How to Research Global Environment Stocks, Green Stocks and Cleantech Stocks at EnvironmentStocks.com and Investorideas.com Green Investor Portals

How to Research Global Environment Stocks, Green Stocks and Cleantech Stocks at EnvironmentStocks.com and Investorideas.com Green Investor Portals

POINT ROBERTS, Washington, Delta B.C- July 17 , 2009 www.InvestorIdeas.com a global investor research portal covering leading sectors including water, renewable energy, environment stocks and fuel cell stocks, previews the current environment and green stocks directory for investors researching cleantech and green stocks.

Environment Stocks & Green Tech Stocks – Preview

GeneralAccelerate Power Systems Inc. (TSX:APS.V) AccelRate's proprietary charging technology functions effectively with batteries of all conventional chemistries and sizes in industrial, portable, power tool, military and transportation applications. AccelRate's technology provides customers with up to 80% decreased charging time, increased battery lifetime due to improved heat management, and decreased energy use.

Acorn Factor (NasdaqGM:ACFN) Acorn Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company focused on two goals: improving the efficiency of the energy grid and reducing the environmental impact of the energy sector. Acorn's operating companies leverage advanced technologies to transform the existing energy infrastructure. Acorn's strategy is to take primarily controlling positions in companies led by great entrepreneurs and add value by supporting those companies with marketing, strategy and business development. Acorn Energy is a global company with equity interests in CoaLogix, Comverge, Coreworx, DSIT and GridSense.

ADA-ES (NASDAQCM:ADES) ADA-ES is a leader in clean coal technology and the associated specialty chemicals. The Company develops and implements proprietary environmental technology and specialty chemicals that enable coal-fueled power plants to enhance existing air pollution control equipment, maximize capacity and improve operating efficiencies. Through its largest segment, Mercury Emission Control, ADA-ES supplies activated carbon injection systems, activated carbon (AC), mercury measurement instrumentation, and related services. To meet the needs of the power industry for mercury control, the Company is developing state-of-the-art facilities to produce AC with the first plant projected to come on-line in 2010. Additionally, the Company is developing technologies for power plants to address issues related to the emissions of carbon dioxide..

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. (NasdaqCM:AERT) Since 1989, AERT has pioneered the use of recycled polyethylene plastic in the manufacture of composite building materials. With its constantly evolving portfolio of patented and proprietary recycling technologies, AERT has been widely recognized as a leader in resource conservation innovation and received the EPA Award for Environmental Excellence for its process of converting scrap plastic to composite outdoor decking. AERT converts reclaimed plastic and wood fiber waste into quality outdoor decking systems, fence systems, and door and window components. The Company is the exclusive manufacturer of Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek® decking, which is available in multiple colors and is sold in all Lowe's Home Improvement stores. AERT operates manufacturing facilities in Springdale and Lowell with a state-of-the-art recycling facility under construction in Watts, Oklahoma. This LEED certified recycling facility is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2009.

Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina worldwide Alcoa offers recycling of aluminum cans and is involved in a campaign of emission reductions from all of its facilities as part of its 2020 Strategic Framework for Sustainability plan.

Alexco Resource Corp. (TSX:AXR.TO) Alexco's business is to unlock value and manage risk at mature, closed or abandoned mine sites through integration and implementation of the Company's core competencies which include management of environmental services, execution of mine reclamation and closure operations and if appropriate, rejuvenation of exploration and development activity.

Altek Power Systems Inc. (TSX:APK.V) Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Altek Power Corporation develops timely, profitable and environmentally responsible energy solutions.

Amanasu Environment Corporation (OTCBB:AMSU) Amanasu Environment Corporation engages in the research and development of waste management methodologies.

Amerex Group, Inc. (OTCBB:AEXG) AMEREX Companies are innovators of the most advanced environmental remediation services and technologies, delivering our Best Solutions to clients nationwide. Our services span urgent needs in waste management, treatment and disposal. We work ardently to provide safe, convenient and affordable solutions for our client's specific needs, always maintaining a focus on compliance.

American Ecology Corporation (NASDAQGS:ECOL) American Ecology Corporation, based in Boise, Idaho, provides radioactive, PCB, hazardous and non-hazardous waste services to refineries and chemical production facilities, manufacturers, utilities, steel mills, medical and academic institutions and government customers throughout the nation. American Ecology is the oldest radioactive and hazardous waste services company in the United States.

