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Spire Corp., amerikanischer Zulieferer für die Solarindustrie heute über 50% im Plus.

heutige Meldung:

Spire Receives Order for Four SPI-SUN SIMULATOR 350i Photovoltaic Module Testers from First Solar BEDFORD, Mass., Jul 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) announced today that it has received an order for four SPI-SUN SIMULATOR(TM) 350i photovoltaic module testers from First Solar, LLC of Perrysburg, Ohio. The systems being provided to First Solar will be used to pre-test photovoltaic laminates and perform final module tests under simulated Air Mass 1.5 Global terrestrial conditions. Unique features of the SPI-SUN SIMULATOR 350i, including its upward-facing illumination and low height, make it ideal for incorporation into First Solar`s advanced automated module assembly line. Shipment of the SPI-SUN SIMULATOR 350i module testers is expected to begin in mid September 2005.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spire Corporation, said,

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Hier nochmal die komplette Meldung, ist wohl irgendwie ein Teil verlorengegangen:

Spire Receives Order for Four SPI-SUN SIMULATOR 350i Photovoltaic Module Testers from First Solar
BEDFORD, Mass., Jul 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) announced today that it has received an order for four SPI-SUN SIMULATOR(TM) 350i photovoltaic module testers from First Solar, LLC of Perrysburg, Ohio. The systems being provided to First Solar will be used to pre-test photovoltaic laminates and perform final module tests under simulated Air Mass 1.5 Global terrestrial conditions. Unique features of the SPI-SUN SIMULATOR 350i, including its upward-facing illumination and low height, make it ideal for incorporation into First Solar`s advanced automated module assembly line. Shipment of the SPI-SUN SIMULATOR 350i module testers is expected to begin in mid September 2005.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spire Corporation, said, "We are pleased that First Solar has returned to Spire for equipment after their exhaustive comparative analysis. First Solar began using Spire`s simulator for their CdTe solar module testing last year, and will use the newly procured simulators in their expansion lines. Spire Solar continues to incorporate the latest technical developments to control and monitor process and machine performance. Satisfied users testify to the high quality, durability and cost effectiveness of our equipment."

"We have been very satisfied with the performance of our existing Spire simulator, and felt it was the ideal solution for our additional production lines as we expand our manufacturing capacity," said Alan Henderson, First Solar`s Director of Engineering. "Spire`s SPI-SUN SIMULATOR 350i has proven to provide the best quality, performance and value of all the simulator equipment in our evaluation," concluded Alan Henderson.

First Solar manufactures solar modules with an advanced thin film semiconductor process that significantly lowers solar electricity costs. First Solar photovoltaic modules are optimized for grid-connected applications and are sold to leading solar project developers for use in commercial solar projects. For more information, visit www.firstsolar.com.

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation is a diversified technology company serving the solar energy, biomedical, telecommunications and defense industries worldwide with innovative products and services based upon a common technology platform. For more information, visit www.spirecorp.com.

http://www.spiresolar.com/index.html

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Das war heute ein neues Hoch. Wenn die darüber schließen, dann besteht die berechtigte Hofnung, daß es hier die nächsten Tage weiter geht.

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Spire Corporation Appoints William Wiegler as Vice President of Corporate Marketing; Experienced Marketing Professional Expands Leadership Team

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2005--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) today announced William Wiegler joined Spire as Vice President of Corporate Marketing. A skilled technology marketing veteran with solar energy industry experience, Wiegler will focus the Company`s strategic marketing efforts across all product lines and build on the strengths of their common technology platform.

"Will`s talents and experience are ideally suited to Spire as we continue to grow across multiple markets," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, Spire. "He brings a depth of relevant experience in solar, biotech, and defense industries and a proven track record in directing corporate marketing programs and developing brands. His insights and energy will be invaluable in helping Spire expand its markets and achieve its goals."

Mr. Wiegler brings over fifteen years of marketing and management experience gained in high technology companies ranging from start-ups to industry leaders. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Hobart College and a Masters of Science in Environmental Science from Syracuse University and the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

"Spire is an exciting company, leading the industry in several distinct product areas," said William Wiegler. "My role will be to direct the marketing functions of the Company divisions while continuing to strengthen the corporate brand."

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation is a diversified technology company serving the solar energy, biomedical, telecommunications and defense industries with innovative products and services based on a common technology platform. For more information visit www.spirecorp.com.

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Heute zweistellig im Plus, die Meldung ist allerdings nur nochmal Aufgewärmtes:

Hyundai Heavy Industries Commissions Spire`s PV Module Manufacturing Line; Module line addresses expanding Korea PV market

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2005--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), today announced that Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI), of Ulsan, Korea, has commissioned Spire`s multi-megawatt turnkey photovoltaic (PV) module assembly line and it is now in production.

Spire`s advanced PV module manufacturing equipment and process technology enables HHI to manufacture state-of-the-art PV modules from solar cells to address the growing Korean and Asian solar PV market.

The Spire and Hyundai team, together quickly completed the installation and training of this module line in Ulsan, Korea.

About Hyundai Heavy Industries

Hyundai Heavy Industries is one of the largest corporations in Korea, with a heavy emphasis on fabrication towards energy projects and shipbuilding throughout the globe.

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Wow, was ist denn heute los. Versucht da jemand Spire zu übernehmen ?

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heute 40% rauf:

Spire Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results
BEDFORD, Mass., Aug 15, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR)

-- Sales from operations increased 73% year to year.

-- Income from the sale of licenses was $6,320,000.

-- Earnings were $0.69 per basic share.

-- Cash is strong at $7.6 million, with no bank debt.

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) today reported operational revenue of $7,347,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase of 73% compared to $4,258,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2004. In addition, the Company recognized $6,320,000 and $3,000,000 of other income in 2005 and 2004, respectively, on the sale of licenses. Net earnings, including the gain on the sale of licenses in both 2005 and 2004, were $4,698,000 or $0.69 per basic share for the three months ended June 30, 2005, compared with net earnings of $1,279,000 or $0.19 per basic share for the three months ended June 30, 2004.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, said, "Highlights for the quarter included significant increases in our solar equipment and solar systems revenues reflecting the sale of two photovoltaic module assembly lines and the completion of a major solar installation in the Chicago area. Net earnings for 2005 increased $3,419,000 primarily due to the sale of a license relating to our solar technology. Our cash is strong at $7.6 million and we have no bank debt. Our net worth at the close of the quarter was $11,007,000."

"Our continued monitoring of operating costs resulted in only a slight increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004 despite the 73% increase in revenues. Increased legal and sales and marketing costs were partially offset by a decrease in insurance costs. We continue to see increased interest throughout our product lines and are focused on converting this interest into revenue gains and improved profitability," concluded Roger Little.

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http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/050910/wall_main.html?.v=4

AP
Alternative Fuel Stocks Skyrocketing
Saturday September 10, 4:51 pm ET
By Ellen Simon, AP Business Writer
Alternative Fuel Stocks Skyrocketing, but Clean Energy Still Is a Risky Investment


NEW YORK -- Alternative energy has long been dismissed as too expensive to be practical, but with oil hovering around $65 a barrel, solar energy and fuel cells are starting to look positively affordable. As a result, alternative fuel companies` stock has soared this summer alongside oil prices.


While equipping your house with solar panels will almost certainly pay off in time, alternative energy stocks are riskier. Many are money-losing companies. All have uncertain futures.

"This is an emerging growth space that`s been emerging for a long time," said Jack Robinson, president of Winslow Management Co., a 21-year-old investment firm focused on green investing. "There are companies that are much riskier than others."

Most alternative energy stocks are thinly traded. Several of the companies don`t have a lot of cash.

"They are still consuming a lot of cash; there`s a risk of them not being able to consume their way to success," said Timothy Woodward, managing director at Nth Power, a venture capital firm specializing in energy technologies.

"Many of these companies have to go back to the public markets on a fairly regular basis to support their operations," he said. "If they can`t do a financing, they run the risk of having to shut the doors."

Recently, the financing hasn`t been a problem.

Hurricane Katrina has shut an estimated 5 percent of the nation`s oil refining capacity, which will send gasoline prices even higher.

For 2005, energy expenditures in the United States are expected to be $1.08 trillion, approximately 24 percent above the 2004 level, the Energy Information Administration, a division of the U.S. Energy Department, reported Friday. It said energy costs will represent 8.7 of the nation`s annual gross domestic product this year, the highest percentage since 1985.

That`s good news for Spire Corp. , which makes solar cell manufacturing equipment. The company makes a profit and has solid sales, but it still received a letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel in April saying that Spire was no longer in compliance with the exchange`s $10 million stockholders` equity requirement. That put it in danger of delisting from the exchange, which would make it harder for the company to raise cash.

Since June, however, Spire`s stock has doubled. It`s now in compliance with listings requirements, said Roger Little, Spire`s CEO. "The issue`s gone away," he said. A Nasdaq spokeswoman did not return calls for this report.

Why did the stock double?

"Because energy is so hot and there aren`t that many players you can invest in," Little said. "There aren`t many places to invest in solar energy, and we`ve done pretty well."

Another solar winner is Evergreen Solar Inc. which has attracted big-name attention. Dr. Gerald L. Wilson, the dean of the school of engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is on the board. Fidelity Investments owns almost 12 percent of the company, according to Evergreen`s most recent SEC filing.

Still, Evergreen is not yet profitable and its stock has had a rocky ride. A chart in its proxy lays it out: $100 invested in Evergreen when it went public in 2000 would have sunk to $23 by December 2004, far below $100 invested in the overall Nasdaq, which would have dipped to $66.47.

Woodward, who is chairman of Evergreen`s board, says profitability for solar energy companies "is right around the corner. Or, it`s in a timeframe individual investors can live with."

But the financials are more worrisome at some of the more advanced wind energy and fuel cell companies, he said.

"The potential is there, but the demand is not as big" as it is for solar energy, he said. The cost to make the products often exceeds the price customers are willing to pay for them.

"Those companies, you`re making an investment in the future, so the volume is there when there will be enough demand to help them come down the cost curve," he said.

Winslow`s Robinson suggests that investors who are interested in clean energy for environmental reasons may want to consider buying an exchange traded fund called PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy, which trades under ticker symbol PBW. The fund invests at least 80 percent of its total assets in common stocks of clean energy and conservation companies.

The fund is an alternative to trying to pick clean energy`s winners, he said, "which is tough to do, even for professionals."

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Solar wird in USA thematisiert, gestern in der New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/11/business/yourmoney/11sola.…

Investing
Suddenly, Those Solar Panels Don`t Look So 1970`s

By TIM GRAY
Published: September 11, 2005
AS prices for coal, natural gas and oil have soared, solar power has been getting perhaps its most serious look from investors since President Jimmy Carter pulled on a cardigan and asked Americans to damp their furnaces. The new interest means that the handful of domestic solar stocks has been surging, too.


Sold on the SunOver the last year, the shares of Evergreen Solar, DayStar Technologies, Energy Conversion Devices and Spire - all small domestic companies that make equipment for converting solar power into electricity - have more than doubled in price. In August, Cypress Semiconductor said it would try to raise as much as $100 million in an initial public offering for its SunPower subsidiary.

" The solar market is projected to grow 35 percent a year for the next three to five years," said Walter V. Nasdeo, managing director of Ardour Capital, an investment bank in New York that specializes in energy companies. " As these technologies get better, we`re seeing things being developed like solar panels integrated into roofing tiles. That way, they don`t look like a science project hanging on your roof."

Back in the days of President Carter`s cardigan, the country was mired in an energy crisis, with an oil embargo and long lines at gas stations. Today, tumult in oil-producing places like the Middle East and Venezuela is roiling markets. Strong demand for electricity has contributed to increases in the prices of coal and natural gas. And Hurricane Katrina, of course, has worsened the situation. Yet these dire developments have been a boon for companies that make devices such as silicon wafers and rooftop panels that convert solar energy.

Until recently, the economics of the solar business did not tempt many consumers or investors. Without government or utility subsidies, the $20,000 to $25,000 that it costs to buy and install a typical home solar system may be too much to be recouped in the time it takes to pay off a 30-year mortgage.

But government help, combined with the recent climb in energy prices, has made solar systems more appealing. Some states offer big subsidies, helping to defray much of the initial cost of a home system.

Some electric utilities also offer incentives. In theory, solar systems free them from having to invest in additional power-generation capacity. Homeowners typically connect their systems to the power grid and buy electricity when their panels don`t produce enough power and sell it to their utility when they have a surplus.

Federal law requires utilities to buy excess power generated by consumers` solar power systems - though rates vary from state to state, said Joseph E. Schwartz, chief executive and technical editor of Home Power magazine. And the new federal energy law, signed by President Bush last month, includes a tax credit of as much as $2,000 for the purchase and installation of a residential solar power system.

" Despite all of the concerns about imported oil and climate change, most people make their decision to install solar based on whether they`re going to save money," said Steven C. Taub, director of emerging-generation technologies at Cambridge Energy Research Associates. In states with generous subsidies, he said, solar power systems may be attractive for many consumers. In New Jersey, for example, subsidies can cover up to about 70 percent of the cost - leaving consumers with a net cost of about $6,000 on a typical home system.

Though the four little domestic solar power companies stand to benefit from new demand for power, they account for only a small fraction of the world`s solar-device production. The biggest of the four, Energy Conversion Devices, has a market capitalization of only about $1.1 billion.

Giants like BP and Royal Dutch Shell in the energy industry, or Sharp and Kyocera in electronics, make most solar gear. Last year, the solar industry produced 1,195 megawatts of new electricity-generation capacity - about the equivalent of one large power plant, Mr. Taub said. Sharp alone accounted for about 325 megawatts, he said.

Yet solar energy conversion is a tiny part of these hefty companies` sales, so the little independents are a purer play. The business lines of Evergreen and DayStar are almost entirely related to solar power (as are those of Cypress`s SunPower). Energy Conversion Devices has other products, but its largest subsidiary, United Solar Ovonics, also known as Uni-Solar, is a solar power business. And Spire`s solar division accounted for an average of 40 percent of the company`s sales in 2003 and 2004.

Of course, investing in small-capitalization stocks can be risky. Besides being microbes in an industry dominated by giants, none of the four independents were profitable last year. Two have short histories as public companies: Evergreen went public in 2002, and DayStar did so last year. All but Spire are developing new solar technologies, and there is no guarantee that customers will embrace their innovations.



The most popular means of converting the sun`s energy into electricity - silicon-based solar panels - has progressed over the last three decades but hasn`t changed radically. Silicon is used to make wafers, which are wired to create solar cells. These form the building blocks for solar panels, which look like big storm windows, sit atop roofs and soak up the sun.

A silicon shortage has driven up the cost of solar-grade silicon by more than 60 percent over the last two years, said Michael Rogol, an analyst at Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia. That offers an opportunity to companies like Evergreen and SunPower that have devised more efficient ways to use silicon, he said.

Evergreen`s wafer-making method consumes about a third less silicon than usual, said Richard M. Feldt, its president and chief executive. Many competitors saw blocks of silicon into wafers; that creates waste in the same way a lumberyard spits out sawdust. Evergreen`s method, which draws out long ribbons of silicon and slices them with lasers, produces less waste.

