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2017 Has Been a Year of Surprises in Solar Energy
If you go back and look at the beginning of 2017, it seemed like the year would be terrible for solar companies. It was so bad that SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) announced layoffs and the....
Puerto Rico Could Show the Future of Solar and Energy Storage
Elon Musk has gotten a lot of attention for his proposed efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico's electric grid, which could prove how cheap and valuable solar and energy storage could be in the decades....
First Solar Is Already Profiting From the Solar Tariff Debate
The threat of tariffs on solar imports as a result of the Suniva/SolarWorld trade case may already be benefiting First Solar's (NASDAQ: FSLR) domestic business. Not only are solar module prices....
Why Plug Power Stock Popped 22% in September
Shares of hydrogen fuel-cell maker Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) popped 22% in September, although there was little news to explain the rise -- except for one thing.About half of Plug Power's....
Total Continues Its Look Beyond Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
No oil major has done more to build a renewable energy business than Total (NYSE: TOT). It owns two-thirds of solar manufacturer SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR), bought battery maker Saft last year for....
Solar Manufacturers Will Turn Elsewhere if U.S. Imposes Tariffs
Suniva's Section 201 trade case filed with the International Trade Commission is moving forward after the federal agency found "injury" against the manufacturer in what could be a devastating blow....
Why Energy Storage Will Be a Boon for Residential Solar Installers
Net metering was a key factor in driving the residential solar market to where it is today, but its days are likely numbered across the U.S. Utilities nationwide are having success at convincing....
Sunlight to Electricity: What Makes a Solar Cell Work?
Solar energy now accounts for over 1% of the world's electricity each year, and the industry is growing at a rapid rate. Behind all of the solar installations are small pieces of silicon that turn....
SunPower's Future May Ride on Next-Generation Manufacturing Plant
Over the last year, SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) has essentially split its business into two very distinct segments. There's the power plant business that is producing P-Series solar....
Why Plug Power Inc's Shares Popped 12% Today
Shares of hydrogen fuel-cell company Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ: PLUG) jumped as much as 12% in trading on Wednesday after the company's chairman bought $426,000 worth of stock. At 3:25 p.m. EDT,....
First Solar Has a Lot Riding on Proposed Solar Tarrifs
Solar companies and investors will likely learn late this week whether the Section 201 trade case filed by Suniva and joined by SolarWorld will be moving forward, recommending tariffs or other....
Tesla Takes Aim at the World's Biggest Solar Manufacturers
Three years after SolarCity acquired high-efficiency solar module maker Silevo, its new owner, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), doesn't appear to be backing down on plans to expand solar manufacturing. It's....
Here's Why Ameresco, Inc.'s Stock Popped 10% in August
Shares of Ameresco (NYSE: AMRC), an industry leader in energy-efficiency solutions for facilities throughout North America and Europe, extended the 7% rise they've experienced through the first....
Why Plug Power Inc.'s Shares Dropped in August
The early summer months were all about projecting a brighter future for Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), but in August investors were focused on results right now. Second-quarter 2017 results were....
This Week in Solar
Earnings season is over and it seems most of the market is slowing down before the end of summer. But the solar industry continues to make news, both good and bad.This week, the industry showed....
What Does First Solar's Future Really Look Like?
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) is clearly the most valuable solar manufacturer in the world today. The company has built the most profitable business in solar energy on the back of thin-film....
Is This High-Yield Dividend Stock a Buy?
Believe it or not, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivering wood pellets has turned into a huge business. As power companies in Northern Europe are forced to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and....
India Could Be Solar Energy's Next Oasis
Two years ago, India's solar market was basically non-existent. According to the World Resources Institute, the country had 2.9 Gigawatts (GW) of solar installed at the end of 2015, about as much....
3 Energy Stocks With Dividends Yielding More Than 5%
Finding energy stocks with high dividend yields and stable businesses is tough today. Many oil companies are spending more on dividends and capital expenditures than they make in operating cash....
SunPower Opens Pilot Plant Ahead of Next-Generation Solar Module
SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) is always pushing the envelope when it comes to solar efficiency, and that focus may finally be starting to prove valuable to the company and its investors.After
Should Investors Worry About Enviva Partners' Growth Stalling in the Second Quarter?
Enviva Partners (NYSE: EVA) looks like an incredibly compelling stock to own if you are looking for a high-yield investment. It has a lot of the qualities you want from a master limited partnership
Pioneer Natural Resources Down 13% in 1 Day
Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) reported earnings this past week, and the market took to the news like a cat to water. In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Energy, Motley Fool analysts Sean
Here's Why Pacific Ethanol Rose as Much as 31.6% Today
Shares of Pacific Ethanol (NASDAQ: PEIX) leapt nearly 32% this morning after investors decided two straight days of big declines was a bit overdone. The ethanol producer reported second-quarter 2017
Here's Why Green Plains Partners LP Rose 10.7% in July
Shares of Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) rose nearly 11% last month on news that management had decided to increase the quarterly distribution. It wasn't much -- only an additional penny per
Why SunPower Corp.'s Shares Plunged 21% Today
Shares of solar manufacturer SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) fellen as much as 20.8% in trading Wednesday morning after the company reporting second quarter earnings. At 11:55 a.m. EDT shares were