Showcase Environment Stocks :
GWS Technologies, Inc.
(OTCBB: GWSC)
Corporate profile, news and info
Magnegas Corporation
(OTCBB: MNGA)
Corporate profile, news and info
WESCORP ENERGY INC.
(OTCBB: WSCE)
Corporate profile, news and info
XsunX
(OTCBB: XSNX)
Corporate profile, news and info
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Weekly Top Inbound Searches from Investors Include Natural Gas Stocks, Renewable Energy Stocks, Green Energy Companies and Water Stocks

Investorideas.com Weekly Top Inbound Searches from Investors Include Natural Gas Stocks, Renewable Energy Stocks, Green Energy Companies and Water Stocks

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C.–July 15 , 2009 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal, and one of the first online investor resources providing in-depth information on renewable energy and water, natural gas stocks and other sectors announces this weeks top ten search phrases from inbound investors .

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Renewable Energy Stocks and Green Stocks Directory Preview of Publicly Traded Solar Stocks

Renewable Energy Stocks and Green Stocks Directory Preview of Publicly Traded Solar Stocks

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –July 13 , 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, previews the current global directory of renewable energy stocks for investors following the sector, with a list of publicly traded solar stocks.

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Solar Stocks Directory (Preview)
Photovoltaic & Solar Stocks3S Swiss Solar Systems AG (XETRA: S3V.DE; OTCPK: TSIJF) is the world's technological market leader for manual and semi-automatic production facilities for the manufacture of solar modules. In co-operation with partners, 3S Swiss Solar Systems also integrates its production facilities into full automatic, turnkey production lines. As a company dedicated to the solar industry, 3S Swiss Solar Systems plans and develops innovative, building-integrated solar systems. These are licensed to customers who apply production facilities from 3S Swiss Solar Systems or produced in the company's own manufacturing facilities. The know-how, which is accumulated from the conception and production of solar modules flows directly into the further development of the production facilities.

Abengoa (MCE: ABG.MC) Abengoa (Spain) is a technology company that applies innovative solutions for sustainable development in the infrastructures, environment and energy sectors. It is a listed company with treasury stock of 2.574,77 million euro (14/12/2006) and is present in more than seventy countries where it operates with its five Business Units: Solar, Bioenergy, Environmental Services, Information Technologies, and Industrial Engineering and Construction.

Accelerate Power Systems Inc. (TSX:APS.V) AccelRate's objective is to become the licensor-of-choice to industry leaders in additional target markets, including portable, power tools, transportation, and mililitary applications. In addition, AccelRate will investigate further market opportunities for use of its unique, patented product. Additional opportunities exist to incorporate AccelRate technology. For example, other applications that could benefit by using AccelRate technology include solar and/or wind power systems, emergency systems, remote control toys, and others.

Acciona SA (MCE:ANA.MC) Spanish construction co with a new green building and environmental focus. 24MW solar panel plant in Moura Portugal, building 91MW solar power plant in Portugal. Subsidiary Solargenix was the system integrator and provider of the parabolic troughs for the 64MW Nevada 1 solar thermal plant (100,000 ft2 of parabolic mirrors 15' tall in 6 rows 1200' long) at Boulder City Nevada for Arizona Public Service Corp. In Spain the co sets up 'Solar Gardens' - 400 trackers with 279 owners of the individual trackers makes an interesting business model for building solar tracker parks

Acro Energy Technologies Corporation (TSX:ART.V) is focused on the consolidation and growth of renewable energy companies, primarily in the United States residential solar installation market. Acro Energy Technologies continues to evaluate suitable acquisition candidates across North America.

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AEIS) Advanced Energy® develops innovative power and control technologies that enable high-growth, plasma thin-film manufacturing processes worldwide, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage products, solar cells, architectural glass, and other advanced product applications. Advanced Energy® also develops grid connect inverters for the solar energy market

Air Water International Corp. (OTCPK:AWTI) and its subsidiaries engage in the development and marketing of solar energy systems and systems for the extraction of drinking water from the air. It offers portable photovoltaic cells in leather and plastic cases for consumer electronic products; photovoltaic consumer energy panel products; and solar power systems to government and industrial users worldwide.

AIXTRON AG (OTCPK:AXTMF) AIXTRON's semiconductor product portfolio offers Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Atomic Vapor Deposition (AVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) systems with cutting-edge technology for Logic, DRAM, eDRAM, Flash, MIM and Thin Film Head applications.

Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQCM:AKNS) Founded in 2001, Akeena Solar's philosophy is simple: We believe producing clean electricity directly from the sun is the right thing to do for our environment and economy. Akeena Solar has grown to become one of the largest installers of residential and small commercial solar power systems in the United States, serving customers directly in California, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Aleo Solar (XETRA:AS1.DE; OTCPK:AEORF) Aleo solar AG, (Germany) with its sales and distribution facilities in Oldenburg (Lower Saxony) and manufacturing facility in Prenzlau (Brandenburg), was founded in September 2001 and manufactures solar modules based on silicon cells. The manufacturing facility in Prenzlau has an annual capacity of 90 megawatts and is thus one of the largest solar module production sites. In 2005, the company achieved a turnover of 106.9 million euros with around 230 employees. Since July 2006, aleo solar AG (DE000A0JM634) has been listed on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. By acquiring shares in the Brandenburg-based technology company Johanna Solar Technology GmbH, aleo solar AG has gained access to the promising future of thin-film technology.

