Cheniere advances on appointment of new director

Shares of Cheniere Energy Partners LP (AMEX:CQP) rose 8% this morning after the company reported it had elected James Bennett, a managing director at a private equity firm, to its board of directors. | AMEX: CQP |Comment

IPO Watch: GT Solar

Set to go public this week is GT Solar (Nasdaq:SOLR), a maker of equipment used to fabricate photovoltaic cells, which collect sunlight and convert it into electricity. | Nasdaq: SOLR |Comment

Capstone Turbine: Thinking outside the micro box

For investors who want a blend of clean energy and offshore drilling all in one stock, look no further than Capstone Turbine Corp. (Nasdaq:CPST). | Nasdaq: CPST |Comment

Sector Watch: Nuclear power stocks

Companies such as Uranium Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq:URRE) and USEC, Inc. (NYSE:USU) may reap a multi-billion dollar windfall if new laws pass that impose limits on carbon dioxide emissions from power... | Nasdaq: URRE |Comment

Small caps to lead out of the economic "rubble"

Small caps may be the place to park your money, according to Bill Greiner, chief investment officer for UMB Asset Management and UMB Bank. | Nasdaq: WGOV |Comment

Check on China: China Sunergy Co., Ltd.

One company with plans to capitalize on China's efforts to harness the power of the sun and diversify its energy mix is Nanjing photovoltaic solar cell maker China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:CSUN). | Nasdaq: CSUN |Comment

Newsletter Watch: Orion Energy Systems

See why ChangeWave Investing editor Toby Smith chose Orion Energy Systems (Nasdaq:OESX) as his recent small-cap pick. | Nasdaq: OESX |Comment

Roberts on investing in small caps

Doug Roberts, author of the new book "Follow the Fed to Investment Success," recently shared his favorite picks of AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ), Corvel Corp. (Nasdaq:CRVL) and A-Power Energy Generation... | NYSE: AZZ |2 Comments

Newsletter Watch: Small-cap solar stocks

Triple-digit oil prices have helped move alternative energy, especially Worldwater & Solar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WWAT) and Spire Corporation (Nasdaq:SPIR), to the forefront of investor attention. | Nasdaq: WWAT |Comment

Check on China: A-Power Energy Generation Systems

Meet A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (Nasdaq:APWR), a relatively new player in China's alternative energy arena. | Nasdaq: APWR |Comment

Consolidated Water: Saline solution

Water is one of those products that will never go out of style. And if you happen to be Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (Nasdaq:CWCO), you’re in luck because today’s markets are thirstier than ever. | Nasdaq: CWCO |1 Comment

IPO Watch: American Water Works

Rather than buy Cleveland real estate right now, you could consider shares in American Water Works (Nasdaq:AWK), an old-line water utility that’s been around in one form or another since 1886. | Nasdaq: AWK |Comment

Check on China: China Solar & Clean Energy Solutions, Inc.

China Solar & Clean Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC:CSOL) has positioned itself to take advantage of a shifting pro-alternative energy political climate in Beijing. | OTC: CSOL |2 Comments

Check on China: Canadian Solar Inc.

Don’t be fooled by the name: even though Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq:CSIQ) incorporated in Canada, all of its manufacturing operations are in China — a profitable niche to be in, especially... | Nasdaq: CSIQ |Comment

Check on China: Hanwei Energy Services

After bad winter weather battered China's energy industry, companies such as Hanwei Energy Services Corp. (TSE: HE.TO) still continue to be strong long-term bets for investors wanting in on Chinese... | HE.TO |Comment

EnerNOC plummets on wider Q4 loss

EnerNOC, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENOC) shares are plummeting after the energy demand management company reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $9 million, or $0.48 per share, down from a net loss of $4.1... | ENOC |Comment

LSB Industries: Heating up

LSB Industries, Inc.'s (AMEX: LXU) geothermal heat pumps can be used by consumers looking to save on their energy bills because the pumps use solar energy stored in the earth to provide climate... | LXU |Comment

Akeena Solar's stock sees volatility amid market uncertainty

Shares of solar power systems designer Akeena Solar (Nasdaq: AKNS) have been dimming and brightening all week on above-average volume as investors navigate choppy markets and careening oil prices... | AKNS |Comment

Check on China: Gushan Environmental Energy Limited

Gushan Environmental Energy Limited (NYSE: GU), the People's Republic of China's largest biodiesel producer in terms of annual production capacity, is betting on the growing use of biodiesel and... | GU |Comment

Bolt Technology posts Q2 EPS below the Street

Bolt Technology Corp. (Nasdaq: BOLT) reported second-quarter fiscal 2008 earnings below the consensus on Wall Street, but noted that the outlook for the remaining six months of the fiscal year... | BOLT |Comment

Sector Watch: Solar energy stocks

As oil prices rise, alternative energy sources are becoming increasingly affordable, which spells potential success for Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: CSIQ) and EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq: EMKR), two... | CSIQ |Comment

AZZ Inc.: Power play

By selling the essentials for power generation, transmission and distribution, AZZ Inc. (Nasdaq: AZZ) is building profits as it powers up the industry. | AZZ |Comment

MasTec to begin 2008 slow

MasTec Inc. (NYSE: MTZ), which builds and maintains infrastructure — telephone, Internet, electric, water, sewer and natural gas — as well as providing installation and maintenance services for... | MTZ |Comment

Akeena Solar to distribute solar panel technology through Suntech Power

Shares of Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKNS) are rocketing in pre-market after the designer and installer of solar power systems said this morning that it will distribute its solar panel technology... | AKNS |Comment

Akeena Solar climbs on news of increased credit line

Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKNS) shares are soaring after the designer of solar power systems said its lender is increasing its credit line 233% to $25 million from $7.5 million. The Los Gatos,... | AKNS |Comment