EXECUTIVES at Cypress Semiconductor in Sunnyvale, Calif., declined to be interviewed because of the impending stock offering. But Mr. Rogol says its SunPower unit makes the industry`s most efficient cells, yielding 210 watts of power a square meter, versus 180 for a typical cell.

DayStar, for its part, ditches silicon entirely, while Uni-Solar uses far less than average. DayStar, based in Halfmoon, N.Y., applies a thin film of several elements, including copper, to backings such as titanium foil to create flexible solar cells.

Uni-Solar marries the thin-film method with silicon. " Our panels are typically 18 feet long with an adhesive on the back," said Subhendu Guha, its president. " You can stick it directly onto the roof. With the traditional product, you have to have a support structure."

Spire, in Bedford, Mass., produces neither silicon wafers nor solar cells. It makes machinery for building and testing solar panels. In 1999, that enabled it to team up with the city of Chicago to equip and run a panel factory there. Roger G. Little, Spire`s chairman and chief executive, says he sees the Chicago venture as a harbinger of Spire`s future; he aims to increase panel production over the next two years.

That would return Spire to its roots. The company started in 1969; early on, it concentrated on solar power conversion. It diversified into biomedical equipment and electronics after energy crisis of the late 1970`s abated and enthusiasm for solar power cooled. " The market tanked," Mr. Little recalled. Even so, he remained confident.

" I`ve always believed that solar is a freight train that can`t be stopped," he said. " It started small, but the compound annual growth rate for the last 10 years has been 20 percent. This year, there`s a $10 billion worldwide market for systems."

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Spire geht gerade ab wie eine Rakete. Wer weiss warum?

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Goal for Western US is 8 GW of Solar Electricity by 2015, Says Western Governors` Association Solar Task Force

(Washington, DC) - With a longer-term federal investment tax credit and state-based incentives, the western United States could install as much as eight gigawatts of solar electric generating capacity and 350 MW solar thermal equivalent by 2015, according to a new report produced for the Western Governors` Association.

"The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) congratulates the WGA Solar Task Force on achieving a consensus set of recommendations to achieve 8 GW of solar power by 2015," said SEIA president Rhone Resch. "We applaud the consensus finding of the companies, utility executives, policymakers and advocates represented on the task force.

"A longer-term extension of the 30 percent federal investment tax credit would stimulate new US manufacturing jobs and investment, and enable the Western states to harness their abundant solar energy resources."

According to the report, the development of 8 GW of solar electricity – enough to power 4 million homes – would generate 32,500 new well-paying jobs in manufacturing, construction and installation.

Deployment on this scale would also bring down solar costs to a point competitive with power produced from fossil fuels, according to the report. The task force envisioned half of deployment coming from central concentrating solar power (CSP) plants and half coming from distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation.

"At a time when natural gas prices are skyrocketing and consumers are feeling the pinch from high energy bills, the WGA task force has provided a clean and cost-effective path forward: solar energy," said Resch.

The report can be read online at (http://www.westgov.org/wga/initiatives/cdeac/solar.htm). It will have a 30-day public comment period. The WGA is scheduled to adopt the document in June 2006.

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[posting]17.955.374 von Snare am 19.09.05 17:46:31[/posting]Hört sich gut an, 8GW bis 2015 ist verdammt viel!
Bleibt abzuwarten, was draus wird.

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Hier der report-link:
http://www.westgov.org/wga/initiatives/cdeac/solar.htm

Excerpt from the WGA Policy Resolution: Clean and Diversified Energy Iniative for the West

“Western Governors will examine the feasibility of and actions that would be needed to… achieve a goal to develop 30,000 MW of clean energy in the West by 2015 from resources such as energy efficiency, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, clean coal technologies, and advanced natural gas technologies. ”

"Western Governors, and especially Governors from the Southwestern States, have long recognized the vast and largely untapped potential for solar powered generation in the region. The Governors have been actively engaged with the solar industry and other interested stakeholders in evaluating an initiative that could result in the construction of 1,000 MW of concentrating solar power generation in the region. WGA is pursuing a grant proposal with the Department of Energy that would allow WGA to establish a stakeholder working group to develop options for consideration by the Governors in furtherance of the 1,000 MW initiative."

Charge to the Solar Task Force

Document current solar capacity and estimate the current solar production costs given the existing Western resource base.
Estimate the cost and efficiency of concentrating solar power and photovoltaic systems and identify ways of increasing efficiency and lowering cost.
Estimate a cost curve for solar generation in the WGA region that would include at least 1000 new megawatts of concentrating solar power by 2015.
Estimate the location of the lowest cost solar generation given the generation costs and a rough estimate of transmission cost necessary to move the generation to load centers. (This information will become input to transmission modeling work.)
Identify risks associated with solar generation, such as the potential environmental impacts from increased solar power production and provide recommendations for mitigating these impacts (e.g., wildlife impacts, technology failure).
Identify an ideal timeline for bringing new generation on-line in order to meet clean energy objectives.
Identify barriers and policies to overcome such barriers to “utility” scale solar development, taking into account both reliability and capacity issues.
a. Identify strategies and any recommended policies to implement such strategies to overcome the intermittent nature of solar energy, and integrate it into the electric power system, including potential electricity storage technologies.

b. Identify changes in policies and practices necessary to maximize the use of the transmission system to deliver solar generation, such as changes in transmission imbalance penalties, policies governing interconnection of new generation, limitations in the types of transmission service products (e.g., “firm,” “non-firm”, “conditional-firm” transmission service) available.

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Spire Signs Contract for Solar Energy Production Line with Unison, Korea; Spire Will Provide Equipment, Technology and Training for Solar Module Production

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2005--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), today announced that it has executed a contract with Unison Co., Ltd. (Unison) of Chonan-City, Korea to provide an advanced photovoltaic (PV) module production line. Spire`s solar module manufacturing line was chosen by Unison after an extensive competitive analysis. Spire has commenced work on the equipment for the line, capable of producing over 15 megawatts per year, with delivery scheduled for early 2006.

Roger Little, CEO and Chairman of Spire Corporation, said, "Spire is pleased to be awarded this contract by Unison, a further confirmation of Spire`s strength in turnkey PV production line capabilities. In addition to the reliability and innovative technology of our equipment, a significant factor in Unison`s decision to work with Spire is our ability to train client personnel in an actual production line that will allow them to quickly begin successful module production. Unison is one of Korea`s largest suppliers of wind systems and Spire`s photovoltaic production line will give them the capability to participate in the growing Korean solar energy market."

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Spire Establishes Solar Module Manufacturing in Bedford, Massachusetts; Production Line Will Meet the Need for the Growing BIPV Market.

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2005--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) announced today that it will establish photovoltaic module manufacturing in Bedford, Massachusetts to meet the growing demand for customized modules for the Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) market. The production line will have an annual capacity of approximately five megawatts or enough to power 3,000 homes per year.

The equipment for this production line comes from Spire`s Chicago operations where it has been used to successfully manufacture standard modules, customized modules and BIPV. Spire reached a purchase agreement with BP Solar that has owned the line. Modules produced by this production line equipment have been installed at Chicago`s Millennium Park, The Field Museum of Natural History, Art Institute of Chicago, DuSable Museum of African American History, and other Chicago landmarks, as well as Denali National Park in Alaska and Kyocera Solar Industries in San Diego. Spire will continue its presence in the Midwest by providing systems engineering, sales and marketing, and customer service from offices in Chicago.

The module manufacturing line will be relocated and upgraded at Spire`s Massachusetts headquarters. "Locating this production line with our solar equipment and solar systems engineering in Bedford will permit its additional use as a demonstration facility for prospective equipment buyers and as a training center for customers, as well as a manufacturing line for BIPV modules. Access to the equipment will also be important for testing product improvements in an operational setting. Having the line here will better serve major module manufacturers, clients, contractors, architects and other renewable energy integrators," explained Roger G. Little, CEO of Spire Corporation.

Mr. Little added, "We have experienced a steadily growing demand for BIPV module manufacturing capacity to meet product requirements. Spire`s custom solar modules are sought after by architects and builders who want to enhance their design aesthetics while also efficiently generating electricity for their buildings. We are now well positioned to serve these customers."

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Dank an Azul >
newsletter! (which goes out to about a kazillion people) Here`s what he says:

Attending a press conference with Senator Lamar Alexander (chairman of the subcommittee on Energy) and three of the most powerful CEOs in the solar game last week, I realized one thing as I looked around the room.

There will never be a better opportunity for us to stake our claim to the solar market!!!

With only eight journalists meticulously taking notes while the gatekeepers of this industry were offering up some of the most exclusive intelligence on the future of solar - it was clear that the mainstream media is still clueless as to just how lucrative this market is.

The room was practically empty!

But that`s okay. Because while the mainstream media sleeps on what could easily be one of the most profitable markets of the 21st Century, the front-runners of the solar industry will continue to coast below the radar - giving us an opportunity to grab shares at a significant discount before those tax credits kick in next year.

Though it`s still quite amazing to me that more investors haven`t staked their claim to this market yet.

Just the global photovoltaic market alone has averaged a 40% growth rate since 2001. And photovoltaic production this year should reach 1.5 gigawatts - double its level in 2003, representing approximately $11 billion in revenue.

That doesn`t even take into account the demand for Solar Thermal Devices and Concentrating Solar Power either.
Now while a 30 percent investment tax credit (ITC) was included in this summer`s federal energy bill, it`s only for two years.

However, during the press conference on Friday, Senator Alexander indicated that he would soon introduce new legislation to increase the tax credit for six years.

And since those on Capital Hill aren`t going to want to vote against a tax credit this close to congressional elections, the outlook for an increased ITC commitment is hopeful.

Nonetheless, the solar industry has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last five years. And even if the tax credit is not extended, the high cost of oil and natural gas, coupled with the momentum that has already taken hold with the first phase of ITCs, fares quite well for the industry as a whole.

Within the next few weeks, I`ll be recommending two new solar companies to the Green Chip Stocks portfolio. (Our first two solar plays are both up, 36.6% and 20.3%)
(one of which is ESLR)

Both of these companies are due for a big payoff over the next two and a half years - and even more if those ITCs get extended, as these are two of the most underrated and overlooked companies in the industry. For now, anyway.

Both have maintained a valid history of consistent sales and revenue growth over the last three to five years, have outperformed many of their competitors in terms of technological advances and design without breaking the bank on research and development and both maintain a sizeable share of the European and Asian markets. Two markets that, due in large part to Germany and Japan, are integral to the stability and continued growth of any solar company.
(ESLR is getting ready to open their new plant in Germany.)
Whether through years of misinformation or just lack of credible information available to the masses, the solar industry has had to deal with an inaccurate image of inefficiency and claims of unaffordable technology for years.

Though now that the world is down to its last 30 years of oil, that image is finally changing.

Sure, there are still those investors who refuse to accept solar energy as a real and viable source of cheap, clean and efficient energy. And that`s fine.

But while they`re looking for new typewriter ribbon companies to invest in, the smart money is diversifying with solar.

And the reason is simple...

In the renewable energies industry, solar is king.

Don`t get me wrong. There`s still plenty of money to be made in geothermal, biomass, wind, marine energy, etc.

The Green Chip Stocks portfolio is proof of that.

In fact, just last month one of our geothermal plays hit a new record high.

But despite that, solar has still taken the lead in the race for renewable energy dominance.

And the annual growth rates of solar markets, both here in the U.S. and globally, coupled with the money investors are making in this industry right now validates this claim.

Of course, some are still hesitant about investing in solar companies due to a wave of skepticism that has been brought about by nothing more than flawed data and, to put it simply, " myths."

So before we get any deeper into this industry, and before we move onto any new solar recommendations, let me take this opportunity to clear up a few things about solar energy.

First of all, solar is not too expensive for widespread usage.

Driven by steady increases in sales volume and continuously-improving research and development, solar photovoltaic technology has declined in price every single year since first being introduced to the market.

In fact, compared to nonrenewable energy sources, which become harder to find and more expensive with every ton burned.every solar panel purchased makes the next one even cheaper.

Secondly, solar manufacturing does not result in more pollution than is saved by solar usage.

Any pollutants produced in the manufacturing process of a photovoltaic system are minimal at best. In fact, a photovoltaic system meeting half of the electrical needs of a typical household would eliminate nearly half a ton of sulfur dioxide pollution from the air.

The manufacturing of photovoltaic devices is very similar to that of the manufacturing of window glass. And the process used to render it electrically reactive is the same used in the manufacturing of microchips.which is considered a clean process by many states and municipalities.

And concentrating solar power devices and solar thermal devices are really nothing more than specialized formations of steel, aluminum and glass. Much like you would find in household windows, water heaters and mirrors.

Another common myth is that solar only works in bright, warm climates.

Not true!

Photovoltaics and solar thermal do not require heat. They are only dependent upon light. And this light doesn`t necessarily need to be direct for the system to work. In fact, the entire United States has adequate solar resources.

And one of the most common myths I hear almost every week is that solar devices require more energy to manufacture than they produce throughout the life of the system.

Again, nothing could be further from the truth.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has conclusively demonstrated that over its lifetime, a photovoltaic system will produce more energy than it consumes. In fact, energy payback for photovoltaics is only between two to four years.

(`Energy payback` refers to how long a photovoltaic system must operate to recover the energy and associated generation of pollution and CO2 that went into making the system to begin with.)

So here`s the good news...
The solar business is booming.

The bad news - the solar business is booming!

That seemed to be a common sentiment shared by most at the solar conference last week. And it`s true.

Business is booming.

Demand is at an all-time high.

(The article continues on talking about silicon materials, and their connection to the solar industry.)

[Snare]

Geht ja ganz schön auf und ab hier ...

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Governor Schwarzenegger Pushes `Million Solar Roofs` Initiative in California

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week called for the advancement of his `Million Solar Roofs Initiative,` which would provide California with approximately 3,000 MW of peak solar energy by 2018. The California Public Utilities Commission has a pending regulatory package with provisions to carry out this incentive program and promote solar installations in residential construction.

Below is the text of the release from Governor Schwarzenegger`s office.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, October 20, 2005

CONTACT: Rob Stutzman, 916-498-8503

Governor Schwarzenegger Pushes `Million Solar Roofs` Initiative

Calls for end to special interest obstruction to good public policy

Thousand Oaks - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today called for the advancement of his `Million Solar Roofs Initiative.` His popular environmental proposal to put one million solar installations on homes and businesses in California was stalled after union-sponsored amendments made it unsupportable by both Democrats and Republicans.

"Energy is one of the most important issues in our state. Solar energy is a renewable resource, and one that California should capitalize on. By producing power from the sun, we are cleaning the air, helping our climate, and reducing the burden on our electricity transmission grid," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "Unfortunately, special interests were put in front of the peoples` interests when Senate Bill 1 was amended with rules and requirements that would only benefit labor unions instead of consumers, our environment and energy supplies."

The Governor`s initiative is a comprehensive incentive-based approach to solar development including new home construction, industrial and commercial uses. By encouraging the integration of solar power, the initiative would provide approximately 3,000 megawatts - enough to power three million homes - of peak energy, the most costly and scarce energy available.

