Streetwise Alternative - Cleantech Articles
How Green Crude Oil Is Becoming A Better Investment By The Day
Source: Josh Grasmick, Penny Sleuth (9/6/12)
"Green crude oil —algae-based fuel —could be on the verge of taking a slice out of petroleum's market share, and sooner than you think."
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Project Aims to Harness the Power of Waves off Oregon
Source: New York Times, Kirk Johnson (9/3/12)
"The first commercially licensed grid-connected wave-energy device in the nation, designed by a New Jersey company, Ocean Power Technologies, is in its final weeks of testing before a planned launch in October."
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Smartgrid Stocks to Power Your Portfolio
Source: G.S. Early, Money Morning (8/16/12)
"High-temperature superconducting wire is to traditional powerline as fiber optic cable is to telephone wire. The capacity is so great you could literally back up a small city on one buried cable."
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'All of the Above' Energy Policy Includes Cow Dung
Source: Derek Sands, Platts (7/18/12)
"Republicans in Congress have been blunt in their assessment of the Obama administration's renewable energy policies: They are a pile of manure. But manure could be just the solution to some of the country's energy woes."
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Energy Storage Technology Recharges
Source: ZDNet, Heather Clancy (7/9/12)
"Considerable momentum is building behind newer energy storage technologies like advanced batteries."
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Alternative Energy Stock Outlook
Source: Zacks Investment Research (7/2/12)
"Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been directly related to the state of the economy and inversely related to the prices of petroleum products. But other macroeconomic uncertainties are weighing on the sector's fortunes."
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Who's Funding the Green Energy Revolution?
Source: CNN, Eoghan Macguire (6/12/12)
"While Europe attracts most of the investment, the renewable energy sectors of emerging economies such as India and China have been given the biggest boost."
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Nanotech Breakthrough Delivers 'Cleaner' Oil
Source: Michael Robinson, Money Morning (5/12/12)
"Researchers recently invented tiny sponges that can soak up huge amounts of oil. I predict that, in as little as a decade, these 'nanosponges' will help the U.S. become more energy independent."
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How to Play the Cleantech Energy Boom: Pavel Molchanov
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report (3/29/12)
With ever-higher oil prices encouraging record investment interest, the cleantech energy sector looks poised for leaps and bounds. The most successful investors will be those who understand the challenges facing not only different industry segments, but individual companies within the same segment. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Raymond James Energy Analyst Pavel Molchanov explains the four principal areas that comprise the cleantech arena—wind, solar, smart grid technology and biofuels—focusing on case-by-case investability. He also shares some names that just might be the next big winners in this rapidly developing space.
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Energy Metals Bonanza: Chris Berry
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (3/27/12)
It's a great time to be invested in energy metals, says Chris Berry, president and founder of House Mountain Partners. The current worldwide desire for a higher quality of life is a trend that will continue, argues Berry. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Berry highlights the amount of research and development underway in the tech and energy sectors and why it spells a bullish message for lithium, graphite and uranium.
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How to Profit from the Energy Efficiency Boom
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research (3/21/12)
"Companies in this segment could be key components in a time of high energy prices, helping to stretch supplies in all forms of energy."
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From Fracking to Fuel Cells—Capitalizing on the Energy Revolution: Laird Cagan
Source: George S. Mack of The Energy Report (3/6/12)
For investors seeking high potential returns and the thrill of participating in market innovation, the smallcap energy space is where it's at. Managing Director and Co-Founder Laird Cagan of merchant bank Cagan McAfee Capital Partners has built his career by backing companies that are both filling current demand and creating new markets. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Cagan shares his experiences and discusses several companies at the forefront of the energy revolution.
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Hydrokinetic Power Is the Next Wave in Cheap Energy
Source: Keith Fitz-Gerald, Money Morning (2/29/12)
"In an era of cheap capital, emerging technology companies could provide investors the biggest bang for the buck. The key is finding a market that already has billions of dollars in pent up demand—like cheap energy."
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State of the Union: How to Profit from President Obama's New Clean Energy Challenge
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning (1/26/12)
"I see three initial questions arising from President Obama having thrown down the 'clean energy challenge' gauntlet: Is it a good idea? Is it attainable? How can investors profit? Let's take a look at-and answer-all three."
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Renewable Energy Stocks that Deliver: John McIlveen
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report (1/12/12)
Retail and institutional traders invested record amounts in renewable energy producers in 2011, but separating the wheat from the chaff can be challenging. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jacob Securities' Senior Vice President for Research John McIlveen shares how to pick and choose. For steady dividends, high-yield Independent Power Producers deliver shareholder value, while renewable projects in the developing world offer incredible potential returns. Whatever the project, it's the internal rates of return that matter.
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Europe's Struggles Are a Warning for Alternative Energy Investors
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning (12/16/11)
"Yes, a transition to non-fossil fuels would improve environmental prospects and may help markets like the U.S. become less reliant on imports. But such moves have large price tags."
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Get Ahead of Semiconductor Industry Growth with These Seven Investments
Source: Larry D. Spears, Money Morning (12/7/11)
"Without semiconductor chips, modern cars won't run, airplanes can't fly and many now-routine medical procedures would be impossible."
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Top-Rated Energy Investing Advice Revisited
Source: The Editors, The Energy Report (11/22/11)
'Tis the season to count our blessings. At The Energy Report, we are grateful for all the distinguished experts who share their sage advice on the oil, gas, MLP, uranium and alternative energy investing sector day in and day out. To thank you, our dedicated readers, we are sharing some of the most-read insights published here in the last year. We appreciate your support and look forward to navigating the ups and downs of the energy market together in the coming years.
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Renewable Investments Growing Fast
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy & Capital (11/17/11)
"By 2020, expanding investments in wind and solar power projects could rise to $395 billion."
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Marin Katusa: Top Energy Stocks by Sector
Source: Special to The Energy Report (11/3/11)
Marin Katusa, senior editor of Casey Energy Opportunities, spoke at the Casey Research/Sprott Inc. "When Money Dies" Summit and named the companies he sees as the best opportunities in the energy sector today. In this excerpt from his remarks, he gives background, warnings and targets that could help any investor trying to make money in energy.
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Vikas Ranjan: Companies Meeting Emerging Market Demand
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (10/27/11)
Headlines scream gloom and doom, but Vikas Ranjan of Ubika Research sees brilliance on the horizon. As emerging markets develop, opportunities for profit abound: it's only a matter of identifying the most in-demand commodities. Meanwhile, cleantech companies are creating commercial solutions to keep the lights on and the water flowing. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Vikas discusses the new Ubika Mining 30 Index and some companies ready to feed the need.
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An Unlikely New Supporter for Alternative Energy
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning (10/25/11)
"With the Obama Administration emphasizing a move to alternative and renewable fuel sources, the military is on board. Well, sort of."
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Renewable Energy and Government Subsidies Go Hand-in-Hand (for Now)
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning (10/4/11)
"The post-coal age is coming fast. But can renewable energy sources make it in the market without government help?"
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Scotland Turns to Middle East to Drive Renewables Investment
Source: Business Green, Jessica Shankleman and James Murray (9/26/11)
"First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to announce a series of measures designed to support the country's fast expanding low-carbon economy."
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Green Energy, the Cost-Efficient Option
Source: Salon.com, David Sirota (9/21/11)
"Green energy is suddenly drawing sustenance in a swath of the economy that today seems like a barren desert: the devastated housing market."
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