FuelCell Energy rises after Monday sell-off

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) shares are up slightly after the fuel cell maker’s stock fell more than 21% in abbreviated trading on Monday. The Danbury, Conn.-based firm reported that it... | FCEL |Comment

Consolidated Water rises on Brean Murray upgrade

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (Nasdaq: CWCO) shares are up after investment bank Brean Murray upgraded the operator of seawater desalination plants to a “buy” from “hold.” Brean Murray said... | CWCO |Comment

Akeena Solar to increase credit line with Comerica Bank

Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKNS), designer and installer of solar power systems, said it will increase its existing credit line with Comerica Bank to $25 million from $7.5 million. | AKNS |Comment

Ocean Power Technologies CEO: 2008 will be "exciting"

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT) CEO George Taylor said calendar 2008 will be an “exciting” year for the Pennington, N.J.-based company. The firm makes buoys that generate... | OPTT |Comment

Comverge, Inc.: An efficient small cap

With a banner year of unprecedented growth under its belt, Comverge, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: COMV) smart acquisitions, strategic partnerships and aggressive promotion of smart grid technology will likely... | CEG |Comment

Newsletter Watch: Solar plays

Neil George, senior editor of Personal Finance, analyzes AeroVironment, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAV) and WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corporation (OTC: WWAT), two of his picks from the solar power sector. | AVAV |2 Comments

GSE Systems, Inc.: Operating near full power

In electrical-energy production, GSE Systems, Inc. (AMEX: GVP) provides a sophisticated technology. Specifically, GSE provides simulation and educational solutions and services to the nuclear and... | GVP |Comment

Interview with ShengdaTech CEO Xiangzhi Chen

ShengdaTech's Chief Executive Officer recently responded via email to some questions posed by SmallCapInvestor.com. The questions, and his answers, follow. | Comment

Canadian Solar to make private offer for $75M

Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: CSIQ) said it plans to make a private offer of approximately $75 million of its convertible senior notes, which are due in 2017. | CSIQ |Comment

Hoku Scientific inks deal with Solarfun

Clean energy products provider Hoku Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOKU), said it will sell polysilicon to Solarfun Power Hong Kong Ltd., a subsidiary of Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:... | HOKU |Comment

FuelCell Energy sells three power plants

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL), manufacturer of 24/7, high efficiency, ultra-clean power plants for commercial, industrial and utility customers, said today that it sold three DFC300 power... | FCEL |Comment

Solarfun Power Holdings: Partly cloudy

When the results are released, the gloomy cloud hovering over Solarfun Power Holdings might lift, and investors could find a sunnier outlook for the stock. | STP |Comment

China Sunergy swings to Q3 loss, inks sales agreement with Canadian Solar

Shares of China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) are losing ground today after the specialized solar cell manufacturer reported that it swung to a loss in the third quarter. The Nanjing,... | CSIQ |Comment

LSB Industries, Inc.: The heat is on

“Don’t use up all the hot water!” If you’ve ever uttered this, and many of us have while impatiently waiting to shower in the mornings, then your torrid water saviour might well be this... | LXU |5 Comments

Canadian Solar inks deal with German City Solar Group

Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: CSIQ), a manufacturer of solar cells said this morning that it signed a new contract with German City Solar Group to deliver 60 megawatts of solar modules for a series... | CSIQ |Comment

SatCon Technology posts narrower Q3 loss, strong revenue

SatCon Technology Corp. (Nasdaq: SATC), a developer and supplier of power management and system architecture, reported that its third-quarter loss narrowed from last year and posted robust revenue... | SATC |Comment

Akeena Solar posts strong Q3 revenue

Shares of Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKNS) are treading in the green this morning after the designer and installer of solar power systems posted strong revenue growth for the third quarter and... | AKNS |Comment

Fuel Tech posts disappointing Q3, lowers revenue guidance

Shares of Fuel Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTEK) are sagging in pre-market trading after the company recorded a disappointing third quarter and lowered its revenue guidance. | FTEK |Comment

Basin Water: Taming the Arid West

It’s not the Wild West anymore; it’s the Arid West, as in the well’s getting low and what’s left in it is pure poison. This small cap is out to fix all that, stripping toxins from... | BWTR |1 Comment

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.: A sunny outlook

Clearly the wind is at the back of alternative energy shares. With electricity prices rising, crude oil soaring and the threat of global warming a near daily headline, the climate is right. | ASTI |2 Comments

CH Energy Group down on lower Q3 profit

CH Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: CHG) shares are down after the utilities holding company reported third-quarter net income of $4.33 million, or $0.27 per share, below analyst estimates of $0.28 per... | CHG |Comment

The Empire District Electric Company up on Q3 revenue jump

The Empire District Electric Company (NYSE: EDE) shares are up after the public utility provider reported third-quarter revenue jumped 9% to $142.5 million, below analyst estimates of $145.98... | EDE |Comment

SJW down after missing Q3 profit estimates

SJW Corp. (NYSE: SJW) shares are down after the public utility company reported third-quarter net income decline to $8 million, or $0.43 per share, below Wall Street estimates of $0.47 per share... | SJW |Comment

China Technology Development Group facilitates SA with Terra Solar Global

China Technology Development Group Corp. (Nasdaq: CTDC), which provides network security for solar energy businesses in China, said that it has created a strategic partnership with Terra Solar... | CTDC |Comment

Newsletter Watch: U.S. Geothermal

For Keith Fitz-Gerald, a 20-year veteran of the money management and newsletter world, three criteria need to be met when investing in alternative energy. See what small cap he chose as meeting all... | GTH |Comment