Featured Renewable Energy Stocks

GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), an alternative energy company developing renewable energy solutions. GWS stands for GreenWindSolar. Our products and solutions are part of the new "microgeneration" movement that is transforming the way everyday people provide for their energy needs. Through a growing line of solar and wind-powered products ranging from handheld devices that can recharge an iPod to wind turbines for point-of-use alternative energy generation, GWS is leading the way in the emerging microgeneration marketplace. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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, heating or powering bi fuel automobiles.

XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB) is a thin-film photovoltaic ("TFPV") company that is executing a phased plan to build and operate 100+ mega-watts (MW) of thin film solar module manufacturing capacity. The Company is working to implement the installation of its base production infrastructure in Oregon, USA and develop initial production capacities necessary to service sales agreements as soon as possible.

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Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up- Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI ), XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB)

Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up- Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI ), XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB)

Solar Stocks Mostly Up In Trading


POINT ROBERTS, WA —July 9, 2009, -- www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com,
a leading investor news and research portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, presents a sector close-up on solar stocks trading as of July 9, 2009 with news from Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI ), XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OTCBB).

Solar Stocks in the News

Akeena Solar Scheduled to Report Second Quarter 2009 ResultsLOS GATOS, Calif., July 9, 2009 - Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, will announce its second quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2009. The company will host a conference call on the same day at 11:00 A.M. Pacific (2:00 P.M. Eastern).
To access the call in the U.S., please dial 877-866-5534 and for international callers dial 706-634-1178 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The pass code is 17769114. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and available for replay for 90 days at www.akeena.com.

Solar Company XsunX Launches News Website
XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OTCBB) an established solar energy company, is preparing to launch its new web site providing information on the company’s recently announced expanded business plans. The company’s new web site will provide information on the development of its joint venture product manufacturing program and exciting new cross-industry thin film solar technology that XsunX has begun developing.

Ascent Solar Exceeds 10% Module Efficiency MilestoneTHORNTON, Colo.--July 8, 2009 --Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI ), a developer of state-of-the-art flexible thin-film solar modules, today announced that it has achieved its initial target module efficiency goal of 10.0% for its flexible Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenide (CIGS) monolithically integrated modules.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has independently verified that the modules measured as high as 10.4% in conversion efficiency. The modules tested at NREL were standard 429 cm2 modules produced by the company’s 1.5MW production line that was put into commercial production in the first quarter of 2009.

Dr. Prem Nath, Sr. Vice President of Production Operations for Ascent Solar, stated, “This is a significant breakthrough in demonstrating our ability to manufacture monolithically integrated flexible CIGS modules with greater than 10% module efficiency in commercial production. Ascent’s high-volume 30MW commercial plant is scheduled to commence initial production at the beginning of 2010. Module efficiency of 10.0% is a vital element for our low-cost-per-watt manufacturing goal in high volume and will establish Ascent Solar as a leader in the production of lightweight flexible photovoltaics used for portable power and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products.”


Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up, Trading July 9, 2009

Akeena Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS) trading up at $1.09, up 0.03 (2.83%) 11:33am
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ASTI) trading up at $7.73, up 0.10 (1.31%)
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) trading up at $10.28, up $ 0.70 (7.31%) 11:50am ET
Evergreen Solar Inc (NASDAQ:ESLR) trading up at $2.10, up $ 0.05 (2.44%) 11:48am ET
GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), Day's Range: $1.65 - $1.76
JA Solar (Nasdaq: JASO) trading up at $3.77, up 0.28 (8.02%) 11:56am ET
SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) trading up at $23.29 up 0.07 (0.30%) 11:57am ET
Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) trading up at $11.08 0.77 (7.47%) 11:58am ET
XsunX Inc: (OTCBB: XSNX) Day's Range: 0.10 - 0.1070

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Featured Solar Stock
XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OB) is a thin-film photovoltaic ("TFPV") company that is executing a phased plan to build and operate 100+ mega-watts (MW) of thin film solar module manufacturing capacity. The Company is working to implement the installation of its base production infrastructure in Oregon, USA and develop initial production capacities necessary to service sales agreements as soon as possible.
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T. Boone Pickens Declares “Energy Independence Day” on Year Anniversary of Pickens Plan

T. Boone Pickens Declares “Energy Independence Day” on Year Anniversary of Pickens Plan Pickens Joins Bipartisan Group of Congressional Leaders on Capitol Hill to Promote Natural Gas Legislation

WASHINGTON--July 8 2009 --Energy expert T. Boone Pickens today declared “Energy Independence Day” on the one year anniversary of the launch of the Pickens Plan. This declaration clearly affirms the ongoing American commitment to ending our addiction to foreign oil.