The proposal establishes a 13-year commitment to expand the use of solar energy in homes and businesses across California.

The Solar Million Roofs Initiative had bipartisan support until the end of the legislative session when union-sponsored amendments made it unsupportable because of increased costs associated with required prevailing wages and non-solar related labor provisions. Senate Bill 1 stalled in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has a pending regulatory package with provisions to carry out this incentive program and promote solar installations in residential construction.

The Governor today announced his intention to aggressively pursue his initiative with the CPUC, overcoming the obstacles presented by the Legislature and its special interests masters at the end of this year`s session.

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25.10.2005: Spire - Noch einsteigen!
An den internationalen Kapitalmärkten sind die Solaraktien sehr gefragt. Bei Spire ist es für einen Einstieg noch nicht zu spät, zumal der Wert kurzfristig noch bis auf etwa 6,60 Euro zurück kommen könnte. Warum die Titel dann wieder steigen sollten und wie weit, das hören Sie im folgenden Beitrag.

Hörbar im - Aktionär -

[CleanEarthForNature]

Schönen Gruß @n jellyfisch

Bin ab Montag früh auch mit an Bord
[order steht schon]

[CleanEarthForNature]

Spire - Noch einsteigen! bevor

25.10.2005 15:15:00

Aktie im Fokus: Mit einer Anlage in die Anteilsscheine
von Spire schlagen die Investoren zwei Fliegen mit einer
Klappe: Sie setzen auf die Zukunftstechniken Solar und
Nanotechnologie , auch im Zukunftsmarkt Asien ,
gleichzeitig.

((((((((-----Inkrafttreten: 1.1.2006-----))))))))
http://www.exportinitiative.de/media/article005199/050916%20…

[CleanEarthForNature]

HALLO bin Ich alleine hier

[jellyfisch]

Hallo Clean, willkommen an Board!

[Snare]

[weissnichtbescheid]

Bekomm` ich noch welche für 6,7 € ?

[Astralblue]

hi zusammen

auch überlege spire zu kaufen*gg*

weiss jemand wie weit sie mit der forschung von nano-solar sind?)


lg
AStralblue

[CleanEarthForNature]

Gruß @n jellyfisch & Astralblue

Schön mal wieder was von euch zu hören

Bin froh das es euch gibt

Das EEG = einfach unschlagbar


peace @n alle Real Solar Aktionäre & die BRD

[Boersenkrieger]

hmmm also bei solarforschung muss man aufpassen. viele forschen an den selben sachen...
kann jemand zusammenfassen was spire genau macht ? auch in D ist man schon vorangekommen wenn´s z.b. um nanobeschichtung geht um die reflektion zu verhindern und den damit verbundenen energieverlust... kommt immer drauf an wer die patente hat und sich durchsetzt... manche stories klingen toll, nur wenn man mitkriegt daß 100 andere das gleiche tun dann nicht mehr ganz so toll

[Hammelburg]

So, ich bin auch wieder eingstiegen bei 7 Euro, bereits zum vierten mal in diesem Jahr- SPIRE ist meine Glücksaktie !!! Ich hab schon 3 mal dick Geld verdient mit dem Teil jeweils in nur wenigen Tagen, hatte immer wahnsinnsdusel, weil das genau immer einen Riesensatz nach oben gemacht hat, als ich kaufte. Hab jetzt auch wieder abgewartet, bis der Kurs unten ist. Bei 7 Euro denke ich, ist es nach unten gut abgesichtert und vom Chart her sieht es nach Ausbruch aus, siehe Daystar. Die sind auch runter und in den letzten Wochen 50 % rauf, das könnte sich hier auch wiederholen, das hoffe ich zumindest. Wie gesagt, ich hab noch nie so viel Glück mit einer Aktie gehabt, wie mit SPIRE. Jetzt schaun mer mal .....

[Snare]

[Snare]

Heute Extremabsturz. Sind die letzten Zahlen?

[Hammelburg]

Ui. Wasn heut passiert ??? Schlechte News ??? Weiss jemand was ??

[peterb4711]

Hi,
keine News? Keiner mehr da? Noch jemand investiert?

[Snare]

Mal zur Info - schon älter


29 November 2005, 08:30am ET

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2005--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), today announced that it has executed a contract to provide EverQ of Thalheim, Germany, with Spire`s SPI-MODULE QATM 460 automated photovoltaic (PV) module testing system. Advanced PV module manufacturing equipment and process technology provided by Spire Solar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Spire Corporation, will enable EverQ to complement its production line with Spire`s automated equipment.

The SPI-MODULE QA system, which transfers modules to Spire`s SPI-SUN SIMULATOR, automatically tests the module, checks for proper grounding and insulation of the module, prints and applies the corresponding label, and then moves it to its next station. The SPI-MODULE QA 460 was originally developed under the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology (PVMaT) program. Spire commercialized the equipment and now offers it as a standard product for the PV module manufacturing market. It was further customized by Spire and Evergreen Solar in order to match specific needs and requirements of EverQ.

Mentioned Last Change
SPIR 7.05 (Unchanged)
Roger Little, CEO and Chairman of Spire Corporation, said, " Spire Solar has successfully partnered with EverQ and its engineering group to develop an innovative solution to a common manufacturing need. We are especially pleased that EverQ returned to Spire for this equipment, after installing and utilizing a similar unit in the Evergreen Solar USA factory. Spire Solar will continue its focus to develop state-of-the-art solar manufacturing equipment to meet the growing needs of the PV industry."

Rudi Renner, COO of EverQ, said, " The Evergreen Solar engineering personnel were satisfied with the performance of the Spire tester and recommended that we use it for our first production line in Thalheim. This provides us with continuity and will help us stay on our aggressive schedule."

About EverQ GmbH

EverQ GmbH is a strategic partnership between Evergreen Solar, Inc. and Q-Cells AG. EverQ is in the process of building an integrated wafer, cell and module factory in Thalheim Germany, which is about 100 miles from Berlin. Evergreen Solar owns approximately 75% of the partnership and Q-Cells owns the balance. The EverQ factory will produce modules exclusively for Evergreen Solar.

About Spire Corporation

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SEIA PRESS RELEASE | December 14, 2005

California PUC Proposes Nation`s Biggest Solar Program -- 3,000 MW of Solar Power by 2016
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) today unveiled its California Solar Initiative, proposing to install 3,000 MW of solar on California homes, businesses, farms, schools and public facilities. The program, if adopted in mid-January by the five-member Public Utilities Commission, will be the nation`s largest solar power investment, designed to make solar power mainstream and affordable. It will add clean energy to the state`s peak demand resources, reduce risk by diversifying the state`s energy portfolio, and establish a world-class solar market in California.

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Spire - dabeibleiben!
Der Run auf Solarwerte bewies, dass erneuerbare Energien auch an der Börse zu einem ernst zu nehmenden Thema geworden sind. Davon profitierte auch Spire, ein Unternehmen, das mit Solartechnik und Nanotechnologie gleich zwei Wachstumsmärkte bedient. Spire „veredelt“ Photovoltaik-Anlagen mit nur nanometerdicken Schichten und bewirkt somit eine deutliche Effizienzsteigerung. Innerhalb der ersten neun Monaten des Geschäftsjahres 2005 erzielte das Unternehmen einen Umsatz von 16 Millionen Dollar – gegenüber dem Vorjahr ist das ein Plus von 23 Prozent –, und schrieb mit einem Gewinn von 1,69 Millionen Dollar sogar schwarze Zahlen. Der Wachstumstrend sollte bei Spire auch weiterhin bestehen bleiben. Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Jahr zahlreiche neue Aufträge erhalten. Investierte Anleger bleiben dabei! Headwaters – konservativer Nanowert Wer in die Zukunftstechnologie Nanotech investieren will, es aber dennoch konservativ mag, der ist mit Headwaters gut beraten. Der Hersteller alternativer Energien mittels Nanokatalysatoren legte in den vergangenen Jahren ein beeindruckendes Wachstum hin: Seit fünf Jahren arbeitet Headwaters profitabel und verbesserte in diesem Zeitraum den Nettogewinn von drei auf 121 Millionen Dollar. Im Geschäftsjahr 2004/05 (per 30.09.) gelang dem Unternehmen der Umsatzsprung über die Marke von einer Milliarde Dollar. Angesichts der drohenden Energiekrise ist der Wachstumsstory von Headwaters noch lange kein Ende gesetzt. Zudem ist die Aktie mit einem 2006er KGV von 12 attraktiv bewertet. Fazit des AKTIONÄRS: Kaufen!

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Sonnenaufgang

( Aus dem Aktionär)

Der goldene Herbst hat in diesem Jahr seinem Namen in doppelter Hinsicht Ehre gemacht. Die Herbstmonate bescherten uns Sonne pur mit fast sommerlichen Temperaturen und Solaraktien erlebten einen wahren Höhenflug. Nachdem die Temperaturen hierzulande unter den Gefrierpunkt gerutscht sind und der Winter Einzug gehalten hat, haben sich auch die heiß gelaufenen Solarwerten wieder abgekühlt. Einige Vertreter notieren mittlerweile wieder auf einem äußerst interessanten Kursniveau.
Solarzellenhersteller diktieren Preis
Die hohe Nachfrage und die damit verbundene Knappheit an Solarzellen beschert den Solarzellenherstellern wie Solarworld, Q-Cells, Ersol oder Sunways traumhafte Margen, da diese die Preise diktieren können. Neben Marktführer Solarworld ist bei den deutschen Solarzellenherstellern die seit Oktober an der Börse gelistete Q-Cells am besten positioniert. Mit einer geschätzten Produktion von 162 Megawatt (+113 Prozent) dürften die Thalheimer in diesem Jahr deutlich an Marktanteil gewinnen und weltweit auf Rang drei vorstoßen, nachdem sie 2002 noch auf Platz elf rangierten. Zudem hat Q-Cells interessante Partner: Durch die Zusammenarbeit mit der US-amerikanischen Evergreen Solar und der australischen Firma Pacific Solar sichert sich das Ostdeutsche Unternehmen weitere Wachstumspotenziale. Die Thüringer Ersol AG ist mit einer Kapazität von 60 Megawatt deutlich kleiner. Am günstigsten ist derzeit die etwas kleinere Sunways bewertet. Aufgrund eines 2007er-KGVs von 10 hat Sunways 50 Prozent Kurspotenzial (vgl. Ausgabe 50/2005).
Solon, Solarworld: Modulgeschäft boomt
Die Modulhersteller können sich vor Aufträgen kaum retten, die Orderbücher sind voll. Lediglich die hohen Preise für Solarzellen trüben das Bild. Vorteile haben diejenigen, die frühzeitig langfristige Lieferverträge abgeschlossen haben, wie Solon mit SunPower, Q-Cells oder Ersol und Solarworld, die eine eigene Solarzellenfertigung hat. Mit einem 2006er-KGV von 15 ist Solon derzeit am attraktivsten bewertet, nachdem sich der Wert zuletzt deutlich verbilligte. Eine günstige Einstiegsgelegenheit. Am meisten unter den hohen Preisen für Solarzellen und Module haben die Projektgesellschaften wie Conergy, Phönix Sonnenstrom oder Reinecke + Pohl zu leiden. Sinkende Einspeisevergütungen in Deutschland in Verbindung mit hohen Modulpreisen drücken auf die Renditen. Im Vorteil sind diejenigen Unternehmen, die frühzeitig ins Ausland expandierten, da Länder wie Spanien oder Italien höhere Einspeisevergütungen bieten. Conergy etwa hat in Spanien einen Marktanteil von 20 Prozent und ist dort der führende Projektentwickler. Phönix Sonnenstrom setzt ebenfalls auf Internationalität und aufgrund der hohen Modulpreise auch verstärkt auf die günstigeren Dünnschichtmodule und kann mit dieser Strategie ansprechende Ergebnisse vorlegen. Der Anteil des internationalen Geschäfts soll 2006 auf über zehn Prozent gesteigert werden und ein Gesamtumsatz von mindestens 140 Millionen Euro sowie ein EBIT von acht Millionen Euro erzielt werden.
Fazit
Aus der großen Auswahl deutscher Solaraktien lassen sich vier Favoriten identifizieren. Solarworld ist aufgrund der breiten Aufstellung ein Muss und langfristig trotz der hohen Bewertung kaufenswert. Mit KGVs von unter 15 sind Solon, Sunways und Phönix Sonnenstrom am aussichtsreichste

[Snare]

Jo Jo ich mach das hier alleine ....:-)

Kyoto Treaty Powers Up U.S. Alternative Energy Firms


December 28, 2005


[LA Times] The United States has not joined the Kyoto Protocol to cut greenhouse gases, but the pact nevertheless is boosting sales for American companies that market "clean" energy technologies. The spread of renewable-energy standards - particularly in Europe - propelled by the treaty, along with a surge in oil and gas prices, has triggered a boom in business for solar and wind energy companies. ...

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New Mexico Greets New Year with New Solar RECs Program



December 30, 2005

CCAE estimates that the new program and other incentives will increase the solar installation industry in New Mexico by fivefold almost immediately.

Photo: Conergy

Santa Fe, New Mexico [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] New Mexico`s first solar photovoltaic (PV) incentive program, just approved by the New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission (PRC) as part of the state`s Renewable Portfolio Standard, calls for the main local utility (PNM) to buy Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for 13 cents/kWh from interconnected solar photovoltaic systems.

"This program is a historic and major step forward for New Mexico that will make solar power much more affordable for residents. In particular, it leads the way for incentives that are based on actual production of solar energy, so that high quality systems are encouraged."

-- Ben Luce, Chair and Policy Director of the New Mexico Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy (CCAE)
Under the new rule, the utility will pay customers for every kilowatt-hour generated with their solar systems through at least 2018. In addition, these customers will retain their net-metering benefit, which has been in effect since 1998. Combined with federal solar tax credits kicking in on January 1, 2006, the purchase and installation of PV systems will be significantly more affordable in New Mexico.

In an effort led by the Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy (CCAE), this PV program makes New Mexico as one of the first states in the U.S. to take this step, effectively paving the way for further distributed renewable energy generation. The new program becomes effective in March 2006, is limited to PV systems under 10 kW, and has funding for 1.2 MW. Plans for commercial customers are in the works, and the PRC is planning to expand the net metering standard.

Under the new program, PNM is allowed to count each kilowatt-hour of solar power as equivalent to three kilowatt-hours of wind power toward their renewable energy requirements, which makes the program very affordable to ratepayers and provides the utility with an added incentive to satisfy its RPS requirements to a greater extent with customer owned solar power.

"This program is a historic and major step forward for New Mexico that will make solar power much more affordable for residents. In particular, it leads the way for incentives that are based on actual production of solar energy, so that high quality systems are encouraged", said Ben Luce, Chair and Policy Director of the New Mexico Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy (CCAE).

Luce first proposed the idea for such a program to the Public Regulation Commission in 2004, an idea that the Commission approved at the time, but PNM`s program is the first actual program to be proposed by a utility and approved by the Commission. (The approval of this program is the result of several previous legislative and regulatory campaigns by the CCAE that created the legal basis for the program, starting with efforts by the Coalition in 1998 to include renewables.)

