Wednesday, May 15, 2019

#Solar Stocks Gain Momentum – Solar Plays Key role in #Cannabis and Auto Manufacturing #Energy Savings (OTCQB: $SING) (OTC: $RGSE) (NASDAQ: $EVSI) (TSX: $NPI.TO)

#Solar Stocks Gain Momentum – Solar Plays Key role in #Cannabis and Auto Manufacturing #Energy Savings (OTCQB: $SING) (OTC: $RGSE) (NASDAQ: $EVSI) (TSX: $NPI.TO)


Point Roberts WA, Delta BC – May 15, 2019 - Investorideas.com, one of the first investor news resources covering solar stocks releases a sector snapshot featuring SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB:SING), Walmart, RGS Energy, Envision Solar and Northland Power discussing the rise of solar energy as large-scale industries from cannabis to car manufacturers look to utilize cleantech to offset high energy costs.

This growing importance of solar was discussed in a recent article from Solar Industry Mag. C2 Energy Capital LLC has recently executed 46 power purchase agreements and leases with Walmart Inc. to provide solar power at the retailer’s operations in five states.


“These agreements represent a tangible commitment by Walmart (NYSE: WMT)  to achieve a goal of having 50% of its operations powered by renewable energy by 2025. The solar installations will produce more than 65,000,000 kWh of renewable energy annually, enough to power nearly 5,500 homes. The projects are expected to supply approximately 10%-60% of each store’s overall electricity use.”

“Solar is a vital component of Walmart’s expanding renewable energy portfolio,” says Mark Vanderhelm, Walmart’s vice president of energy. “Walmart plans to tirelessly pursue renewable energy projects that are right for our customers, our business and the environment. These planned projects with C2 Energy Capital are moving us in the right direction toward our renewable energy goals.”

SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB:SINGrecently announced the successful completion of the Asset Purchase Agreement with Direct Solar and AI Live Transfers dated February 22, 2019. Direct Solar is the largest acquisition to date for SinglePoint and instantly puts the company squarely into the renewable energy market. According to Hexa Research the solar market is expected to reach 20.09 Billion USD by 2025. Direct Solar provides a Lendingtree/Rocket Mortgage way for customers to assess and purchase solar. This model allows for the company to scale quickly and efficiently throughout the United States and globally.

“This acquisition will securely place SinglePoint on a new path towards growth, revenue and overall profitability. We believe Direct Solar has the people and the ability to scale beyond initial projections and truly make an impact on SinglePoint’s goal of getting a NASDAQ or NYSE. We believe, in the following 12 months from the date of the acquisition, revenues will be in the multiple millions along with profitability. This acquisition is a new opportunity and puts SinglePoint on a whole new trajectory path,” states Greg Lambrecht, CEO of SinglePoint.

Video Introducing Direct Solar – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl0u8eZpUrI&t=1s


Recently in an article posted by CleanTechnica, CEO Abigail Ross-Hopper went on to comment, “The rapid growth in the solar industry has completely reshaped the energy conversation in this country,” said Abigail Ross-Hopper, SEIA president and CEO. “This $17 billion industry is on track to double again in five years, and we believe that the 2020s will be the decade that solar becomes the dominant new form of energy generation.”



Direct Solar has seen tremendous growth over the past year which aligns well with the industry overall. In Q4 2018, the US solar market installed 4.2 GWdc of solar PV, a 139% increase from Q3 2018 and a 4% increase from Q4 2017. This is attributed to environmental awareness and the overall cost of solar becoming affordable for customers.

Solar is a massive opportunity both locally and globally. Locally, the concept of community solar panel systems is gaining popularity in the US and globally the market is expected to reach 100 gigawatts.