Pickens marked the anniversary by joining a large bipartisan group of Congressional leaders in the House and the Senate at the U.S. Capitol Building to recognize legislation supporting the sale and use of vehicles that run on clean, domestic natural gas. Pickens appeared with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) to introduce the NAT GAS Act. Pickens also joined Representatives Dan Boren (D-OK), John Larson (D-CT) and John Sullivan (R-OK) and several other bipartisan cosponsors of HR 1835, the NAT GAS Act, introduced on April 1 of this year.

“From here on, July 8th will be recognized as Energy Independence Day, honoring the dedicated members of the Pickens Plan, our leaders in Washington who are taking action to promote energy reform, and the commitment of millions of Americans to break our addiction to foreign oil,” said Pickens.

The Pickens Plan was launched to address what the energy industry veteran has called “the greatest transfer of wealth in human history,” the approximately $475 billion the U.S. paid for foreign oil in 2008. America now relies on foreign nations — many of them unfriendly to the U.S. — for nearly 70 percent of its oil needs, a figure Pickens calls the greatest threat to America’s economic and national security.

“I applaud the Congressional leaders I stand with here today in our nation’s Capitol for their dedication to energy reform. By introducing and supporting legislation that encourages making better use of the abundant resources on our own soil, they are helping create the comprehensive energy plan this country has been lacking for 40 years. America’s national and economic security depends on moving off foreign oil as quickly as possible -- their commitment to keeping energy debate on the forefront is moving us one step closer,” continued Pickens. “We’ve accomplished a lot in a year, including elevating this issue to the national agenda and pressing for immediate action. We have made great progress in the past year, but there is still work to be done. We must keep fighting for a brighter, cleaner domestic energy future.”

In just one year, the Pickens Plan accomplishments include:

•Pickens built an advocacy base-- the Pickens New Energy Army-- of nearly 1.6 million members representing virtually every state and congressional district in the United States •The Pickens Plan website (www.pickensplan.com) has received over 17 million hits and was among the top 1,000 sites worldwide in the first month •Pickens secured nearly 2.7 billion media impressions •Pickens traveled to 35 states, 74 cities and hosted 22 Town Hall Meetings to promote the plan and to educate Americans on the threat imported oil has on our economy and security •Energy reform and foreign oil dependency were elevated to key issues in the 2008 election cycle, and Pickens met with both Presidential candidates on the campaign trail •Pickens participated in the Center For American Progress Action Fund’s National Clean Energy Summit, which was held in early 2009 to discuss America’s energy future; participants included President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Honorary Chairman Senator Harry Reid, Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Pickens and several other leading decision policy makers •Approximately 450 bipartisan elected officials have signed the Pickens Pledge for Energy Independence, including 55 U.S. Representatives, 9 U.S. Senators, and 13 Governors •Dozens of corporate and third-party supporters include leading environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr., American Electric Power, The American Wind Energy Association, AutoNation, Owens Corning, The Propane Education & Resources Council, NGVAmerica and the Sierra Club •Legislative successes that have included incentives that will transform domestic energy production, transmission, and distribution by allowing for a smarter and better grid and focusing investment in renewable technology through tax credits, grants, and loan guarantees •Legislative initiatives moving forward in the House and Senate including a national renewable electricity standard, transmission reform, a green bank to finance America’s move to domestic energy sources, and conversion of trucking fleets to natural gas What Others Have Said About the Pickens Plan:

“I've really come to admire Boone Pickens, he's someone who's made a fortune in oil and he said before he died he wanted to do something for his country and he's doing that.”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

“I want to congratulate my very good friend T. Boone Pickens on the first Anniversary of the Pickens Plan. I’m so proud of the tremendous work that Boone is doing to transform our energy future…Congratulations, and once again, a Happy Energy Independence Day.”

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

“United States of America, our country, is the only nation that can lead the world when a crisis like this looms. And in order to lead the world, we have to restore the momentum and the can-do spirit that - Boone Pickens exemplifies this - let’s go and let’s do this.”

Former Vice President Al Gore

“T. Boone Pickens is celebrating the first anniversary of the Pickens Plan. Since we joined in hosting a Town Hall meeting on Capitol Hill for House and Senate staffers, we have been working together to help America understand that investing in clean energy is not just an investment in a cleaner, greener America. The Pickens Plan will have an immediate impact on creating jobs and keeping American dollars on American soil.”