"PNM was very proactive about proposing this program, and supporting it through the regulatory process. The regulatory process is not easy, and we congratulate PNM for sticking with it, and the Commission for both strengthening and approving PNM`s proposal", said Luce.

"This program will have little or no impact on rates compared to what ratepayers would otherwise pay to support the renewable energy standard, but will greatly diversify the overall program by including distributed solar power," said Luce.

CCAE estimates that the new program and other incentives will increase the solar installation industry in New Mexico by fivefold almost immediately. For the full suite of pro-solar legislative issues including solar tax credits to help build a more robust local solar industry, visit CCAE`s link below.

[CleanEarthForNature]

[jellyfisch]

@everybody out there: Happy New Year!



http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/3557629.html
Energy

Dec. 31, 2005, 8:02PM
As Europe warms up to `clean` energy, those in the business see a bright future
The pull of renewables


By EVELYN IRITANI
Los Angeles Times

The United States has not joined the Kyoto Protocol to cut greenhouse gases, but the pact nevertheless is boosting sales for American companies that market "clean" energy technologies.

The spread of renewable-energy standards — particularly in Europe — propelled by the treaty, and the surge in oil and natural gas prices have triggered a boom in business for solar and wind energy companies.

When Solar Integrated Technologies opened an office in Germany last spring, for example, the salespeople were allocated enough solar roofing material to provide 1 megawatt of power. In six weeks, they were sold out. Within a month, they had orders for 16 megawatts more.

"It`s a no-brainer to do business in solar in Europe," said Jon Slangerup, chief executive of Solar Integrated, whose 120 employees are producing about one mile of solar roofing panels a week at a plant in South Los Angeles. "The only question is: How much can you allocate and how fast can you install it?"

In Germany, the world`s leading solar energy market, farmers are replacing crops with fields of solar panels, thanks to a government buyback program for renewable energy that spurred 150 percent growth in solar installations in 2004.

Britain, France and Spain also have introduced aggressive plans to reduce their production of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases over the next decade.

"Every available module is going to Germany," said Rhone Resch, president of the Solar Energy Industries Association in Washington, D.C. "It`s Googlelike growth."


Falling behind
A world leader in renewable energy less than a decade ago, the United States is now viewed as a laggard. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Montreal last month, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin accused the U.S. of lacking a "global conscience" for refusing to sign the Kyoto treaty, which requires developed countries to slash their greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2012.

Craig Stevens, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Energy, said the Bush administration recognized that climate change was a "serious long-term issue."

But he said the best way to address that concern was by developing cleaner, more environmentally friendly forms of fossil-fuel-generated energy and nuclear power.

Stevens said renewable energy would be an "important part" of the nation`s energy mix, which was why the government was planning to invest $391 million this year in solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal energy projects.

Some state and local governments don`t think the Bush administration is moving fast enough. Twenty states have established standards to guarantee that a certain portion of the energy they use comes from renewable-energy sources.

California is already the world`s third-largest market for solar energy and the nation`s leading producer of wind-generated power.

The state agreed last month to spend an additional $300 million in subsidies to put solar energy panels on as many as 1 million rooftops over the next 11 years.

"California clearly has been a U.S. leader," said Ron Pernick, co-founder of Clean Edge, a West Coast energy consulting company that predicts that the market for solar photovoltaics, wind power and fuel cells will reach $15 billion a year by 2014.

Unless domestic production expands quickly, Californians hoping to jump aboard the solar bandwagon could face lengthy delays, according to solar experts. They said the strong demand from Europe had taken up much of the U.S. production.

Investors are scrambling to get a piece of the renewable-energy action, sending the stocks of California companies such as Solar Integrated and Clipper Windpower soaring. Both companies are listed on the London Stock Exchange`s Alternative Investment Market, where investors have shown a strong appetite for "green" companies.

Slangerup, who had just returned from a European investment tour, said governments in Europe were betting that having a strong renewable-energy base would be a competitive advantage in the future.


Using subsidies
Solar Integrated produces a commercial roofing material that uses photovoltaic cells to produce about 4 watts of electricity per square foot. Although it costs more to produce a kilowatt of electricity with this method, companies can use government subsidies to offset their capital outlays. Those include a 30 percent federal tax credit on the cost of installation, rebates from the state and renewable-energy credits that can be used to offset fees or fines.

"You turn a roof into a performing asset that has a guaranteed energy stream over 20 years," said Slangerup, whose customers include Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo, Wal-Mart Stores and commercial real estate developer ProLogis. "It becomes a real powerful selling proposition."

He predicted that the cost of solar systems would drop by two-thirds over the next five years, thanks to technical improvements.


Prices even out
Rising natural gas prices have made wind technology another increasingly attractive option. In 2004, wind power companies reportedly spent close to $3 billion installing 2,500 megawatts of new capacity in the U.S., a 40 percent increase over the previous year, according to Patrick Caramante, vice president of U.S. operations for British-based Garrad Hassan, one of the world`s leading wind energy research companies.

Jim Dehlsen, founder of Clipper Technology, said, "The U.S. market has come to life" now that wind turbines can produce a kilowatt of electricity for 4.5 to 5 cents, compared with 9 to 9.5 cents for a new natural gas turbine project.


More jobs?
Some people complain about the visual blight and noise wind turbines create. But Dehlsen said wind power generation was far less damaging to the environment than fossil fuels, which produce high levels of greenhouse gases.

In addition, wind power could bring jobs to depressed farming and industrial areas. Dehlsen said. Germany, in less than six years, has installed enough wind projects to generate 14,000 megawatts of power and employ 75,000 people.

"The U.S. has a huge wind energy resource," he said. "There are four states alone ... that could supply all of the electricity needs of the country."

Although most of his sales have been in the U.S., Dehlsen sees huge opportunities in Europe and the developing world. He said he was negotiating deals in Eastern Europe, Latin America and China, with an eye on capturing 12 percent to 15 percent of the global market.

But Dehlsen and other renewable-energy advocates said the lack of government support was threatening U.S. technological leadership, pointing to reduced support for the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colo., the primary provider of government research funds.

Stepped-up interest from venture capitalists and Wall Street investors has provided seed money for entrepreneurs in the U.S.

But once they have mastered the technology, many companies are shifting their manufacturing to countries where governments provide investment incentives and an assurance of long-term demand.


Smaller share
The U.S. share of global production of photovoltaic cells has dropped from 45 percent in 1996 to 8 percent today, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Evergreen Solar, one of the nation`s leading solar companies, developed its modules at a facility in Marlboro, Mass., where it employs 250 people. But the company sells three-quarters of its product in Germany and plans to invest more than $50 million in a production plant there that will employ 400 people.

"We will eventually build a plant here in the U.S.," said Tim Woodward, a board member of Evergreen and managing director of Nth Power, a San Francisco-based venture capital company.
"But the market demand is not great enough here for us to justify really expanding aggressively in the U.S. market."

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Solarprogramm in Kalifornien wird voraussichtlich nächste Woche
an den Start gebracht. Könnte positiven Impuls für US Solarwerte bringen.

Grußhttp://www.seia.org

[Snare]

Heute schöner Anstieg. Ungewöhnlich hoher Umsatz.

[mlolo]

tja lieber snare.....das wird wohl seine gründe haben!!

[Snare]

... bin gespannt

[Snare]

Am Donnerstag wird`s spannend ...

[Leh007]

Was passiert da ????

[mlolo]

ab dann werden wir reich!! lies die berichte bei evergreen und worldwater

[Snare]

California Solar Initiative Expected to Pass


by Jesse Broehl, Editor, RenewableEnergyAccess.com


January 10, 2006

The CSI plan`s declining rebate structure for solar shows the breakdown between CEC and CPUC funding for next 11 years.

Photo: CPUC / CEC

Los Angeles, California [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] What could well be the most significant U.S. solar news for all of 2006 is likely to happen this week in California as state regulators are expected to pass the largest solar energy policy package ever seen in this country.

The PUC policy is a top down approach and will be passed independently of the legislature -- a major reason why it is expected to pass. Once passed into law this Thursday, industry experts predict the CSI will secure a stable solar market in California for the next 11 years that will lower the overall price of photovoltaics.
On Thursday the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is widely expected to vote to approve the California Solar Initiative (CSI), which will secure USD $3.2 billion for solar energy rebates in the state for the next 11 years.

The scheduled vote follows a previous vote taken in December in which the PUC unanimously approved $300 million in interim funds for solar power systems installed in 2006. This week`s vote will complete the package by formalizing and providing funds for the next decade, a long-term plan that is expected to greatly bolster the solar industry in California and beyond.

Rebates beginning this year will stay at the $2.80 per watt mark and will gradually decline for the following 10 years. By design, the rebates will decline by 10 percent per year through the duration of the program. The PUC rebates may also move from a capacity-based approach to a performance-based approach or some variation of the two. Details will be finalized over the coming months through stakeholder workshops.

The CSI plan effectively supplants two of the critical features that were present in the ill-fated "Million Solar Roofs Initiative" or SB 1, which faltered twice in the California legislature. It provides the long-term rebate structure, which is important to spur solar equipment manufacturers to increase production, and it provides funds totaling $3.2 billion for the plan (PUC and CEC funds combined 2006-2017).

The CSI plan does not include a mandate that new homes in California include solar energy, nor does it include any licensing changes to who is eligible to install solar projects in the state. It also does not require that solar installation work be done as so-called "prevailing wages," essentially union wages. All three items exposed and exacerbated deep opposition between the majority of the solar industry and certain union interests that backed some of the proposals.

The PUC policy is a top down approach and will be passed independently of the legislature -- a major reason why it is expected to pass. Once passed into law this Thursday, industry experts predict the CSI will secure a stable solar market in California for the next 11 years that will lower the overall price of photovoltaics.

The plan would be the largest solar energy policy ever enacted in the U.S. and the second largest in the world, behind Germany`s renowned rebates.

Anticipating the passage of the CSI, The Vote Solar Initiative, one of the nation`s leading advocates for solar energy, has organized a celebration in the San Francisco City Hall later in the day. The event will include Mayor Gavin Newsom, Michael Peevey, President of the Public Utilities Commission, former EPA Director Bill Reilly and other special guests.

The event will take place in the North Light Court, San Francisco City Hall at 4:30 on Thursday, January 12. Reception to follow. For more information, please contact Vote Solar`s Adam Browning at 415-874-7434.

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Leute das tut rocken ....yeahh


California Passes Long-Term Solar Energy Plan
Breaking News
by Jesse Broehl, Editor, RenewableEnergyAccess.com

January 12, 2006


San Francisco, California [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] The California Public Utilities Commission has just passed the California Solar Initiative (CSI) by a vote of 3 to 1, with one abstention. This will secure USD $3.2 billion for solar energy rebates in the state for the next 11 years.

The CPUC will provide $2.8 billion in customer incentives for solar projects on existing residential buildings, as well as all public buildings, industrial facilities, businesses, and agricultural facilities. The California Energy Commission, meanwhile, will provide $400 million in incentives for new homes, specifically targeting collaborations with the builder / developer community. Over the last three months, 50,000 people have written to the California Public Utilities Commissioners to ask them to pass a long-term solar rebate program -- more public comment than the CPUC has received on any issue they have ever considered, including the 2001 energy crisis. The CPUC has heard the message loud and clear and responded today by approving the plan, called the California Solar Initiative (CSI).

The CSI will provide for the installation of approximately 3000 MW of solar energy, roughly the power equivalent of six large natural-gas fired power plants. It is historic for solar, representing the largest solar energy policy package ever approved in the United States and second only to Germany`s solar rebates on a global scale.

This moment also ends what has been a roller-coaster ride for solar advocates in California and beyond who have been waiting for the state to breathe new life into support for solar. The CSI plan effectively supplants two of the critical features that were present in the ill-fated " Million Solar Roofs Initiative" or SB 1, which faltered twice in the California legislature. It provides an 11-year rebate structure, which is important to spur solar equipment manufacturers to increase production, and it provides the funds to support it. In this case, totaling $3.2 billion.

The CPUC will provide $2.8 billion in customer incentives for solar projects on existing residential buildings, as well as all public buildings, industrial facilities, businesses, and agricultural facilities. The California Energy Commission, meanwhile, will provide $400 million in incentives for new homes, specifically targeting collaborations with the builder / developer community.

The CSI plan does not include a mandate that new homes in California include solar energy, nor does it include any licensing changes to who is eligible to install solar projects in the state. It also does not require that solar installation work be done at so-called " prevailing wages," essentially union wages. All three items exposed and exacerbated deep opposition between the majority of the solar industry and certain union interests that backed some of the proposals.

Rebates beginning this year will stay at the $2.80 per watt mark and will gradually decline for the following ten years. By design, the rebates will decline by 10 percent per year through the duration of the program. The money will come from existing funds already earmarked for solar power and a very small additional surcharge on monthly electric bills over 11 years.

The PUC rebates may also to move from a capacity-based approach to a performance-based approach or some variation of the two. Details will be finalized over the coming months through stakeholder workshops.

Editor`s Note: Check back at RenewableEnergyAccess.com for ongoing coverage of this pivotal moment for the solar industry in the U.S and beyond.

[Snare]

n Wake of California Solar Plan, Industry Prepares for Expansion


by Jesse Broehl, Editor, RenewableEnergyAccess.com


January 13, 2006

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom spoke at a packed reception in city hall to celebrate the passage of the CSI.

Photo: REA.com

San Francisco, California [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] Solar advocates and industry executives alike were in a state of complete exuberance at an industry reception Thursday at San Francisco City Hall following the narrow but successful vote by California state regulators to implement a long term rebate plan with unprecedented funding levels in the U.S.

" The most important significance to this plan is that it takes long term commitments to grow the industry. Manufacturers are contemplating major investments because of this."

- Mark Farber, co-founder and Vice President, Strategic Planning of Evergreen Solar, a photovoltaic manufacturer

Earlier in the day, The California Public Utilities Commission passed the California Solar Initiative (CSI), an historic plan that allots USD \$3.2 billion for solar energy rebates in the state for the next 11 years, providing for the installation of approximately 3000 MW of solar energy.

" Of all the numbers in this plan, it`s the 11 number that`s most important," said Mark Farber, co-founder and Vice President, Strategic Planning of Evergreen Solar, a photovoltaic manufacturer. " The most important significance to this plan is that it takes long term commitments to grow the industry. Manufacturers are contemplating major investments because of this. As well as for many installers and distributors, they need the long term commitment too."

Evergreen solar will " absolutely" increase capacity as result of this, said Farber. Already, the company has been in the process of expanding their manufacturing facilities three-fold in Germany, thanks partly to the country`s supportive policies for solar. Now California, where roughly 80 percent of the U.S. solar market has been centered, has its own long-term rebate plan.

" It has been a bit embarrassing for us as Americans to not play as strong a role as Germany," Farber said. " This is clearly changing this."

Gordon Handelsman, Sr. Director of Marketing and Sales for Shell Solar, also a solar PV manufacturer, echoed Farber`s thoughts.