Above and beyond residential solar, SinglePoint has been in discussions and contact with companies that are interested in utilizing solar to increase power efficiencies for their cannabis cultivation. SinglePoint believe there is a major opportunity to marry cannabis and solar to help decrease costs and the overall energy intensive indoor cultivation of cannabis.

recent article in Forbes discussed, in honour of Earth Day, the many sustainability questions regarding cannabis cultivation, with the two largest factors continuing to be energy consumption and waste production-two issues many cannabis companies are beginning to look into addressing as the industry attempts to reach scale.

In the article: “Theories abound on how to make cannabis production more sustainable. Independent farmers believe that the “marijuana Monsantos” that are muscling in are only going to make things perpetually more detrimental for the environment and the instability of the planet in the years to come. The lack of sustainability, vast amounts of water and electricity necessary for cultivation is the elephant in the room of any smoke session.”

Cannabis, though an obvious partner with solar, looks to be the rule not the exception as a recent article in CBS discussed how as crude energy prices continue to rise, and the price of renewable energy sources like solar and wind become more efficient and cost effective, solar looks poised to have a strong year in 2019.  As SinglePoint Inchas positioned itself in both the cannabis and solar sectors through acquisitions, it is betting on the synergies to pay off.


RGS Energy (OTC: RGSE), the exclusive worldwide manufacturer of the visually stunning POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle System, announced that it has completed the previously announced $3.3 million registered offering of (A) 15,938,280 “Primary Units,” each consisting of one share of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001, or “Common Stock,” and a Series R Warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock, and (B) 1,430,141 “Alternative Units,” each consisting of one prepaid Series S Warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock and a Series R Warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock. The investors paid $0.19 for each Primary Unit and $0.18 for each Alternative Unit at closing, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $3.3 million.

“You may recall that we mentioned during the third quarter conference call that because we started our POWERHOUSE™ business from scratch, the first few quarters would be bumpy until we could achieve an equilibrium between our demand and supply,” said Dennis Lacey, RGS Energy’s CEO. “Our commercial launch coincided with the historically slow season for solar system sales in the first quarter, so it has been challenging. However, we have over 250 local roofers in our system, recently won ‘Best Energy Efficient Product’ award for POWERHOUSE™ at NAHB IBS, and expect to do better as we enter the historically busy season for solar system sales. Our less than expected start to 2019 made it necessary for us to raise additional capital. We appreciate the support of our shareholders.”

After RGS Energy pays the placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses, RGS Energy expects to receive net proceeds of approximately $2.9 million.

Envision Solar International, Inc., (NASDAQGM: EVSI), a leading producer of unique and sustainable infrastructure products for electric vehicle charging, energy security and outdoor media, announced that the County of San Diego Operations Center featured the EV ARC™ portable, solar-powered EV charging solution at its Earth Day Outreach event.

The County of San Diego created a strong operations strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by transportation in 2015. Its goal to explore replacing its fleet with alternative fuel vehicles and deploying charging infrastructure has been met with the adoption of electric fleet vehicles and purchase of the EV ARC™ product. Not only will it provide the County’s fleet with 100 percent clean power, but the unit will also contribute to its goals of reducing their grid-tied energy usage and utilizing renewable energy. The EV ARC™ product is entirely solar-powered and grid-independent, meaning that the County will never receive a utility bill from charging their Evs. Featuring EV ARC™ at the Operations Center’s Earth Day Outreach event showcased the County’s commitment to investing in clean energy and the importance of transitioning from gas-powered vehicles in San Diego County.

Northland Power Inc. (TSX: NPI) announced that a final investment decision has been reached on its La Lucha solar project in the State of Durango, Mexico. Northland owns 100% of the 130 megawatts solar project which will have a total capital cost of approximately CAD $190 million.

Recent Mexican energy reforms have resulted in strong market fundamentals and created bilateral power generation and marketing opportunities, backed by growing industrial demand for power and renewable attributes. La Lucha will advance to construction while Northland’s experienced development team in Mexico continues to negotiate bilateral power contracts with a range of local commercial and industrial offtakers in the market.