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

“We are proud of our partnership with the Pickens Plan and congratulate Boone and all of the 1.6 million members of the Pickens Plan Army on the first anniversary of the Pickens Plan.”

Owens Corning Chairman Mike Thaman

“Last December, the American Lung Association joined with Mayor Mike Bloomberg and T. Boone Pickens at an event in New York City to mark the occasion of the American Lung Association’s support of the Pickens Plan. Since that time many other groups have followed our lead in supporting an energy plan that will have a significant positive impact on air quality throughout the nation. The American Lung Association would like to congratulate Boone Pickens on the first anniversary of the Pickens Plan. We urge everyone to join in this effort.”

American Lung Association President and CEO Charles D. Connor

About the Pickens Plan

Unveiled on July 8, 2008 by T. Boone Pickens, the Pickens Plan is a detailed solution for ending the United States’ growing dependence on foreign oil. Last year, when oil prices reached $140/barrel, America was spending about $700 billion for foreign oil, equaling the greatest transfer of wealth in human history. That figure has decreased some while oil prices have retreated, but the U.S. is still dependent on foreign nations for nearly 70 percent of its oil, representing a continuing national security and national economic threat. The plan calls for expanding the use of domestic renewable resources, such as wind and solar, in power generation and using our abundant supplies of natural gas as a transportation fuel, replacing more than one-third of our imported oil.

More than 1.6 million people have joined the Pickens Army through the website www.pickensplan.com, which has had over 17,000,000 hits. For more information on the Pickens Plan please visit our website www.pickensplan.com.

Contacts For T. Boone PickensJay Rosser, 214-265-4165Jay@bpcap.netorMelissa McKay, 212-446-1898press@pickensplan.com




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Green Investor News: Natural Gas Alternative Company Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB: MNGA) Secures $1.2 million PO

Green Investor News: Natural Gas Alternative Company Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB: MNGA) Secures Asset Purchase and Distribution Agreements for Previously Announced $1.2 million Equipment Purchase Order

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –July 7, 2009 – Investorideas.com and www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, feature news h- lites from Magnegas Corporation (OTCBB:MNGA) and GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC).

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MagneGas Cements Previously Announced $1.2 Million Purchase Order with Definitive Agreements
Signed Asset Purchase and Distribution Agreements Lock in Business

MagneGas Corporation (www.magnegas.com) ("MagneGas" or the "Company") (OTCBB: MNGA), a producer of a metal cutting fuel and natural gas alternative made from liquid waste, announced today that it has secured signed Asset Purchase and Distribution Agreements (the "Agreements") for the previously announced $1.2 million equipment purchase order and subsequent launch of the Philippines and Vietnam markets. MagneGas previously entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on May 18, 2009 and these Agreements now solidify that business and the remaining payments timeline. MagneGas has already received a $100,000 deposit from purchaser American Investment Co. ("American") which will pay MagneGas the remaining $1.1 million according to the following schedule:

$390,000 to commence construction, payable on or before December 1, 2009; and
Balance of $710,000 due prior to delivery of the refinery (refineries typically take 3 - 6 months to complete)
"We strongly believe that this demonstrated ability to convert stated interest to financial commitment is a significant leap forward for MagneGas," stated Company President Richard Connelly. "With the signing of these Agreements we have moved definitively from potential to progress."

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GWS Technologies Inc. Retains DME Capital LLC to Implement Global Investor Relations Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- GWS Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC) announced that it has retained DME Capital LLC, a New York based Investor Relations firm to expand the Company’s strategic investor relations program.
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Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up on Solar Stocks -Evergreen Solar (NASDAQ:ESLR) upgraded by JP Morgan

Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up on Solar Stocks -Evergreen Solar (NASDAQ:ESLR) upgraded by JP Morgan


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*Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 1, 2009- a leading national installer and distributor of solar power systems, today announced the installation of its award winning Andalay solar panel system at Silver Mountain Vineyards, a certified organic vineyard and winery nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Northern California.

*Evergreen Solar (NASDAQ:ESLR) upgraded by JP Morgan

*GWS Technologies (OTCBB: GWSC) Announces New Consultant Fred Wagenhals
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), an alternative energy company developing renewable energy solutions, announced today that it has retained Fred Wagenhals to serve as a manufacturing, product development and marketing consultant to the company. Mr. Wagenhals has also been appointed to the company’s advisory board.

*ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR.OB, FRANKFURT: K1U.F), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary solar panels and products, today announced that it has signed a global licensing agreement with Energizer (NYSE: ENR - News). Under the terms of this agreement, Energizer, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of primary batteries and flashlights, will grant ICP Solar the global rights to its trade name for solar-powered chargers and related products. The agreement, to run three (3) years, takes effect immediately.