" I see the market as a tripod between Japan, Germany and now the U.S.," Handelsman said. " The U.S. has been the lagging piece of the stool, this will address that."

Mark Roper, Vice President of sales and marketing for the U.S. division of solar manufacturer Schott Solar`s U.S., added that propping up that U.S. leg of the global solar market also helps reduce the global risk for the industry and its current and future investors by diversifying the demand portfolio. This is similar to the basic mantra of diversifying investments: the more markets open up, he says, especially ones with long-term policies, the more that mainstream financial institutions will feel comfortable getting involved.

And, Roper also now expects Schott to strongly consider opening a new manufacturing facility somewhere in the NAFTA zone to meet the expected demand for solar in California.

" Yes we`ll increase capacity. This plan is the kind of thing that can really grow markets," Roper said. " The next move for expansion is to locate manufacturing in the strong markets."

A key point playing into the industry`s growth, and how the CSI might affect it, is the current bottleneck in the supply chain for silicon, needed for roughly 90 percent of solar panels built around the world. Robust global demand has led to a shortage of this critical raw material, and that situation is predicted to continue to hamper the market, at least within the next year or more.

" In the short term we probably are not going to see enormous growth," Roper said in reference to what the CSI plan could do to boost the market. " But this gives us as an industry confidence to work with silicon producers to expand capacity. This enables us to secure the feedstock."

Long term investments in solar silicon feedstock are critical to long-term investments in overall manufacturing, said Chris O`Brian, Vice President of Strategy and Government Relations for Sharp`s solar division, currently the largest solar PV producer globally.

Just as it takes some lead time to ramp up solar manufacturing facilities, it takes lead time for silicon suppliers to ramp up their production. One of the first items O`Brian sees from the California`s new long-term policy on solar is a new atmosphere of security where companies can make long-term deals for the feedstock supply.

However the industry embraces this plan, there was a resounding satisfaction that the public utilities commissioners, led by its President Michael Peevey, took a bold and progressive step this week with a policy that sends a strong message about the future of solar.

" We can begin to grow again in California," said Kari Smith, Regulatory Affairs for PowerLight, a solar systems project integrator. " The PUC effort, led by Commissioner Peevey, showed real leadership. In the end, it`s individuals who show real leadership and that`s what makes things happen."

[Snare]

...na also geht doch

[Snare]

Spire Launches New Web Site
Site Presents Latest Information on Spire`s Solar Products
Press Release from Spire Corporation

January 24, 2006

Spire`s new web site at www.spirecorp.com


Bedford, MA Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) today announced the launch of a new corporate web site with emphasis on Spire`s solar products to serve a growing, international customer base. In addition, the site is a singular source of information about the Company`s diverse technical product and service lines, including Spire Biomedical, Bandwidth Semiconductor, and Spire R&D Services and contains enhanced corporate information.
"Spire`s solar energy business in particular is serving a growing, international market. The new web site is designed to address this market by providing the latest information about our solar products for access by customers anywhere, anytime." Roger Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire, said, "Spire`s solar energy business in particular is serving a growing, international market. The new web site is designed to address this market by providing the latest information about our solar products for access by customers anywhere, anytime. It positions Spire to better meet the needs of our customers and investors with up-to-date information and improved ease of use. The new web site clearly aligns each of our product lines under our corporate brand, while still maintaining an individual focus."

Spire`s corporate web address is www.spirecorp.com. Previously, Spire maintained multiple web sites, each serving a distinct audience.

About Spire Corporation

[nick1998]

Heute zu lesen auf www.deraktionaer.de

Angriff auf das Allzeithoch

Diese Solaraktie profitiert vom milliardenschweren Förderprogramm des US-Bundesstaats Kalifornien. Die Notierung weist die Richtung.

Die Aktie des Solarzellenspezialisten Spire nimmt einen neuen Anlauf auf das Allzeithoch. Wie der Nanotech-Report berichtet, profitiert der Wert insbesondere vom Solar-Förderprogramm des US-Bundesstaates Kalifornien. Zuletzt hat die Aktie die Widerstandszone zwischen sieben und acht Dollar geknackt. Der nächste Widerstand wartet bei etwa 13 Dollar. Das Erreichen eines neuen Allzeithochs ist nur noch eine Frage der Zeit. Auf dem aktuellen Niveau ist das Papier ein klarer Kauf!

[sojasport]

hallo,

niemand da? jetzt wo es so klasse läuft!!!

keiner freut sich über den $ 10 dollar-sprung

[jellyfisch]

Hallo,

bin noch da, z.Zt. etwas benommen, da meine Solarworld`s mal wieder "out of control" geraten sind.

[redstar76]

lohnt sich Einstieg noch bei spire?

[nick1998]

Welch Frage. Natürlich. Sonst hätten wir ja unsere Aktien von Spire schon verkauft, oder?

[Snare]

KLIMASCHUTZ-KAMPAGNE

Religiöse Rechte wagt Konflikt mit Bush

US-Präsident George W. Bush muss sich in der Klimadebatte Kritik von seinen bisher treuesten Verbündeten anhören. 85 Führer der religiösen Rechten der USA haben Gesetze zum Schutz der Umwelt verlangt - und sich damit offen gegen die Politik Washingtons gestellt.


Die christlichen Konservativen der USA waren bisher vor allem im liberalen Lager für ihre Kampagnen gefürchtet. Jetzt aber könnte auch US-Präsident Bush, bisher ein enger Verbündeter der Strenggläubigen, auf unangenehme Weise deren politischen Einfluss spüren.


REUTERS
US-Präsident Bush: Ungewohnte Kritik von der religiösen Rechten
Zwar haben Teile der religiösen Rechte schon vor längerer Zeit den Klimaschutz als Thema entdeckt und Kampagnen wie "What Would Jesus Drive?" ("Was würde Jesus fahren?") gestartet. Jetzt aber regt sich das Umweltgewissen der Gläubigen in den USA auf ungeahnte heftige Art. 85 Führer der religiösen Rechten, darunter der prominente Bestseller-Autor Rick Warren sowie Chefs christlicher Hochschulen und religiöser Institutionen, fordern in einer Erklärung strenge Gesetze zum Klimaschutz.

Das Statement, als ganzseitige Anzeige ausgerechnet im eher liberalen Ostküsten-Blatt "New York Times" erschienen, stellt den Umweltschutz praktisch auf eine Stufe mit anderen Herzensanliegen der religiösen Rechten, wie etwa das Verbot von Abtreibungen und Homosexuellen-Ehen.

"Mit Gottes Hilfe können wir die globale Erwärmung stoppen - für unsere Kinder, unsere Welt und unseren Herrn", heißt es in der Anzeige. Die Unterzeichner fordern Gesetze zur Reduzierung der Kohlendioxid-Emissionen - und stellen sich damit offen gegen die Politik des Weißen Hauses. Sie betonen, ihr Glaube habe sie zu diesem Schritt bewegt, da die Folgen des Klimawandels besonders die Armen der Welt bedrohten.

"Wir von der evangelikalischen Bewegung haben uns erlaubt, einen toten Winkel zu haben", sagte Duane Litfin, Präsident des Wheaton College in Illinois, über das bisherige Schweigen der religiösen Rechten in Sachen Klimaschutz. Paul de Vries, Präsident der New York Divinity School, sagte: "So wie wir die Welt behandeln, behandeln wir Jesus, denn Er hält den Kosmos zusammen."

Die 85 Unterzeichner der Anzeige präsentierten auch eine Umfrage unter 1000 evangelikalischen Protestanten. Zwei Drittel von ihnen seien überzeugt, dass die globale Erwärmung stattfinde. 63 Prozent hätten erklärt, die USA sollten das Thema unverzüglich angehen. Jeder Zweite sei der Meinung, dafür sollten notfalls auch hohe wirtschaftliche Kosten in Kauf genommen werden.

Eine umfassende Mobilisierung der religiösen Rechten für strengere Umweltschutzgesetze könnte Bush durchaus Probleme bescheren, da ein Großteil seiner Wählerbasis aus christlichen Konservativen besteht. Allerdings stehen die Namen von Bushs einflussreichsten christlichen Helfern nicht unter der Anzeige in der "New York Times". Beobachter sehen darin bereits ein erstes Anzeichen für eine Spaltung der religiösen Rechten, denn nicht alle sind begeistert von der neuen Umwelt-Kampagne. Kritiker nennen sie eine Ablenkung von wichtigeren Themen wie der Abtreibungsdebatte oder familiären Werten.

Richard Land von der Southern Baptist Convention betonte, dass es unter den Evangelikalen in den USA mitnichten einen Konsens über die Ursachen des Klimawandels gebe. Land gehört zu den Unterzeichnern eines Briefes an die National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), die nach eigenen Angaben 30 Millionen Christen repräsentiert. In dem Brief wird die NAE aufgefordert, sich von der Öko-Kampagne zu distanzieren - und Beobachter halten es für sehr wahrscheinlich, dass die Organisation diesem Wunsch folgt.

[jellyfisch]

Spire to Develop Advanced Thermophotovoltaic Cells; TPV Cells Produce Electricity from Heat

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2006--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) today announced that has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop a new type of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) power cell that produces electricity from heat. The cells are similar to solar cells that convert visible photons to electricity, but the semiconductor material is adjusted to convert long-wavelength or thermal photons to electricity. The grant is from NASA`s John Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

The project has potential applications for NASA, to generate electricity from heat generated by long-life radioisotope sources for long duration space missions where the power generated by conventional solar cells is limited due to the large distance from the sun. Commercial applications of TPV cells include electricity co-generation using heat from wood or propane combustion.

Bandwidth Semiconductor LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Spire, will develop indium-gallium-arsenide-based thermophotovoltaic cells optimized for both high temperature operation as well as for radiation hardness. Bandwidth Semiconductor, a compound semiconductor foundry specializing in wafer epitaxy and device processing, is a leader in the field of thermophotovoltaics. Bandwidth Semiconductor has over ten years experience providing TPV cells to government customers for special applications.

Roger Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire, said, "With this grant, we will leverage our expertise in solar cells, compound semiconductor epitaxy and device processing to grow nanostructures that can efficiently convert heat to electricity for energy generation both on earth and in space."

[jellyfisch]

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=76421&p=irol-new…

Spire to Present at First Albany Capital Solar Conference

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2006--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) Chairman and CEO, Roger Little, will be a featured presenter at the First Albany Capital Solar Conference on Wednesday, February 15, 2006. Mr. Little will present a company overview and speak on Equipment Manufacturers` Role in Facilitating Growth of the Solar Industry.

The conference will be held at the Harvard Club at 35 W 44th Street in New York City and will focus on near-term and long-term challenges for the entire value chain in the growing solar industry. Roger Little joins other thought leaders and top executives in discussing innovation and evolution in the solar industry and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Mr. Little is scheduled to present at 10:30 a.m. on February 15, 2006.

"This forum provides an opportunity for Spire, and other industry leaders, to share their views on important issues facing businesses in the solar energy market," said, Mr. Little, who has been a key figure in the solar industry since founding Spire in 1969. He continued, "As an originator and leader in the solar manufacturing equipment industry, Spire has been at the forefront of development and has valuable experience to share about selling capital equipment into a growing market."

[weissnichtbescheid]

Absolut niemand mehr da hier? Hat der Kurs den Boden bald erreicht?? Auf jeden Fall gibt es was zu melden:

PA. SOL Italia S.p.A. Commissions Spire`s Solar Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing Equipment
Press Release from Spire Corporation

9. M䲺 2006


Bedford, MA -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), today announced that it has delivered and installed a multi-megawatt, turnkey photovoltaic (PV) module assembly line for PA. SOL Italia S.p.A. of Varallo Pombia, Italy. The assembly line has been commissioned and is now producing PV modules.
"Spire is pleased to provide the tools that enable PA.SOL to enter the expanding market for PV modules. In addition to delivering the equipment and training, we also shared our knowledge and experience related to building-integrated photovoltaic and specialty module designs. The flexibility afforded by our equipment enables PA. SOL to build modules from a variety of different cell types, including thin films." said Mr. Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation The advanced PV module manufacturing production line from Spire includes automated equipment for solar cell stringing and lay-up, lamination, and module testing. PA. SOL also received extensive training at Spire`s facility in Bedford, MA. The new production line provides PA. SOL with the flexibility to manufacture a variety of state-of-the-art PV modules from solar cells to meet the growing demand for solar energy in Italy and other parts of Europe.

Mr. Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation, said, "Spire is pleased to provide the tools that enable PA.SOL to enter the expanding market for PV modules. In addition to delivering the equipment and training, we also shared our knowledge and experience related to building-integrated photovoltaic and specialty module designs. The flexibility afforded by our equipment enables PA. SOL to build modules from a variety of different cell types, including thin films."
Spire is the world`s only equipment and technology supplier that manufactures all the equipment in-house for an entire module production line. Spire offers full, turnkey solutions for wafer, cell and module manufacturing equipment.

ABOUT PA. SOL
PA. SOL was formed by private investors in order to initiate local PV module manufacturing in Italy and other parts of Europe.

ABOUT SPIRE CORPORATION
Spire Corporation is a worldwide leader in developing and providing innovative solar energy manufacturing equipment. For more information visit www.spirecorp.com.

Quelle: RenewableEnergyAccess

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Chinese Energy Specialists to Tour Spire
Study Tour to Focus on Photovoltaic Business and Technology
Press Release from Spire Corporation

9. M䲺 2006


Bedford, MA -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) today announced that it has been selected as a destination by the China Renewable Energy Development Project (REDP) on their study tour of the United States. Fifteen representatives from the REDP will visit Spire on Friday, March 10.
"Spire is pleased to share our business and technical experience with the visitors from the China Renewable Energy Development Project. We provide a full range of tools that have enabled many companies to enter the PV market and we will demonstrate these capabilities and share our expertise." said Mr. Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation The aim of the study tour is to increase the photovoltaic (PV) business and technical knowledge of REDP participants and foster an information exchange between the study tour participants and renewable energy colleagues and practitioners from the U.S. Sponsored by the Global Environment Facility and the World Bank, REDP aims to establish sustainable markets for wind and photovoltaic technologies in China in order to supply electricity in economical and environmentally sustainable ways and increase access of isolated rural populations to electricity services. Renewable energy sources in China have been produced only in small-scale, pilot programs, outside the main electricity supply. A long-term goal of the project is to bring down future supply costs for solar PV, allowing further commercial development of PV technologies.

The main interests of the study tour participants are to view working applications of PV technologies; discuss testing and standardization issues; view module fabrication facilities as well as service and installation companies; and obtain a well-rounded view of the photovoltaic market in the U.S.

Mr. Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation, said, "Spire is pleased to share our business and technical experience with the visitors from the China Renewable Energy Development Project. We provide a full range of tools that have enabled many companies to enter the PV market and we will demonstrate these capabilities and share our expertise."

ABOUT SPIRE CORPORATION
Spire Corporation is a worldwide leader in developing and providing innovative solar energy manufacturing equipment. Spire is the world`s only equipment and technology supplier that manufactures all the equipment in-house for an entire module production line. Spire offers full, turnkey solutions for wafer, cell and module manufacturing equipment. For more information visit www.spirecorp.com.