“The robust fundamentals of Mexico’s power markets give us the confidence to build La Lucha as our first attractive investment opportunity in the country,” said Javier Chavarria, Managing Director, Development for Latin America. “There is significant interest within the Mexican industrial sector to meet some of their energy needs through contracts linked to renewable power facilities like La Lucha.”  

“Today’s decision represents an exciting step in the evolution of Northland’s generation business with our first project focused on the commercial and industrial customer segment,” noted Mike Crawley, President and CEO of Northland. “La Lucha is the first investment opportunity to come out of our regional development offices located in Toronto, Houston, London, Seoul and soon, Tokyo. These offices are designed to put knowledgeable, local and experienced development teams on the ground in our identified growth markets. This also represents our first step towards moving closer to the end customer in select markets to drive more accretive growth.”

This article is the first in a two part series featuring SinglePoint Inc., to be followed up with a podcast interview with management that will dive deeper into the Company’s recent acquisitions in the solar and cannabis industries. 

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

#Solar Acquisition News: #SinglePoint (OTC: $SING) Completes Asset Purchase Acquisition with Direct Solar in SinglePoint’s Largest Deal to Date

#Solar Acquisition News: #SinglePoint (OTC: $SING) Completes Asset Purchase Acquisition with Direct Solar in SinglePoint’s Largest Deal to Date



Phoenix AZ, May 14, 2019 – (Investorideas.com Newswire) SinglePoint Inc. (OTC: SING) announces the successful completion of the Asset Purchase Agreement with Direct Solar and AI Live Transfers dated February 22, 2019. Direct Solar is the largest acquisition to date for SinglePoint and instantly puts the company squarely into the renewable energy markets. According to Hexa Research the solar market is expected to reach 20.09 Billion USD by 2025. Direct Solar provides a Lending Tree/Rocket Mortgage way for customers to asses and purchase solar. This model allows for the company to scale quickly and efficiently throughout the United States and globally.

                                              
“This acquisition will securely place SinglePoint on a new path towards growth, revenue and overall profitability. We believe Direct Solar has the people and ability to scale beyond initial projections and truly make a impact on SinglePoints goal of getting a NASDAQ or NYSE. We believe in the following 12 months from the date of the acquisition revenues will be in the multiple million along with profitability. This acquisition is a new opportunity and puts SinglePoint on a whole new trajectory path,” states Greg Lambrecht CEO of SinglePoint.

Video Introducing Direct Solar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl0u8eZpUrI&t=1s

“We are excited to officially be a part of SinglePoint. The access to growth capital will allow us to scale quickly and turn the processes we have built into revenue generating opportunities. We signed over 500,000 dollars of contracts in April with very little marketing a sales budget. With the back and support of SinglePoint we believe we can exponentially increase our sales pipeline,” states Pablo Diaz Founder/CEO of Direct Solar. 

Recently in an article posted by CleanTechnica CEO Abigail Ross-Hopper went on to comment, “The rapid growth in the solar industry has completely reshaped the energy conversation in this country,” said Abigail Ross-Hopper, SEIA president and CEO. “This $17 billion industry is on track to double again in five years, and we believe that the 2020s will be the decade that solar becomes the dominant new form of energy generation.”


Direct Solar has seen tremendous growth over the past year which aligns well with the industry over all. In Q4 2018, the U.S. solar market installed 4.2 GWdc of solar PV, a 139% increase from Q3 2018 and a 4% increase from Q4 2017. This is attributed to environmental awareness and the overall cost of solar becoming affordable for customers.

Solar is a massive opportunity both locally and globally. Locally the concept of community solar panel system is gaining popularity in the U.S. and globally the market is expected to reach 100 gigawatts.

Above and beyond residential solar, SinglePoint has been in discussions and contact with companies that are interested in utilizing solar to increase power efficiencies for their cannabis cultivation. SinglePoint believe there is a major opportunity to marry cannabis and solar to help decrease costs and decrease the overall energy intensive indoor cultivation of cannabis.