Solar Stocks Sector Close-Up, Trading July 2, 2009

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Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ASTI) trading at $8.44, up 0.54 (6.84%) 1:11pm ET
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) trading at$12.20, down 0.21 (1.69%) 1:15pm ET
Evergreen Solar Inc (NASDAQ:ESLR) trading at $2.42, up 0.27 (12.56%) 1:16pm ET
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) trading at $156.46, up 1.17 (0.75%) 1:16pm ET
GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), trading at $ 1.66, up $0.15 (9.93%)
JA Solar (Nasdaq: JASO) trading at $4.43, down 0.13 (2.85%) 1:11PM ET
SunPower Corporation (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) trading at $26.76, down 0.30 (1.11%) 1:18pm ET
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) trading at $26.34, up $0.65 (2.53%)
Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) trading at 13.86, down 0.30 (2.12%) 1:20pm ET
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American Wind and Wildlife Institute Names Judd Howell Director of Research Howell charged with spearheading AWWI’s research initiatives

American Wind and Wildlife Institute Names Judd Howell Director of Research Howell charged with spearheading AWWI’s research initiatives

Washington, DC – The American Wind and Wildlife Institute (AWWI), a national organization committed to facilitating timely and responsible development of wind energy and the protection of wildlife and wildlife habitat, has announced the selection of Judd Howell as its Director of Research and Evaluation.

"Judd brings the broad, disciplined approach to wildlife research that is essential to establishing the scientific gold standard AWWI intends to represent," said Kraig Butrum, president of AWWI.

As the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Dr. Howell managed a wide-ranging program of biological research, inventory and monitoring, and information management. The center, home of the National Bird Banding Laboratory, the Breeding Bird Survey, and the Biological Survey Unit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, had over 200 employees (45 Research Scientists), students, and volunteers, with a $20 million budget supporting nearly 170 studies.

"We are thrilled to have a wildlife ecologist of Judd Howell’s personal integrity and professional standing to further define and lead AWWI’s research initiatives" said Genevieve Thompson, vice president and executive director of Audubon Dakota and chair of AWWI’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Howell has extensive experience with AWWI’s core mission of facilitating collaboration between the wind energy industry and wildlife conservationists. He led a comprehensive research program to examine the impacts of wind energy development on birds that led to 17 reports and papers to industry from 1987 to 1997, some of which are recognized as pioneering work in the field. Prior to his work on wind energy development, Judd worked extensively with raptors. In addition to his work at AWWI, Dr. Howell works as a senior associate wildlife ecologist for H.T. Harvey and Associates, an environmental consulting firm based in Los Gatos, CA.


"I have always genuinely believed that the conservation of wildlife is a community effort," said Howell. "AWWI is a very important step and reflects the realization that bringing conservation and industry together to solve these difficult problems is a viable approach to keeping wildlife as part of our lives and our heritage."

As the nation faces an increasingly urgent push to site many megawatts of new wind facilities, AWWI’s research will play a pivotal, proactive role in sustainably meeting the future energy needs of our country. "My role is to help AWWI contribute to wildlife research and to the understanding of the relationship of wildlife to wind energy development by getting a solid scientific program in place that is acceptable to broad range of constituents," Howell said.
　
About AWWI
The American Wind Wildlife Institute was founded in November 2008 by 20 of the nation’s top science-based conservation and environmental groups and wind energy companies. AWWI’s mission is to facilitate timely and responsible development of wind energy while protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat. We do this through research, mapping, mitigation and public education on best practices in wind farm siting and habitat protection.

AWWI’s members include AES Wind Generation, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Babcock and Brown, BP Alternative Energy, Clipper Windpower, E.ON, Environmental Defense Fund, enXco, GE Energy, Horizon Wind Energy, Iberdrola Renewables, National Audubon Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Nordic Windpower, NRG Systems, Renewable Energy Systems Americas, The Nature Conservancy, The Sierra Club, Union of Concerned Scientists, and Vestas America.
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Clean Technology Venture Investment Rebounds in 2Q09 After Two Consecutive Quarterly Declines

Clean Technology Venture Investment Rebounds in 2Q09 After Two Consecutive Quarterly Declines


--$1.2 billion in venture capital invested in clean technology companies, led by electric vehicles and biofuels, while solar investment hits new low

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2009-- The Cleantech Group, founders of the cleantech sector and providers of leading global market research, events and advisory services for the cleantech ecosystem, along with Deloitte, which provides audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services to cleantech companies, today released preliminary 2Q09 results for clean technology venture investments in North America, Europe, China and India, totaling $1.2 billion across 94 companies.

Cleantech venture investment rebounded in the second quarter, after having declined significantly in 4Q08 and 1Q09, paralleling declines in other investment sectors amid the global economic downturn. The 2Q09 total is up 12 percent from the previous quarter, although down 44 percent from the same period a year ago. The average round size in 2Q09 was $12.9 million, up from $12.3 million 1Q09.