[Ulrich22]

Ich hoffe, dass der Kurs von Spire bald wieder steigt. Langfristig sehe ich viel höhere Kurse und hoffe, schnell aus dem Minus rauszukommen. Spire ist ein noch unentdeckter und vielversprechender Solarwert.

[weissnichtbescheid]

Gibt es eigentlich einen US-Thread, wo die Aktie häufig besprochen wird?

[weissnichtbescheid]

Spire to Provide $6.75 Million Solar Cell Production Line
Multi-Megawatt Turn-Key Cell Line to Address Expanding Global Demand
Press Release from Spire Corporation

27. M䲺 2006


Bedford, MA Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), today announced that on March 16, 2006, Spire entered into a Turn-Key Project Agreement to provide a privately owned solar firm, located in Europe, a commercially sized, multi-megawatt, turn-key Photovoltaic Cell Manufacturing Line for $6.75 million.
"Spire is extremely pleased to be awarded this major contract," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "It once again demonstrates the quality of Spire's full portfolio of technical expertise and services." The new cell line will be integrated with an existing production line. Solar cells are one of the key components used in manufacturing solar modules.

"Spire is extremely pleased to be awarded this major contract," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "It once again demonstrates the quality of Spire's full portfolio of technical expertise and services. All of Spire's module manufacturing lines are designed for backward integration, enabling customers to integrate a cell line onto the front end of an existing module line. We continue to support our clients across the full spectrum of the industry and provide the very best technology, equipment, and services."

ABOUT SPIRE CORPORATION
Spire Corporation is a worldwide leader in developing and providing innovative solar energy manufacturing equipment. Spire is the world's only equipment and technology supplier that manufactures all the equipment in-house for an entire module production line. Spire offers full, turnkey solutions for wafer, cell and module manufacturing equipment. For more information visit www.spirecorp.com.

The information on this page was created and posted by the company identified above. RenewableEnergyAccess.com does not endorse, edit, or substantiate this information and assumes no obligation for this content's accuracy.

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[Ulrich22]

Weiß jemannd, warum der Kurs von Spire Corp. zurzeit ständig fällt? Mir sind keine negativen Berichte bekannt.

[weissnichtbescheid]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 21.027.732 von Ulrich22 am 31.03.06 14:11:53

Hat gestern in den USA bei 8,24 $ geschlossen. Das entspricht umgereichten ca. 6,8 €. Hält sich also alles im Rahmen im Grunde genommen. Merkwürdig: zum Schluss in USA Bid: 6,05 (??? = Fehler? 8,05?) Ask: 8,30. Aber ob man das Ernst nehmen soll? News sind mir jedenfalls nicht bekannt.

[SeppelGE]

Bin auch leider jetzt im Minus.
Hätte eigentlich mit anderen Kursen
gerechnet. Würde mich mal freuen,
wenn es wieder rauf ging!

[jellyfisch]

http://www.eetimes.com/news/semi/rss/showArticle.jhtml?artic…
U.S. seeks to overtake Germany in solar

Mark LaPedus
EE Times
(04/07/2006 5:31 PM EDT)


SAN JOSE, Calif. — The United States could soon overtake Germany as the world's top solar power generator, according to Sharp Corp. in a report from Reuters.
"I think everybody in the know in the industry knows that the United States is going to be the biggest market in solar,” said Ron Kenedi, vice president for Sharp's Solar Energy Solutions Group, in the report. Japan’s Sharp is the world's largest maker of solar panels.

More than 20 states in the U.S. have adopted renewable energy standards, or targets to get a percentage of their power from renewable sources, according to the report

The United States is still playing catch-up in solar. In 2005, Germany had nearly four times the solar power generation, as compared to the United States, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. And Japan has about three times as much installed solar power as the U.S., according to the organization.

In total, solar panel makers sold some $11 billion worth of equipment last year. Still, solar energy is expensive. Solar costs about $0.35 a kilowatt hour, before subsidies, compared with electricity rates of $0.23 cents a kilowatt hour in parts of California, according to the report.

Sun Power


Meanwhile, solar cell and module makers are scrambling to keep up with huge demand worldwide. SunPower Corp. (Sunnyvale, Calif.), a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp., this week announced volume shipments of its new line of solar panels. This next generation line of products comprises panels rated at 220, 215 and 95 watts respectively.

The new line of solar panels, SPR-220, SPR-215 and SPR-95, offers efficiencies of up to 17.7 percent, producing up to 50 percent more power in a given roof area compared to conventional solar panels.

“Based on our series of meetings with SunPower suppliers and customers in Germany this week, we believe there is considerable upside to Q1 and Q2 estimates,” according to Piper Jaffray senior analyst Jesse Pichel, in a report.

“We believe SunPower has sufficient solar wafers to keep their existing three lines full, and the lines are ramping ahead of schedule,” Pichel said. “While 2007 is very much a question mark with respect to poly supply, we believe expectations for 1H are set low and anticipate estimates for 2006 will increase markedly.”

SunPower’s first two lines have been running at full capacity since February, and its third line is ramping ahead of schedule at 60 percent yield, he said.

Separately, Spire Corp. (Bedford, Mass.) this week announced that the company’s own photovoltaic (PV) module production line is making modules for Japan’s Kyocera Solar Inc., another large vendor.

Spire's module production line, located in Bedford, produces specialty photovoltaic modules for customers. This production line also enables Spire to better serve its equipment customers by providing a working laboratory to prototype and evaluate design enhancements to the machines, and to train customer staff.

[Leh007]

Nach 1 jähriger Konsolidierung deudet sich jetzt bei Spire
eine Ausbruchsbewegung an.
Wahrscheinlich nach oben

[weissnichtbescheid]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 21.491.962 von Leh007 am 09.05.06 16:59:52

Tippe auch eher auf Ausbruch nach oben!

[weissnichtbescheid]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 21.492.179 von weissnichtbescheid am 09.05.06 17:12:45

Danebengetippt. Bin aber rechtzeitig raus. Sehe hier erst einmal keine Perspektiven mehr.

[nick1998]

Hallo zusammen,

wann gibt es denn neue Zahlen bei Spire?

[nick1998]

"Der Aktionär" hat in seiner letzten Ausgabe die Aktie zum Kauf empfohlen. Kursziel 9 Euro. Es ist aber nicht die erste Empfehlung.

[Toronero]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 24.628.562 von nick1998 am 15.10.06 11:29:47

Gibt was neues?

[Toronero]

Die Aktie klettert wieder, langsam aber sicher.

Gruß

[Toronero]

Helm Corporation Resultate E-mail des Unternehmensreport-Trimester-2006 oder drucken diese Geschichte November 14 2006, 5:25pm UND BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 14, 2006 (GESCHÄFT LEITUNG) -- Helm Corporation (NASDAQ:SPIR) berichtete heute über Einkommen von $5.794.000 für die drei Monate beendet September 30, 2006, eine Zunahme von 29%, das bis $4.482.000 für die drei Monate beendet September 30, 2005 verglichen wurde. Reinverlust war $1.941.000, oder $0.24 pro grundlegenden Anteil für die drei Monate beendeten September 30, 2006, verglichen mit einem Reinverlust von $1.429.000 oder von $0.20 pro grundlegenden Anteil für die drei Monate beendet September 30, 2005. Einkommen für die neun Monate beendet September 30, 2006, waren $15.062.000, eine Abnahme von 6%, das bis $16.009.000 für die neun Monate beendet September 30, 2005 verglichen wurde. Zusätzlich erkannte die Firma einen Gewinn von $6.320.000 auf dem Verkauf der Lizenzen 2005. Reinverlust war $6.026.000 oder $0.77 pro grundlegenden Anteil, denn die neun Monate beendeten September 30, 2006, verglichen mit Reineinkommen, einschließlich den Gewinn auf dem Verkauf der Lizenzen, von $1.689.000 oder von $0.24 pro grundlegenden Anteil, denn die neun Monate beendet September 30, 2005. Roger G. Little, Vorsitzender und CEO des Helms, sagte, "The Zunahme Ertrag im dritten quartal lagen an der höheren Solarausrüstung, an den Solarsystemen und an den Hämodialysekatheterverkäufen. Diese Ertrag im dritten quartalzunahmen wurden teilweise durch Abnahmen unserer Vertrag Forschung und Entwicklung ("R&D") versetzt. Die Abnahme in den Jahr-zu-Datum Resultaten waren hauptsächlich niedrigere Verkäufe im Vertrag R&D und in den Solarsystemen, die teilweise durch Zunahmen der Solarausrüstung und der biomedizinischen verarbeitendienstleistungen versetzt wurden. Der Reinverlust für das Viertel nahm um $512.000 zu, gleichwohl letztes year's Resultat von einem Gewinn $593.000 auf der Auslöschung eines Erwerb Diskonts profitierte. Der Jahr-zu-Datum Verlust nahm um $7.715.000 zu. Letzte year's Resultate schlossen Gewinne von den Lizenzverkäufen von $6.320.000 plus den Gewinn $593.000 ein, der den Erwerb Diskont auslöscht. Der zusätzliche Verlust resultierte aus erhöhten Verkäufen und die Marketing-Bemühungen und -kosten, die mit neuem Produkt development." verbunden sind; Herr Little folgerte, "We fortfahren, in der Entwicklung neuer Produkte für jedes unserer Geschäfte zu investieren. Dieses Viertel, unser Tochterbandbreite Halbleiter, LLC, schloß einen Hauptherstellung Vertrag, Oblaten für folgendes Erzeugung Laser hintere Projektion Fernseher zu produzieren. Der Solar Helm verkündete einige neue Produkte während des Viertels und der biomedizinische Helm fing Freigabe des begrenzt aufnahmefähigen Markts seiner überzogenen Hämodialyse catheter." an; UNGEFÄHR erwähnte Helm CORPORATION zuletzt Änderung SPIR 8.20 Down0.12dollars oder (1.44%) Helm Corporation ist eine variierte Energie, biomedizinische und Optoelektronikeine firma, die aus drei insgesamt besessenen Tochtergesellschaften bestehen, die Produkte und Services einschließlich photo-voltaische Modulherstellung Ausrüstung vom Helm bereitstellen, der Solar ist, Hämodialysekatheter und verpflanzbare Vorrichtung verarbeitenservices vom biomedizinischen Helm und Optoelektronikbestandteile vom Bandbreite Halbleiter. Für mehr Informationen Besuch www.spirecorp.com. Helm CORPORATION UND TOCHTERGESELLSCHAFTEN NICHTE GEPRÜFT VERKÜRZTE VEREINIGTE AUSSAGEN ÜBER BETRIEBE Drei Monate Beendeten Neun Monate Beendet September 30, September 30, ------------------------- ------------------------- 2006 2005 2006 2005 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Nettoumsätze und Einkommen $ 5.794.000 $ 4.482.000 $15.062.000 $16.009.000 ------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Gewinn auf Verkauf der Lizenzen -- -- -- 6.320.000 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Einkommen (Verlust) von den Betrieben (2.001.000) (1.365.000) (6.095.000) 1.950.000 ------------------ Anderes Einkommen (Unkosten), fangen 60.000 (64.000) 69.000 (261.000) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Einkommen (Verlust) vor Einkommenssteuern (1.941.000) (1.429.000) (6.026.000) 1.689.000 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Reineinkommen (Verlust) $(1,941,000) $(1,429,000) $(6,026,000) $ 1.689.000 ------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Einkommen (Verlust) pro Anteil von Stammaktien - grundlegendes $ (0.24) $ (0.20) $ (0.77) $ 0.24 ------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Einkommen (Verlust) pro Anteil von Stammaktien - verdünntes $ (0.24) $ (0.20) $ (0.77) $ 0.24 ------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ belastete durchschnittliche Zahl der allgemeinen und des Common gleichwertigen ausgegebenen Aktien - grundlegende 8.213.726 6.983.556 7.788.656 6.898.381 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ belastete durchschnittliche Zahl der allgemeinen und des Common gleichwertigen ausgegebenen Aktien - verdünnt 8.213.726 6.983.556 7.788.656 7.172.985 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DER VERKÜRZTEN KONZERNBILANZ September 30, 2006 ------------- Werte -------------------------------------------------------- Gegenwärtige Wert$ 17.301.000 Nettovermögen und Ausrüstung 4.284.000 andere Werte 2.508.000 ------------- Gesamtwerte $ 24.093.000 ------------- Verbindlichkeiten und stockholders' Billigkeit -------------------------------------------------------- Gegenwärtiger Teil Leasingvertrag mit Aktivierungspflichtverpflichtungen - die in Verbindung stehenden Partei$ 942.000 fälligen Rechnungen und die anfallenden Verbindlichkeiten 3.478.000 rückt auf Verträge in Bewegung4.518.000 vor ------------- Fällige totalkurzfristige Verbindlichkeiten 8.938.000 Langfristige totalverbindlichkeiten 3.733.000 Stockholders' Billigkeit 11.422.000 ------------- Gesamte Verbindlichkeiten und stockholders' Billigkeit $ 24.093.000 ------------- Bestimmte Angelegenheiten, die in dieser Nachrichten Freigabe beschrieben werden, können Aussagen abhängig von Gefahren und Ungewißheiten Vorwärts-schauen, die tatsächliche Resultate veranlassen konnten, sich von denen materiell zu unterscheiden, die in den Vorwärts-schauenden Aussagen angezeigt wurden. Solche Gefahren und Ungewißheiten schließen ein, aber werden nicht auf, die Gefahr der Abhängigkeit auf Marktwachstum, Konkurrenz und Abhängigkeit auf Regierungsagenturen und anderen dritten Parteien für die finanzierenvertrag Forschung und Dienstleistungen, sowie andere Faktoren begrenzt, die in der Company's Form 10-KSB eingeordnet mit der Sicherheiten und Austausch-Kommission beschrieben werden. QUELLE: Helm Corporation Helm Corporation christliches Dufresne, 781-275-6000 CFO und Schatzmeister Copyright-Geschäft Leitung 2006 * E-mail diese Geschichte * Drucken Sie diese Geschichte

[URANI]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 24.628.562 von nick1998 am 15.10.06 11:29:47

Taipan empfiehlt auch Spire mit KZ: 12 US$

[Toronero]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 25.517.644 von URANI am 18.11.06 21:03:13

Von wo hast du die gute Nachricht?
Bitte Link reinstellen!!!

Dank und gruß

[meistermind]

Hier geht der Bär ab und keinen Interessierts..

oder bin ich doch nicht der einzige??

[kerleaberach]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 27.855.871 von meistermind am 20.02.07 19:23:13

Servus
Es gibt ja schon einen Thread

Ich werde Ihn aufmerksam verfolgen!
Falls sich hier mehr Anleger outen!

Eine wirklich interesante Aktie mit enormen Wachstumchancen.
Keine Frage- besser als O:OGY

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 27.870.617 von kerleaberach am 21.02.07 10:31:06

bin bereits seit geraumer Zeit drin...


weiß einer warum das gestern so rauf ging?