About SinglePoint, Inc.
SinglePoint, Inc (SING) is a technology and investment company with a focus on acquiring companies that will benefit from the injection of growth capital and technology integration. The company portfolio includes mobile payments, ancillary cannabis services and blockchain solutions. Through acquisitions into horizontal markets, SinglePoint is building its portfolio by acquiring an interest in undervalued companies, thereby providing a rich, diversified holding base. Through SingleSeed, the company is providing products and services to the cannabis industry.


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Friday, May 10, 2019

Investor Ideas #Climate Change and #CleanTech Podcast- Interview with owner and founder of BioGen Ag Systems


Investor Ideas #Climate Change and #CleanTech Podcast- Interview with owner and founder of BioGen Ag Systems



Delta, Kelowna, BC – May 10, 2019 https://www.investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including climate change and clean-tech releases today’s edition of Investorideas.com Climate Change and CleanTech Podcast - climate news and solutions, stocks to watch plus insights from thought leaders and experts.

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Today’s podcast overview/transcript:
Good afternoon and welcome to another new episode of Investorideas.com Climate Change and CleanTech podcast.

I’m Taylor Van Zant, the host of Investorideas.com Cannabis “Potcast” and your host for today’s edition of our Climate Change and Clean-Tech podcast.

Today I interview Chad Schofield, the owner and founder of BioGen Ag Systems,an agricultural (AG) machinery and equipment manufacturer and research and development firm who invents and implements industrial quality solutions to problems faced by farmers, ranchers, organizations, and emergency response personnel related to agricultural shortages and natural resources depletion during emergencies. Supporting the USDA’s Mission: Biogen Ag Systems safeguards AG animals for human supply and help rural economies by saving AG livelihood.

Chris and discussed BioGen Ag’s equipment and current mission as well as the future of farming in the US and across the globe as farmers face harsher seasons and growing natural disasters each year.

About BioGen Ag Is An Innovation Company https://www.biogenag.com/

We imagine, research, and develop solutions to existing problems facing farmers, ranchers, and various organizations. We are pioneers in emergency response activities related to agricultural and natural resources.

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Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Investor Ideas Climate Change and CleanTech Podcast-Looking at Gas Prices and Electric Vehicles: (NASDAQ: $SOLO) (NYSE: $GM) (NASDAQ: $TSLA)

Investor Ideas Climate Change and CleanTech Podcast-Looking at Gas Prices and Electric Vehicles: (NASDAQ: $SOLO) (NYSE: $GM) (NASDAQ: $TSLA)



Delta, Kelowna, BC –May 1, 2019 https://www.investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including climate change and clean-tech releases today’s edition of Investorideas.com Climate Change and CleanTech Podcast - climate news and solutions, stocks to watch plus insights from thought leaders and experts.

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Today’s podcast overview/transcript:
Good afternoon and welcome to the latest episode of the Investorideas.com Climate Change and CleanTech podcast.

I’m Taylor Van Zant, the host of Investorideas.com Cannabis “Potcast” and your host for today’s edition of our Climate Change and Clean-Tech podcast.

Today we are looking at rising gas prices and the push towards Electric Vehicles. The national gas price average in the US increased five cents to $2.74 a gallon and is eight cents more than the same time last year, according to data from AAA. The rate is 28 cents higher versus a month ago, and this data alone is already a month old. Since then gas has continued to rise above analyst expectations and shows no signs of slowing down. You can read a few pieces which describe this trend in more detail from USA TodayGlobal News and CBC, which all say roughly the same thing; gas prices are rising faster than anticipated and both Canadian and US Governments are seeing some serious push back and a demand for lower gas. While it would be ideal for policy makers to step in to solve this problem, that outcome seems unlikely this summer where gas prices are expected to rise even higher.

Here at Investorideas we think this is bull$*it, and we can do better.