"Cleantech venture investment has rebounded moderately after free-falling for two consecutive quarters," said Brian Fan, senior director of research, Cleantech Group. "We are seeing initial signs of recovery in other cleantech asset classes, including recent activity in solar tax equity, increased M&A levels, as well as billions in government stimulus that are being allocated globally to the cleantech sector over the next several quarters. Additionally, new climate and energy legislation from governments worldwide and the upcoming Copenhagen climate negotiations continue to be strong drivers of investment and innovation."

"While venture investment in solar is down dramatically, utility investment in cleantech is up. Solar thermal was the leading energy source procured through power purchase agreements in the first half of 2009," said Scott Smith, U.S. leader of Deloitte's Cleantech practice. "New investment tax credits are playing a major role in making new solar thermal, solar PV, and wind projects more economically viable for utilities, which are bringing their access to capital to the sector."

BY TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

The leading sector in the quarter was transportation - specifically, vehicles, biofuels and advanced batteries - reflecting attention on the automotive sector and significant government stimulus. Meanwhile, solar saw its lowest level of investment in over three years, with only $114 million invested, down from a high of $1.2 billion invested in 3Q08, as most investors, whose portfolios contain significant solar holdings, did not increase their exposure. The largest transactions in each technology sector were:


- VEHICLES - $236 million
Deals included San Diego startup V-Vehicle's raise of $100 million
to date from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and T. Boone Pickens
to build a fuel-efficient car in Louisiana, EV manufacturer Fisker
Automotive, which raised $85 million from Eco-Drive Partners and
Kleiner Perkins to fund development and manufacturing of its Karma
plug-in hybrid, Norwegian EV startup Think Global which raised $39
million, and Israel's ETV Motors which raised $12 million from
Quercus Trust to develop an electric powertrain.

- BIOFUELS - $206 million
Deals included agri.capital, a European developer of biogas plants,
which raised $82 million from TCW Group and others and renewable oil
producer Solazyme, which raised $57 million from Braemar Energy
Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners and new investor VantagePoint
Venture Partners.

- ADVANCED BATTERIES - $165 million
Deals included lithium-ion startup A123, which raised a $100 million
round led by GE and others, and Deeya Energy, which raised $30
million from Technology Partners and others to develop its redox
flow batteries.

- SOLAR - $114 million
Deals included Indian solar developer Cobol Technologies, which
raised $30 million from Pangea Capital, as well as CSP technology
provider Ausra, which raised $25.5 million from Khosla Ventures and
Kleiner Perkins, among others. Another CSP company, Stirling-engine
dish vendor Infinia, raised $14.1 million in convertible debt, as
part of a $50 million planned raise.

M&As AND IPOs

Clean technology M&A totaled an estimated 138 transactions in 2Q09, of which totals were disclosed for 40 transactions totaling $12.2 billion. This is up 291 percent from 1Q09, which saw 123 M&A transactions, of which 28 were disclosed for a total of $3.1 billion.

Cleantech Group noted two cleantech IPOs in 2Q09: China Metal Recycling began trading on the Hong Kong Futures Exchange, raising $186 million, and Duoyuan Global Water Inc. listed on the NYSE raising $88 million. Another notable transaction was Broadwind Energy's transfer of shares from OTC-BB to the NASDAQ on April 9th.

BY GEOGRAPHY

North America accounted for 66 percent of the total, while Europe and Israel accounted for 21 percent, India for 11 percent, and China for one percent.


- EUROPE: European and Israeli companies raised USD $259 million in 30
disclosed rounds, down 13 percent from 1Q09 and down 17
percent from 2Q08. Energy Generation ($130.5 million, 11
deals) companies received the most investment, followed by
Transportation ($51.0 million, 2 deals). The largest deal was
German biogas plant developer agri.capital which raised $81.7
million and helped Germany ($95.4 million, two deals) gain
the top position in the country rankings in Europe. The UK
was second ($55.4 million, 13 deals), and Norway ($39.0
million, one deal) was third, thanks to Think Global's $39
million round, the second largest deal of the quarter.

- CHINA: There were six cleantech VC deals totaling USD $18 million in
China. Advanced battery technologies raised USD $10 million to
Develop lithium-ion batteries. Hunan Joyfly New Material
attracted USD $4.3 million to develop environmental friendly
materials.

- INDIA: Indian cleantech companies raised USD $131 million in seven
investment rounds (of which one deal amount was not
disclosed), an increase of 167 percent from the previous
quarter and up 161 percent from the same period last year. The
largest deal was a USD $42 million round for Hyderabad-based
Ramky Enviro Engineers which specializes in recycling and
waste. The most active investor was IL&FS (Infrastructure
Leasing and Financial Services Limited) which invested in two
deals. Other investors in the quarter included Blue Run
Ventures, DFJ, Mumbai Angels, New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
and Axis Private Equity.