[schlacki]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 27.855.871 von meistermind am 20.02.07 19:23:13

Der Bär geht ab!

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 27.884.818 von schlacki am 21.02.07 20:18:15

Welchen Vorschlag habt ihr für ein optimales US-Solar Portfolio?


Meines sieht folgendermaßen aus:

50% Spire
40% Evergreen
10% Open Energy

Ich rechne mit 50 % - 150 % in einem Jahr

hat noch jemand eine gute Ergänzung für meine restlichen liquiden mittel.

[schlacki]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 27.886.633 von meistermind am 21.02.07 21:41:20

3947 von meistermind 20.02.07 19:21:57 Beitrag Nr.: 27.855.819
OPEN ENERGY CORP.
by the way... vergesst OEGY
wenn ihr mal eine wirkliche amerikanische Solarrakete sehen wollt schaut euch Spire corp an.
Wenig Risiko und ausgezeichnete Chancen



by the way...
warum hat meistermind OEGY im Depot wenn man die vergessen kann?
warum kauft meistermind nicht mit seinen "restlichen liquiden mittel" Spire Aktien, wenn die so eine amerikanische Solarrakete sein sollen?

Schaun wir mal wo der Bär oder der Bulle abgeht!

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 27.889.643 von schlacki am 22.02.07 08:14:41

genau schauen wir mal...

Es muss das Ziel sein, dass Risiko / Ertragsverhältnis im Gesamtportfolio zu optimieren.

Man sollte nicht alles auf eine Karte setzen - das ist nicht wie bei den Frauen!

[kerleaberach]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 27.900.829 von meistermind am 22.02.07 16:21:24

Mer kann aber ach e mal Gluck ham -
Was die Fraun betrifft

Nu, wenn die Solaraktie falle, dann falle, se alle!
Des reimt sich sogar

aber ich glaab ach das Spire die beste Auswahl is!

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 27.915.860 von kerleaberach am 23.02.07 07:51:22

stimme eben nicht!!
Spire steigt..
evergreen steigt...


OPEN ENEGRY ... Stagniert

[meistermind]

und nochmal zehn prozent !!!!!

[marekp]

Spire corporation - neue Kursrakete

Mein Kursziel 15 - 20 Euro in nächsten 12 Monaten.

Grüße

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 28.454.806 von marekp am 23.03.07 15:59:14

stimme dir zu

[TeddyKGB]

[TeddyKGB]

Press Release Source: Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation Announces Appointment of Marketing Vice President
Tuesday July 10, 11:23 am ET

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR - News) announced today that it has expanded its marketing force with the addition of Mark C. Willingham as Marketing Vice President. Mr. Willingham is responsible for Spire's solar strategic marketing efforts and to build on the strength of Spire's technology platform.

Mr. Willingham brings over 15 years of leadership and experience in marketing, sales and business development in complex environments. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Masters in Business Administration from Boston College. Prior to joining Spire, Mr. Willingham was Vice President and Partner at Hudson Lock LLC where he turned sales activity around from a five-year decline to a 20% growth rate in 18 months and the company was returned to a profitable operation in eight months. In addition, he lead the Sales and Marketing effort at ADE Technologies as Director of Sales & Marketing dealing with emerging technologies in the Semiconductor and Data Storage markets. He was responsible for strategic vision and sales execution, growing market share during difficult industry conditions. Prior to his career in industry, Mr. Willingham was an Officer in the U.S. Navy and Gulf War veteran.

Mr. Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation, said, "Spire has increased the number of individuals in the Solar group by roughly 83% since December 31, 2006 due to our expanding photovoltaic module manufacturing equipment and turnkey lines. Mr. Willingham's strong technology background, marketing experience, and mix of high technology and manufacturing is ideally suited to Spire as we continue to aggressively expand our solar business. His insights and energy will be invaluable in helping Spire expand its markets and achieve its goals."

"This is an exciting time with the Company's expanding growth. Spire is pleased to welcome Mr. Willingham to our Spire team and we look forward to the positive impact he will have in our Solar operation," concluded Mr. Little.

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation provides products and services to the solar energy, biomedical and optoelectronics industries worldwide. For more information, visit www.spirecorp.com.

Certain matters described in this news release may be forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of dependence on market growth, competition and dependence on government agencies and other third parties for funding contract research and services, as well as other factors described in the Company's Form 10-KSB and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Contact:

Spire Corporation
Roger G. Little, 781-275-6000
Chairman and CEO

Source: Spire Corporation

[meistermind]

Spire Receives a $870,000 Grant to Develop a Fiber Laser for Myringotomy and Middle-Ear Surgery

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2007--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) today announced that it has received a two-year, $870,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institutes of Heath, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to develop a high power fiber laser capable of performing myringotomy and middle-ear surgery without the need for anesthesia. The grant has been funded for $438,000 for the first year and the second year of funding is subject to the availability of funds and the satisfactory progress of the project. Myringotomy is a common procedure, typically performed in children under the age of five, whereby the tympanic membrane (eardrum) is punctured to drain fluid and reduce the risk of ear infection. Approximately one million children undergo this procedure annually in the United States.

In the first phase of the project, Spire developed a one-watt fiber laser and demonstrated the capability of forming controlled openings in animal fascia tissue, which simulates tympanic membrane characteristics. The laser being developed in Phase II is expected to emit between five and ten times the power level of the Phase I laser, thereby making it a candidate for replacing conventional scalpel surgery (which requires anesthesia) with a procedure resulting in less trauma. The efficacy of the new myringotomy instrument will be evaluated at the Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, under the direction of Dr. Dennis Poe, M.D. Spire's broad expertise in fiber metallization, polishing, and coating development will be utilized in this project.

Mr. Roger Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation, said, "We are pleased to be able to continue development of this promising laser. We envision the device as being a revolutionary treatment for inner ear problems, and will aggressively pursue its commercialization upon successful completion of the project. Many of the advanced technologies required to make this program successful reside in our Biomedical and Bandwidth Semiconductor operations, and our existing Biomedical sales and marketing infrastructure will be invaluable to our commercialization activities."

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation provides products and services to the solar energy, biomedical and optoelectronics industries worldwide all based upon a common technological platform. These markets are served by Spire's three operating entities: Spire Solar, Spire Biomedical and Bandwidth Semiconductor. For more information visit www.spirecorp.com.

Certain matters described in this news release may be forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of dependence on market growth, competition and dependence on government agencies and other third parties for funding contract research and services, as well as other factors described in the Company's Form 10-KSB and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT:
Spire Corporation
Dr. Kurt J. Linden, Ph.D.
781-275-6000
Senior Scientist

SOURCE:
Spire Corporation

[meistermind]

Hier geht die Post ab ... und es scheint nimanden zu interessieren

UMSO BESSER FÜR MICH

[SeppelGE]

Ich wüsste nur gerne eine Ursache für den massiven Kursanstieg

[herenow76]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 31.730.725 von SeppelGE am 24.09.07 22:16:13

genau der fehlt mir auch. beobachte die klitsche schon seit über nem jahr....eigentlich kanns nur den geben: fast alle solar zulieferer haben dieses jahr teilweise um mehrere 100% zugelegt....spire noch nicht....na mal abwarten....real betrachtet gibts hier keinen grund für irgendeinen anstieg...

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 31.731.315 von herenow76 am 24.09.07 23:10:44

die haben einen großen Auftrag erhalten

Spire Corporation (NASDAQ: SPIR) today announced that it has received a contract from Martifer Solar S.A., a division of Martifer Group, located in Oliveira de Frades, Portugal, to provide a fully automated turnkey 50 megawatt (MW) module manufacturing line. This will be the first fully automated module line installed in Portugal and make it one of the most advanced in the world.

Spire will provide to Martifer Solar a fully automated module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 50MW of modules utilizing extensive robotic systems for material handling and processing. The line is designed such that an additional 50MW can be efficiently integrated into the operations at a later date. The line will consist of Spire photovoltaic module manufacturing equipment and an integrated automation system, including robotics. Spire will be responsible for integrating the entire line, and will be collaborating with a world leader in automation / robotics on this project.

Mr. Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation, said, "We are proud to be selected by Martifer Solar to lead their first expansion into the solar photovoltaics manufacturing industry, and we are excited about providing this first fully automated 50MW module manufacturing line. With this award, Spire continues to demonstrate its position as the preferred contractor relied upon by new module manufacturers as they enter the solar business."

Mr. Jorge Martins, CFO of the Martifer Group, said, "We are very happy to have awarded this contract to Spire Corporation for our 50MW module manufacturing line. This is our first step in solar modules manufacturing and with this investment and others to follow, Martifer Solar will be in a position to deliver to its customers its own product. Martifer Solar is an important unit in our Energy Systems division, which we expect will be a key player in the turnkey solar park market in Southern Europe and the United States. We believe that by selecting Spire Corporation as our supplier, we have guaranteed access to the best manufacturing technology available today."

About Martifer Solar S.A.

Martifer Solar, part of the Energy Systems division of Martifer Group, is today a turnkey supplier of solar parks and aims to become an integrated supplier in solar parks, manufacturing its own modules, cells and wafers. Martifer Group is a key player in the metallic construction sector in Europe, an integrated supplier of Energy Systems for wind and solar power, an emerging developer of multi source electricity projects and an integrated player in the biodiesel value chain in Europe. Martifer is currently present in 14 countries in four continents. For more information, please visit www.martifer.com.

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation is the world leader in providing turnkey lines to expanding manufacturers and to new entrants in the solar industry.

Certain matters described in this news release may be forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of dependence on market growth, competition and dependence on government agencies and other third parties for funding contract research and services, as well as other factors described in the Company's Form 10-KSB and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

[meistermind]

Und die Rakete hob ab und wart nimmer mehr auf erden gesehen

[Hoerschwelle]

[TeddyKGB]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 31.995.259 von Hoerschwelle am 15.10.07 11:19:14

wuuusch...

[nicolani]

na heute sollte es mal wieder einen schönen kursschub geben

[nicolani]

ja wunderbar, und morgen dann die knaller-news

[TeddyKGB]

schön zu wissen, daß der CEO auch ne harte Sau ist!

bizjournals.com
Spire CEO finishes 10th triathlon
Friday October 19, 10:17 am ET

Spire Corp.'s CEO Roger Little finished his 10th Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii in Oct., a feat that took about 15 hours, the company said on Friday.

Little, 67, competed in the race on Oct. 13 and completed it in 15 hours and 17 minutes. The executive placed 14th in a field of 24 in his age group.

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The Ironman Triathlon World Championships consists of a 2.4 mile open ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile bike race and finishes with a 26.2 mile marathon.

"This race was tougher than usual," said Little in a statement. "The sun rose in a sky that stayed cloudless throughout the day. The intense sun heated the ground so much that athletes who ran barefoot in the transition are a actually experienced second-degree burns on their feet. By the time I started the marathon, I was already smoked. ... I finally finished the race in just over 15 hours, my slowest time in all of my ten races."

Bedford, Mass.-based Spire Corp. (Nasdaq: SPIR - News) provides equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines for producing solar photovoltaic modules worldwide.

Published October 19, 2007 by the Boston Business Journal

[nicolani]

na, ohne news schon mal 10% hoch, da sollte dann morgen mit news wohl noch ein wenig mehr drin sein,
stay long!

[nicolani]

warum die news nur zurückgehalten werden, sollen sich wohl noch vorher instis eindecken oder wartet man einfach nur bis das marktumfeld stimmt, also die dow-rakete gezündet hat, wir werden seh'n

[nicolani]

könnte heute soweit sein, entech-deal mit wwat perfekt, und nun könnten es sogar 2 produktlinien werden eine 20 MW und eine 50 MW,
na da schau her

[TeddyKGB]

schön ruhig nach oben...

[nicolani]

und keiner merkt's, so soll's sein

[nicolani]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 32.641.059 von nicolani am 02.12.07 18:35:06

ein schöner anstieg heute

[TeddyKGB]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 32.653.527 von nicolani am 03.12.07 22:48:28

ja läuft gut

[meinolf67]

Friday, 16 November 2007
SpireSpire Corporation has received a multi-million dollar contract from Ryazan Metal Ceramics Instrumentation Plant Joint Stock Company of Ryazan in Russia to provide them with a turnkey 12MW module manufacturing line. This makes it the largest module producer in Russia, according to Spire.

“The project for organization of solar module production with 12MW yield using Spire equipment is the beginning of a large program in solar energy development,” said Mr. Karabanov S.M., Director General of RMCIP JSC. “We are sure that Spire equipment and technology will make it possible for us to produce reliable and quality products that will be in constant market demand. We hope for further cooperation with Spire in the process of our program realization.”

The semi-automated line will be designed to facilitate future expansion, and will consist of Spire’s PV module manufacturing equipment integrated into a system of active and passive conveyors.

Ryazan presently produces approximately 1MW of mono-crystalline solar cells and modules.

[nicolani]

geht ja prächtig ab in usa, weiter so !

[meinolf67]

Spire Selects EPP as Exclusive Solar Capital Equipment Representative in Germany and Surrounding Countries

Company to Establish Regional Test and Demonstration Center in
Germany with State-of-the-art Solar Simulator

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2007--Spire Corporation, (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules, today announced it has selected Electronic Production Partners GmbH (EPP) as its representative in Germany. EPP will also represent Spire exclusively in Austria, Switzerland and the Benelux countries with non-exclusive coverage in Eastern Europe and beyond.

"Europe is the focal point of photovoltaic (PV) demand and we recognize the need to expand Spire's reach and exposure in this critical marketplace. EPP is an excellent firm with a deep background in semiconductor capital equipment and complex electronic systems," said Spire's Chairman and CEO, Roger Little. "Located in Munich, Germany, EPP is at the hub of the world's largest PV market and well positioned to respond quickly to sales and service requests. With strong technical capabilities and years of experience in capital equipment service, EPP can handle the needs of solar production companies throughout the world."

"We are thrilled to be working with Spire in the solar market. Their leadership position and innovative technologies are in great demand," said Bryan Burton, managing director of EPP. "EPP brings the local expertise and attention needed to grow market share here and serve the European-based solar manufacturers in their quest to remain market leaders."

Spire will establish a Regional Test Center highlighting its newest simulator, the SPI-SUN SIMULATOR(TM) 4600SLP (4600SLP). Introduced earlier this year, the 4600SLP represents the latest technology and is well suited for both crystalline silicon and thin film applications.

"The single long pulse of the 4600SLP allows for full saturation of the newest thin film modules and results in a high production rate for module testing. The simulator is the brain of the production line and defines the power at which a module can be sold," said Mark Willingham, Spire's vice president of corporate marketing. "A fully functional 4600SLP will be on site in Munich and available for testing by our customers. It will be invaluable in testing new module designs as well as inspecting imported modules. Verifying the power rating of modules from many countries is critical at this stage of PV, as the demand in Europe pulls in modules from across the world and less developed suppliers."

About Electronics Production Partners

EPP is a full support distributor based in Munich, Germany. It has been serving the needs of the high tech industry in Europe for 20 years with a focus on service, integrations and applications assistance.