In Canada, and specifically BC, there is some hope for the average driver as the government has, starting today, May 1st, began offering a series of rebates for EV’s. For buying an EV under $45,000 you can be offered a $5,000 rebate and for trading in your old gas car, again another $5,000 rebate. There are other rebates and offers available, but the main idea is to incentivise the switch to EV’s. Global News also did a series of pieces on this describing how this has created a massive demand for EV’s and how car dealers are struggling to keep up with supply.

So what are some of the EV companies on the market today?

Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, was recently awarded a patent in China by the National Intellectual Property Administration for the design of its proprietary battery cartridge.
The patent, Chinese Design No. ZL 201830277724.X, is valid for 10 years from the filing date and covers Electra Meccanica’s proprietary battery cartridge design that is an integral feature underlying the Company’s flagship SOLO EV. The patent in China expands upon previous successful battery cartridge patent registrations in Europe, Japan and Canada – with another patent pending in the United States - further strengthening international patent protection for the unique design.
“We are pleased to announce this very important new patent win in China, growing our global intellectual property portfolio to 25 invention and design patent assets that have been filed or issued,” said Jerry Kroll, CEO of Electra Meccanica. “This patent continues to validate the amazing work that our R&D team does every day. We envision our intellectual property portfolio to play an increasingly important role in the future, providing us with an exciting strategic advantage over any new entrants to the space. I look forward to providing our shareholders with further updates as we continue to strengthen our patent portfolio.”

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is well aware of the Canadian rebates being offered is focussing on a workaround which allows customers to take advantage of these incentives.The Tesla Model 3 has been too expensive to qualify for the federal EV incentive in Canada due to the restrictions the Canadian government has in place. In order for a consumer to take advantage of the $5,000 rebate up for grabs, a car must have an MSRP lower than $45,000 (Canadian).
Apparently, Tesla is changing the Model 3 Standard Range to a software-limited 93-mile range vehicle that starts at $44,999, just $1 under the $45,000 limit set by Canada. Since its base price is under $45,000, then the Standard Range Plus also qualifies for the $5,000 incentive.
Tesla has also been a great topic of discussion on another podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, which already featured Elon Musk and just yesterday featured Rich Benoit who has made his name by refurbishing and rebuilding damaged Teslas, a very unique and thrifty concept for these high quality expensive cars. To check out either interview click the links attached for Rich Benoit or Elon Musk.
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)  recently confirmed its entry to the electric vehicle industry in its quarterly earnings call. As their first release, the company confirmed that it’s looking to make electric vehicles and pickup trucks.

According to ElectrekGM CEO Mary Barra said that the company is interested in creating an “all-electric future” as the company starts to make electric vehicles, including pickup trucks. However, Barra didn’t mention any other details such as development timelines, release dates, and even the new vehicle’s name.

Previously, the CEO noted that they’re going to make an electric truck that’s going to compete with Tesla’s trucks. Currently, Tesla’s progress on their trucks are still far from mass production. The Tesla Semi does have a few units out but the first batch of Semis are strictly for company use. Meanwhile, the futuristic Tesla “Blade Runner” pickup truck has yet to receive any new updates outside its “cyberpunk” design. GM is definitely in a position to overtake Tesla on the electric truck release and announcement.

With gas prices continuing on an uptrend through the summer, it’s time to start looking for alternatives, and it looks like the EV market might finally be ready to take off.


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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Investor Ideas #Climate Change and #CleanTech Podcast- Recycling Problems and Solutions - (NASDAQ: $LOOP) (OTC: $NSRGY)

Investor Ideas #Climate Change and #CleanTech Podcast- Recycling Problems and Solutions - (NASDAQ: $LOOP) (OTC: $NSRGY)



Delta, Kelowna, BC –April 30, 2019 www.investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including climate change and clean-tech releases today’s edition of Investorideas.com Climate Change and CleanTech Podcast - climate news and solutions, stocks to watch plus insights from thought leaders and experts.

