The Renewable Energy Development segment provides integrated renewable energy (PBW) services that include design, installation, and overseeing operations of clean energy projects.
SunEdison (SUNEQ) announced the intent to acquire residential rooftop solar (TAN) power provider Vivint Solar (VSLR) on July 19, 2015. However, the market reacted negatively.
India’s rising electricity demand According to the EIA’s (U.S. Energy Information Administration) 2017 International Energy Outlook, India’s electricity generation is expected to increase by 3.2% per year through 2040, to meet increasing electricity demand in rural areas. Solar outlook Even though coal is the primary fuel used for electricity generation in India, the focus on renewable […]
Yingli (or Yingli Solar) (YGE) is set to announce its 3Q16 earnings on December 8, 2016. In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ expectations for Yingli Solar’s 3Q16 earnings.
In 3Q16, Trina Solar (TSL) reported a gross profit of $125.6 million compared to $176.3 million in 2Q16. On a YoY basis, the company’s gross profit fell nearly 9.0%.
Of the 21 analysts covering SunPower Corporation (SPWR) stock, seven analysts gave the company a “buy” rating. Thirteen analysts rated it a “hold,” and one analyst rated the stock as a “sell” on October 18, 2016.
SunPower (SPWR) is expected to announce its 3Q16 earnings results on October 26, 2016, after market hours. In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ expectations for SunPower’s 3Q16 earnings.
JA Solar (JASO) is primarily involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of solar power products based on crystalline silicon technologies.
Trina Solar (TSL) had given shipment guidance of 1,500 MW (megawatts) to 1,600 MW for 2Q16. However, the company reported 1,658.3 MW of solar (TAN) module shipments recognized in its revenue for 2Q16.
Canadian Solar reported about $637 million in consolidated revenue for 2Q15. Analysts estimate that it will report revenue of about $726 million in 2Q16.
Vivint Solar (VSLR) will announce its 2Q16 earnings results on August 8, 2016, after Market hours. In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ expectations for 2Q16 and 2016 guidance.
Yingli Solar’s manufacturing capacity for modules, solar cells, wafers, and ingots stood at 4,000 MW (megawatts), 3,200 MW, 3,000 MW, respectively, at the end of 2015.
Government incentives, environment regulations, seasonal changes in demand, and cost factors are among the biggest performance drivers for Trina Solar.
In this series, we will perform a comparative analysis of downstream solar companies’ 1Q16 earnings and SunPower’s downstream operations. We will take a close look at its management’s guidance and analyst expectations for 2016.
Canadian Solar’s adjusted EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) for 1Q16 came in at $38 million, compared to analysts’ consensus expectation of $16 million.
Canadian Solar’s existing project pipeline totals 13.5 GWp. 2.1 GWp are in late-stage development, and 11.4 GWp are in early- to mid-stage development.
Canadian Solar had about $1.0 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of March 31, 2016, compared to $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2015.
The major factors that led to SunEdison’s bankruptcy were leveraged acquisitions and the liquidity crisis. More than the macro factors, SunEdison’s fall appears to be self-made.