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2Q09 Most Active Cleantech Venture Funds

Venture Capital Firm # of rounds Companies

Kleiner Perkins Caufield 5 Agnion Energy, Ausra,
& Byers Fisker Automotive,
V-Vehicle, Zettacore

Khosla Ventures 4 Ausra, Cello Energy,
HCL Clean tech,
Transonic Combustion

Braemar Energy Ventures 4 Fulham, Nuventix,
OPX Biotechnologies,
Solazyme

Robeco Alternative 3 AWS Eco Plastics,
Investments EPS Corporation,
Turbine Air Systems

Draper Fisher Jurveston 3 Glycos Biotechnologies,
Deeya Energy, Zettacore

VantagePoint Venture 3 Alertme, Solazyme,
Partners Tendril Networks

Source: Cleantech Group (cleantech.com)




Key takeaways reviewed in webinar next week

The Cleantech Group and Deloitte will review key findings of their 2Q09 data in a live webinar on July 7, 2009 at 11AM EDT / 8AM PDT / 16:00 GMT, exclusively for members of the Cleantech Group's Cleantech Network. Network members may join the live meeting at http://cleantech.acrobat.com/research/ a few minutes before the event, and will need their email address and Cleantech Network password to log in. Members unsure of their passwords can contact Cleantech Group at +1 810-224-4310 x.7151 or can retrieve their password at http://cleantech.com/memberpassword.cfm.

This press release is not a research report and nothing herein is intended to be nor should be construed as investment advice. Neither Cleantech Group, LLC nor Deloitte recommends that any financial product should be bought, sold or held by you, and nothing in this press release should be construed as an offer, or the solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell securities by Cleantech Group, LLC or Deloitte. You should not make any investment decision without consulting a fully qualified financial adviser.

About the Cleantech Group, LLC

The Cleantech Group pioneered the clean technology investment category in 2002. Today, it accelerates the development and market adoption of clean technologies globally. The company's worldwide network of investors, entrepreneurs, enterprises, service providers and others - representing trillions of dollars in assets - receives access to capital, investment deal flow, networking, market leading research and data, sales leads and promotional opportunities. The Cleantech Group also provides advisory services for large corporations and governments, publishes leading cleantech sector industry news coverage and produces the premier Cleantech Forum(R) events worldwide. Details are available at http://www.cleantech.com.

About Deloitte

As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

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Green Investing News - Senior Wall Street Team Launches First Investment Bank Dedicated Exclusively to Alternative Energy and Cleantech

Green Investing News - Senior Wall Street Team Launches First Investment Bank Dedicated Exclusively to Alternative Energy and Cleantech

Former Top UBS Banker Jeffrey McDermott Assembles Expert Team from Goldman Sachs, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Barclays to Form Greentech Capital Advisors


NEW YORK, June 30 , 2009 -- Greentech Capital Advisors, LLC, the only dedicated alternative energy and cleantech focused investment bank, today formally launched the firm, announcing a unique and significant set of capabilities and senior professionals.

The firm's singular focus on the alternative energy space, a dynamic and expanding sector driven by climate change, fills the need for a pure-play advisory firm dedicated to alternative energy and cleantech companies.

Jeffrey A. McDermott, a 25-year banking veteran and former Joint Global Head of UBS Investment Banking and founder of Greentech Capital Advisors said, "For these companies to thrive, and for America to transition to a cleaner and more energy efficient economy, there is a need for a dedicated team of experienced bankers. Alternative energy and cleantech companies need bankers with deep industry knowledge, a wide array of product skills, and relationships with large industrial, power and utility companies who are the ultimate customers, strategic partners and consolidators for these companies. Our comprehensive expertise and unique composition of experts will help clients grow and succeed."

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"We believe Greentech Capital Advisors will be uniquely positioned to build a successful growth private equity investing business given the combination of the firm's deep sector knowledge with our extensive investing experience and relationships. We intend to invest alongside our clients to help them achieve their goals," de Pass said. "In addition, we will augment the advisory practice by sharing our hands-on experience as private equity investors in the alternative energy and cleantech sectors."


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Greentech Capital Advisors provides financial advisory services, including buy-side and sell-side M&A, exclusive sale transactions, restructurings, private placements and project finance advisory to companies engaged in alternative energy, energy efficiency, transmission and distribution infrastructure, sustainable materials and products, waste management, recycling and water efficiency. The firm's dedicated focus enables us to develop deep industry knowledge and provide thoughtful and thorough advice. For additional information, please visit www.greentechca.com.

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