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Good afternoon and welcome to our first new episode of Investorideas.com Climate Change and CleanTech podcast.

I’m Taylor Van Zant, the host of Investorideas.com Cannabis “Potcast” and your host for today’s edition of our Climate Change and Clean-Tech podcast.

Today we are looking at recycling, that thing we all try to do and which is now in extreme peril. A recent report from Global News covered this yesterday and today and is a very sobering read which I recommend looking into. If you don’t have time though, the general outline is a lack of buyers for recycled products.

First looking at aluminum which is worth more than paper, plastic and cardboard, and accounts for sometimes up to 25 percent of recycling company revenues.
“Last year this time, we were selling it for about $1,900 a tonne,” said Bluewater Recycling Association president Francis Veilleux. “This year, it’s closer to $1,300 to $1,400 a tonne.”
The situation is even more dire for plastic as China stopped accepting much of the world’s recycling at the start of 2018, the market has been flooded with product. The dwindling number of buyers who are left demand only the highest-quality material — and at a fraction of the cost.
Cheap plastic, don’t even have buyers anymore. Recyclers are having to pay to get rid of them. And while recycling was never a money-making venture, the business model was feasible.
“Garbage and recycling is the number 1 rising cost that municipalities are facing right now. Higher than police or ambulance or medical or anything else,” said Amanda O’Neill, director of the West Yellowhead Waste Resource Authority, which handles recycling for 20 rural municipalities in midwestern Saskatchewan.
nvestorideas think this is “bull$#it” and we can do better.
Here are some companies working on solutions.
Loop Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOOP) focuses on depolymerizing waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics and polyester fibers into base building blocks. It re-polymerized monomers into virgin-quality PET plastic for use in food-grade plastic packaging, such as water and soda bottles, as well as polyester fibers for textile applications. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Terrebonne, Canada.
Loop recently announced that it has completed a multi-year supply agreement with Danone SA, one of the world’s leading global food & beverage companies.
“On behalf of our team, I’d like to thank Danone for their continued support and commitment to Loop, sustainability and the circular economy,” said Daniel Solomita, Founder & CEO of Loop Industries.

Another company Danimer Scientific, who is currently a private biotechnology manufacturer that employs 101 people in sleepy Bainbridge, Georgia, partnered with Nestlé (OTC:NSRGY) to develop a bottle made of something other than petroleum-based plastic. The corporate giant, which has a market capitalization of more than $283 billion, sells bottled water all over the world, including the Poland Springs and Zephyrhills brands in the United States.

Nestlé is one of two dozen giant consumer brands gearing up for a full-scale war on single-use plastics. The most recognizable names in food and beverage, home and health care, and beauty and personal care have set the ambitious goal of 100 percent recyclable, reusable and compostable packaging by 2025. But while multinational conglomerates can and do develop new technologies in-house, it’s not typically part of their core business, and the bureaucracy inherent in these complex companies can slow the R&D process. For this reason, some of these behemoths are turning to entrepreneurs and innovators offering alternative materials, advanced recycling technologies and closed-loop reusable packaging for help.

"Smaller companies can be more agile and hopefully accelerate the pace at which the technology becomes a product a multinational can use," said Mike Otworth, CEO of Innventure, which specializes in identifying and commercializing disruptive tech. Innventure’s portfolio companies include PureCycle Technologies, an advanced plastic recycling startup led by Otworth and, as of March, also a Nestlé partner.

With limited to no buyers of plastic in the market now, smaller tech companies looking for new solutions will be essential in dealing with this global crisis. Investorideas will strive to continue to bring more information on new solutions to the plastic crisis our planet faces, but it is up to all of us to ensure our policy makers and plastic producers do not let this crisis go ignored. For a small glimmer of hope there has been recent strides in the EU which offer some examples of how we can change our future.

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