debt financing transaction closed with Clarus Capital Limited in the amount of US$ 1,000,000, convertible into the Company's common stock at US$ 2.00 per share. The current investment along with the previously announced US$ 10 million round provides the Company with a combined capital raise of US$ 19 million for the issuance of an aggregate total of 18,900,000 shares.

The management of GC China Turbine Corp. is very pleased by the Company's ability to readily access investment capital and is further excited by its early stage sales performance and future growth opportunities. Recent contract announcements amounting to nearly US$ 128 million in sales and plans for the rapid development of newer and significantly more powerful turbines provides a strong fundamental platform from which to capitalize on GC China's innovative technology and unique market position. With the conclusion of the share exchange transaction and financing the Company now has the ability to forge ahead with strategic plans to solidify its position as a leading manufacturer in the rapidly growing and government mandated wind power energy sector in China.

Further details regarding the Company and details of the share exchange, debt and equity financing agreements along with further information about the business, financial condition and management of GC China and related parties are filed as part of the Company's continuous public disclosure as a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") EDGAR database.

About Longboard Capital Advisors LLC (www.longboardcapital.net)

Longboard Capital Advisors invest in clean energy businesses. The company was created in 2006 when it became clear that one of the most effective ways to accelerate the move to cleantech and institute change would be to help capitalize cleantech companies that address global warming and security issues head on. Staying ahead of complex developments in clean technologies and markets allows Longboard Capital to provide focused investment advice to clients worldwide.

About Southridge Investment Group LLC (www.southridgellc.com)

Southridge Investment Group LLC is a full service registered broker dealer and investment banking firm authorized to do business in all 50 states. The investment banking practice focuses on the sponsorship needs of small, medium and emerging growth companies as well as the needs of both institutional and individual investors interested in that segment of the market. The firm offers a full range of corporate finance services, including underwritings, M & A, financial advisory, valuations and private placements.

About GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT)

GC China is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art 2-bladed wind turbines based in Wuhan City of Hubei Province, China. The Company holds a license to manufacture a groundbreaking technology which meets rigorous requirements for low-cost and high reliability. The technology was developed through a 10 year European research project costing over US$ 75 million. GC China's launch product is a 1.0 megawatt ("MW") utility scale turbine with designs for a 2.3MW and 3.0MW utility scale turbine in development. The Company's initial efforts have been rewarded with contracts of approximately US$ 128 million to-date.

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This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of new business opportunities. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new projects and development stage companies. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT) Announces Close of Financing and Completion of Reverse Acquisition

Company Now Moves Ahead as a Major Wind Turbine Manufacturer

NEW YORK, NY- November 5, 2009 - GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT) is pleased to announce that pursuant to the previously announced Share Exchange Agreement the company is now the 100% owner of GC Nordic Group and has become a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art 2-bladed wind turbines based in China.



The consummation of the share exchange transaction was contingent on a minimum equity financing of US$ 8,000,000. Clarus Capital Limited acted as lead placement agent assisting notable clean energy advocates Longboard Capital Advisors LLC in their participation as lead investors together with the support of Southridge Investment Group LLC's clean energy practice and network of renewable energy Investors across the USA and Northern Europe as well as the welcome efforts of many other qualified co-investors.
The financing was over-subscribed resulting in the purchase of 6,400,000 shares of common stock. Additionally, a debt financing transaction closed with Clarus Capital Limited in the amount of US$ 1,000,000, convertible into the Company's common stock at US$ 2.00 per share. The current investment along with the previously announced US$ 10 million round provides the Company with a combined capital raise of US$ 19 million for the issuance of an aggregate total of 18,900,000 shares.


The management of GC China Turbine Corp. is very pleased by the Company's ability to readily access investment capital and is further excited by its early stage sales performance and future growth opportunities. Recent contract announcements amounting to nearly US$ 128 million in sales and plans for the rapid development of newer and significantly more powerful turbines provides a strong fundamental platform from which to capitalize on GC China's innovative technology and unique market position. With the conclusion of the share exchange transaction and financing the Company now has the ability to forge ahead with strategic plans to solidify its position as a leading manufacturer in the rapidly growing and government mandated wind power energy sector in China.
Further details regarding the Company and details of the share exchange, debt and equity financing agreements along with further information about the business, financial condition and management of GC China and related parties are filed as part of the Company's continuous public disclosure as a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") EDGAR database.


About Longboard Capital Advisors LLC (www.longboardcapital.net)
Longboard Capital Advisors invest in clean energy businesses. The company was created in 2006 when it became clear that one of the most effective ways to accelerate the move to cleantech and institute change would be to help capitalize cleantech companies that address global warming and security issues head on. Staying ahead of complex developments in clean technologies and markets allows Longboard Capital to provide focused investment advice to clients worldwide.
About Southridge Investment Group LLC (www.southridgellc.com)
Southridge Investment Group LLC is a full service registered broker dealer and investment banking firm authorized to do business in all 50 states. The investment banking practice focuses on the sponsorship needs of small, medium and emerging growth companies as well as the needs of both institutional and individual investors interested in that segment of the market. The firm offers a full range of corporate finance services, including underwritings, M & A, financial advisory, valuations and private placements.
About GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT)
GC China is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art 2-bladed wind turbines based in Wuhan City of Hubei Province, China. The Company holds a license to manufacture a groundbreaking technology which meets rigorous requirements for low-cost and high reliability. The technology was developed through a 10 year European research project costing over US$ 75 million. GC China's launch product is a 1.0 megawatt ("MW") utility scale turbine with designs for a 2.3MW and 3.0MW utility scale turbine in development. The Company's initial efforts have been rewarded with contracts of approximately US$ 128 million to-date.


Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of new business opportunities. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new projects and development stage companies. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARDGC China Turbine Corp.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Marcus Laun, DirectorFor more information visit our website at www.gcchinaturbine.com






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Solar Stocks News - STR Holdings, Inc. Prices Its Initial Public Offering

Solar Stocks News - STR Holdings, Inc. Prices Its Initial Public Offering


NFIELD, Conn.--Nov 6 --STR Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STRI) today announced that the initial public offering of 12,300,000 shares of its common stock has been priced at $10.00 per share. The shares began trading today on The New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “STRI.” The closing of the offering is expected to take place on November 12. Of the shares being sold, 3,300,000 are being offered by the Company and 9,000,000 shares are being offered by selling stockholders. In addition, the selling stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,845,000 shares at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any. The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders.


Credit Suisse and Goldman, Sachs & Co. acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. Cowen and Company, Jefferies & Company, Lazard Capital Markets and Macquarie Capital (USA) acted as co-managers of the offering. The offering of these securities is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, One Madison Avenue 1B, New York, New York, 10010; telephone (800) 221-1037 (800) 221-1037; or Goldman, Sachs & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004; telephone (866) 471-2526 (866) 471-2526, facsimile (212) 902-9316 or by emailing prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com.


A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.


About STR
STR Holdings, Inc. is a leading global provider of encapsulants to the solar module industry. It is also a leader in the consumer products quality assurance market, providing inspection, testing and audit services to retailers and manufacturers, around the globe to enable them to determine whether their products and facilities meet applicable, safety, regulatory, quality, performance, and social standards.

Investors: STR Holdings, Inc.Joseph Radziewicz
Controller and Principal Accounting Officer (860) 749-8371 (860) 749-8371






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Biomass News - PSCW Approves Application for Largest Biomass Plant in Midwest

PSCW Approves Application for Largest Biomass Plant in Midwest


ASHLAND, Wis.----The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) has unanimously approved Xcel Energy’s (NYSE: XEL) application to install biomass gasification technology at its Bay Front Power Plant in Ashland, Wis. When completed, the project will convert the plant’s remaining coal-fired unit to biomass gasification technology, allowing it to use 100 percent biomass in all three boilers and making it the largest biomass plant in the Midwest. Currently, two of the three operating units at Bay Front use biomass as their primary fuel to generate electricity.


The project, estimated at $58.1 million, will require additional biomass receiving and handling facilities at the plant, an external gasifier, minor modifications to the plant’s remaining coal-fired boiler and an enhanced air quality control system. The total generation output of the plant is not expected to change significantly as a result of the project.


“We appreciate the PSCW’s fair and thorough review of the application and believe that their decision recognizes the benefits of this project to provide environmentally-responsible, cost-effective energy to our customers and communities,” said Mike Swenson, president and CEO, Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin, an Xcel Energy. “The Bay Front project demonstrates our continuing commitment to the environment and a clean energy future. We’re helping our customers and communities practice sustainability while increasing local economic development.”


Through its purchases of wood residues and related services, the Bay Front Power Plant has a $20 million annual economic impact on a six-county region around Ashland. That economic impact will increase as the plant purchases more wood residues from area contractors.
The Bay Front Power Plant was originally constructed and began operation in 1916. In 1960, it operated five boilers and six turbines. Since then, two of the boilers, and three of the turbines, have been retired. The three remaining boilers feed into a combined steam header system that can support three turbine-generator sets.


In 2008, Xcel Energy installed NOx (nitrogen oxides) emission control equipment on the two boilers that primarily burn wood, allowing both to continue to operate into the foreseeable future. When evaluating various alternatives for the remaining boiler, which primarily burns coal, it was determined that expanding Bay Front as a biomass resource was preferred over incurring significant increases in coal costs, and also environmental compliance costs relating to the Clean Air Interstate Rule and regulations on mercury emissions.

In addition to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by switching from coal to biomass in the remaining unit, the project will drastically reduce other air emissions, including nitrogen oxides by more than 60 percent and sulfur dioxides and particulate matter by more than 80 percent.
The primary source of biomass at Bay Front is expected to be the lower quality, unused materials that are currently left in area forests following traditional harvests, such as treetops, logging slash, damaged trees, underutilized species, and the cull and mortality classed trees. Initial investigations conducted by Xcel Energy show more than ample supplies of this lower quality biomass within the area.


“We will require our contractors to use the sustainable harvesting guidelines as developed by the Wisconsin Council on Forestry and implemented by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR),” Swenson said. “We will also continue to work closely with the WDNR and other local organizations to ensure the highest environmental standards are followed now and in the future when harvesting biomass in the region.”

Engineering, design and construction work is expected to begin in 2010 and the unit could be operational in late 2012.

Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company with regulated operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies. Holding company headquarters are located in Minneapolis. More information is available at www.xcelenergy.com.





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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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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


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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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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

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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.

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.
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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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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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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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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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