[holdipoldi]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 32.802.500 von meinolf67 am 18.12.07 14:14:15

spire läuft ganz gut. War der Kauf im September doch ganz gut .

[nicolani]

ja heute geht's ja richtig ab, nur gut dass keiner was merkt, bei 100$ werden wir trommeln!

[Snare]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 32.498.944 von TeddyKGB am 20.11.07 18:42:54

Hattest du mir nicht vor kurzem geraten auf keinen Fall
Spire zu kaufen?

[nicolani]

sollte mich schon sehr täuschen, wenn spire 08 kein tenbagger werden sollte, ein supertop-play, stay long!

[HerrAuer]

Hat jemand eine Seite wo ich entsprechende Kennzahlen übersichtlich finde? Umsatz, Gewinn, KGV etc....
Merci

[Hoss105]

Hallo HerrAuer,

unter www.nasdaq.com das Symbol SPIR eingeben, dann erhalten Sie alle Daten, die Sie benötigen, jedoch in Englisch.

Grüße

Hoss105

[meinolf67]

Spire Corporation's Joint Venture Wins Largest Solar PV Installation for a Manufacturer in Connecticut

Gloria Spire Solar Installing a 308kW Solar System for The Lee Company; One of the Largest Solar Projects in New England

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2008--Gloria Spire Solar, LLC, a joint venture company formed by solar industry leaders Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) and Gloria Solar Co., Ltd., today announced that it has won a contract to design and install a 308-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system at The Lee Company's manufacturing facility in Westbrook, Connecticut. This is the largest solar electric system to be installed for a manufacturing company in Connecticut, and one of the largest in New England.

The system, consisting of 1,760 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the newly constructed facility, is approximately half the size of a football field, covering nearly 29,000 square feet of roof space. At peak power, the system will generate enough electricity to cleanly provide 17 percent of the manufacturing facility's power consumption. This is equivalent to the power usage of 34 homes for one full year. In addition, this installation will eliminate the emission of 282 tons of carbon dioxide associated with combusting conventional fossil fuels.

For more than 50 years, The Lee Company has been a pioneer in the development of miniature fluid control components for aerospace and other industrial applications. The company employs nearly 800 people in Connecticut and more than 100 at its Westbrook facility. The installation of the 308-kilowatt system will play a crucial role in the company's plans for new facilities and jobs in the area.

"We are committed to employing renewable energy sources to lower costs while reducing the environmental impact of our operations in Connecticut," said William Lee, CFO of The Lee Company. "We chose Gloria Spire Solar because they are a recognized leader in providing turnkey solar systems and because they have the proven capability to manage the entire project from system design to installation and commissioning."

Gloria Spire Solar has installed a variety of PV systems across the United States, and The Lee Company project reflects the joint venture's current emphasis on large-scale business, government, and utility solar energy solutions.

Mark Goodreau, CEO of Gloria Spire Solar, LLC, said, "We are pleased that The Lee Company selected Gloria Spire for this substantial project. Solar is an attractive option for any company looking to utilize clean renewable energy while lowering their electricity costs. Gloria Spire Solar is unique in its ability to not only manage the entire design and installation process, but to work directly with government agencies and utilities to ensure a smooth approval process, as well as maximizing available grants, rebates, and other solar incentives."

"This is precisely the type of project we were targeting when we formed the Gloria Spire Solar joint venture," said Roger Little, Spire Corporation's chairman and CEO. "Spire is dedicated to making solar energy as prolific and cost-effective as possible. The strengths and focused efforts of Spire Corporation, Gloria Solar, and Gloria Spire Solar will help us to do just that."

The Lee Company solar energy project is made possible, in part, by a $1.2 million grant from Connecticut Innovations, which will defray approximately half of the cost of the photovoltaic system. Connecticut Innovations is a quasi-public organization dedicated to stimulating high-tech growth and clean energy initiatives.

[TeddyKGB]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 32.847.138 von Snare am 22.12.07 13:38:54

-ich hatte gesagt" auf dem Niveau würde ich jetzt nicht mehr kaufen.."---immer alles eine Sache der Perspektive...da ich Mitte 07 gekauft hatte hab ich halt erst mal Gewinne mitgenommen und eine kleine Posi stehen gelassen---dabei sein ist alles

[TeddyKGB]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 32.847.138 von Snare am 22.12.07 13:38:54

sieh dir aber mal ATS Automation an ---die kriegt man recht günstig und auf ein Jahr gesehen, dürfte da Musik drin sein!

[HerrAuer]

Schöne Sch...... Letzte Woche eingestiegen und seitdem kackt der US Markt nur ab....

[meinolf67]

Spire Corporation Provides Strategic Update on Solar Expansion
Expanded Manufacturing Facility Provides Annual Revenue Potential of $200 Million; Company Projects Approximately $80 Million in Total Revenues for 2008
BEDFORD, Mass., Jan 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that its recent 53,000 square foot solar manufacturing facility expansion, together with its refocused Spire Semiconductor solar-cell concentrator operations, are on track to significantly grow the company's revenues in the solar energy and solar capital equipment markets.

The company estimates that at full capacity, its Bedford headquarters facility can produce solar capital equipment valued at approximately $200 million in annual revenues. Based upon currently contracted backlog and anticipated delivery schedules for equipment, the company projects total revenues for 2008 to be approximately $80 million, primarily generated from the sale of solar capital equipment and turnkey solar factories.

"We're in the midst of a historic expansion of capacity in the solar field, with manufacturers around the globe scrambling to bring factories on line to take advantage of the coming availability of silicon solar feedstocks," said Roger Little, Spire Corporation's Chairman and CEO. "We've undertaken a dramatic increase in our facility to meet this demand, nearly doubling our manufacturing square footage and more than doubling our headcount in the past year. This expansion is progressing well and we're on track to generate roughly $80 million in total revenues for 2008, largely on the strength of our unique ability to provide a one-stop-shop for manufacturers wanting to enter the global solar market."

"Our newly refocused Spire Semiconductor facility also will participate in this expansion by servicing the fast-growing gallium arsenide (GaAs) concentrator solar cell market," continued Little. "This facility alone has the capacity to produce the equivalent of approximately 50 megawatts (MW) of 500-sun concentration, high efficiency multiple-junction concentrator cells. With nearly 30 years of experience in GaAs concentrators, we expect robust growth from this operation going forward."

[meinolf67]

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Spire Semiconductor, will provide dedicated, large-scale contract design and manufacturing capabilities to manufacturers of solar concentrator cells within its 50,000 square foot facility in Hudson, New Hampshire. Spire Semiconductor develops and manufactures custom high-efficiency gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cells and specializes in high-end wafer epitaxy, foundry services, thin film products, and device fabrication for the defense, biomedical, telecommunications and consumer products markets.

"We want manufacturers and system integrators to know that they have a strong partner in Spire Semiconductor," said Roger G. Little, Spire's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "That's why we developed this Captive Custom Capacity initiative that leverages our decades of experience and state-of-the-art facilities. We now can offer our partners the benefits of an optimized design and manufacturing process with the potential for large-scale contract production based on their individual needs."

Spire Semiconductor operates a complete compound semiconductor device fabrication line focused on the fabrication of custom devices, as well as development, prototyping, pilot production and volume manufacturing. Custom and production wafer processing capabilities at Spire Semiconductor range from prototype development to full production and include photolithographic processing of III-V cell structures and deposition of broadband, dual-layer AR coatings. Spire Semiconductor maintains more than 50MW of expandable capacity on multiple Veeco E450 LDM, Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) reactors in state-of-the-art clean-room space.

"Our extensive MOCVD experience and capabilities enable us to grow a wide variety of GaAs and InP epitaxial structures," said Edward D. Gagnon, general manager of Spire Semiconductor. "Throughout our history, we've recognized that time-to-market is critical to our customers' success and with this new initiative, we have committed to providing the fastest turnaround times possible. With decades of experience in the field, our epitaxy engineers work closely with customers to assure that every wafer meets their expectations."

Spire's original optoelectronics division was an early pioneer in using GaAs for both concentrator solar arrays and space system solar cells. Spire developed and fabricated GaAs solar cells with record levels of efficiency as early as 1985. It has recently been awarded research contracts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Energy and the Air Force to develop advanced GaAs cells for both terrestrial and outer space applications and is offering its custom solar-cell solutions to solar system integrators around the world.

[Popeye82]

[meinolf67]

Spire to Engineer One of South Korea's Most Advanced Turnkey Solar Manufacturing Lines

Receives Order for 12MW Crystalline Cell Module Line from Dongyang Creditech

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules, cells, and wafers worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from Dongyang Creditech Co. Ltd. located in South Korea to provide a photovoltaic module assembly line.

Spire will provide Dongyang with a semi-automated crystalline cell module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 12 megawatts (MW) of solar modules per year. Spire will supply the process technology and training to operate the factory. The line is designed to be easily doubled at a later date and will integrate Spire's key assembly, lamination, and testing machines along with intermediate tooling stations.

According to a recent report from the South Korean Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, South Korea is poised to enter the global solar market with domestically produced modules. Exports of solar-power related equipment have recently begun and have already risen from $45 million in 2006 to more than $180 million in 2007. This is projected to increase to $1.5 billion by 2020 and to more than $6.3 billion by 2030. Government projections also indicate that South Korea will generate some 4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity through solar power by 2020.

"The South Korean solar market is in the early stages of a capacity boom, and we are pleased to partner with Dongyang Creditech to be a part of this dramatic growth," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "Domestic solar manufacturing will be critical in meeting this demand. In markets throughout the world, Spire continues to be the preferred supplier to new module manufacturers as they enter the solar business."

Mr. Dongkyu Choi, Chairman and CEO of Dongyang Creditech said, "We are pleased to have awarded this contract to Spire Corporation. We were attracted to their superior equipment and line design, as well as their engineering and support services. We are confident that we will have a factory that will meet our solar manufacturing needs from start up, through future expansions."

About Dongyang Creditech Co. Ltd.

Dongyang Creditech was founded in 1973 in South Korea and has been listed under the South Korea stock market, KOSDAQ (Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) since 2002. Dongyang Creditech provides components for liquid crystal display (LCD) and cathode-ray tube (CRT) displays in Asia and Europe and conducts research and development in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. With the support of Spire Corporation since 2007, Dongyang Creditech has entered the solar energy manufacturing business worldwide.

[Hoss105]

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq:SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules, cells, and wafers worldwide, today announced that it has been awarded United States Patent Number 7,306,963 entitled “Precision Synthesis of Quantum Dot Nanostructures for Fluorescent and Optoelectronic Devices.” This patent describes a method for designing and synthesizing quantum dot nanoparticles with improved uniformity and size. These quantum dots have the potential to create new high efficiency, low-cost solar cells and other optoelectronic devices such as lasers, light emitting diodes (LEDs), and photodetectors. The extremely small size of these structures also makes them useful for medical assays, diagnostic systems, and therapeutic compounds.



“Quantum dot technology represents an exciting field of research in solar energy today,” said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. “Quantum dots have the potential to improve the efficiency of solar cells beyond levels currently available, and quantum dots also have important applications in the fields of medical research and diagnostics. The challenge has always been how to manufacture these small structures with the consistency needed to take advantage of their unique properties. Our scientists have conceived of a large-scale method that may allow the promise of this technology to be realized.”

Quantum dots are nanometer-sized (about one 25-millionth of an inch) semiconductor structures which, when exposed to light at predetermined wavelengths, can generate free electrons and create an electrical current. The confinement of electrons in these minute three-dimensional structures gives scientists the ability to use quantum dots to precisely control the optical properties of various devices, such as a solar cell or a biomarker for detecting cancer.

“The technique we conceived for fabricating the quantum dots involves using compound semiconductor technology developed at Spire Semiconductor, Spire Corporation’s solar cell manufacturing operation,” said Kurt J. Linden, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at Spire Corporation. “It involves the synthesis of free-standing nanoparticles by using a specially designed release layer that separates uniformly sized nanoparticles from gallium arsenide (GaAs) thin films that are grown in our existing GaAs wafer fabrication systems. Such techniques are expected to achieve large-scale volumes of active nanostructures with a highly consistent size. This consistency of size can provide a number of important scientific and commercial benefits.”

“This patent further strengthens our intellectual property portfolio in our solar and optoelectronic market areas,” concluded Little. “It is a testament to the strength and depth of Spire’s research staff.”

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation is a global solar company providing turnkey production lines and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide. Spire Semiconductor develops and manufactures custom GaAs solar cells and other related products for the commercial, biomedical and defense markets. The company’s Spire Biomedical subsidiary is a leader in hemodialysis catheters and implantable device processing service.

For corporate or product information, contact Spire Corporation, “the turnkey solar factory company,” at 781-275-6000, or visit www.spirecorp.com.

Certain matters described in this news release may be forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of dependence on market growth, competition and dependence on government agencies and other third parties for funding contract research and services, as well as other factors described in the Company's Form 10-KSB and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Spire Corporation
Roger G. Little, 781-275-6000
Chairman & CEO
or
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Paul Sagan, 617-542-5300
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[meinolf67]

Spire Receives Solar Simulator Order From NREL

Nation's Leading Renewable Energy Lab Chooses Spire's SPI-SUN SIMULATOR(TM) 4600SLP For Solar Module Testing

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that it has received a purchase order for its advanced Single Long Pulse Solar Simulator from the United States Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) located in Golden, Colorado.

NREL is one of several laboratories worldwide that is currently accredited to perform current-voltage (I-V) measurements of photovoltaic modules and issue International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certificates. With the advancement in the size of the modules being developed and manufactured today, NREL requires an advanced pulsed simulator that will handle these larger units.

The simulator that Spire will be delivering to NREL is its newest model, the SPI-SUN SIMULATOR(TM) 4600SLP. Able to accommodate modules up to 200 centimeters by 137 centimeters, this simulator meets the highest Class A spectrum and spatial uniformity requirements of ASTM International (originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

"It is an honor to have your equipment selected by the laboratory that sets the standard for the industry," said Roger G. Little, Spire's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our Sun Simulator is recognized in the forefront of the solar module field and we are committed to its consistent improvement and evolution."

To assure that the illumination from Spire's solar simulators meets the rigorous spectral standards set by ASTM International and IEC, stable, accurate, and reliable measurement instrumentation is required. NREL, a world leader in developing and utilizing test instrumentation for the photovoltaic industry, has developed the Pulse Analysis Spectroradiometer System (PASS) for this purpose. Spire recently took delivery of the only PASS unit outside of NREL to confirm and validate accuracy of Spire's existing testing instruments. Utilization of this sophisticated device and software will help assure that Spire's simulators continue to meet the high quality specifications for spectral accuracy demanded by the photovoltaic industry.

Steve Hogan, Executive Vice President and General Manger of Spire Solar said, "We are happy to receive this order from NREL. We pride ourselves in the quality of our simulators and have invested a great deal to achieve the proper spectrum and uniformity of these machines. We have more than 200 simulators in the field for both crystalline and thin film modules. Our customers count on them for an accurate measurement of their modules' performance."

[meinolf67]

Spire Receives Order For Second Turnkey Solar Manufacturing Line to Spain's Fluitecnik S.A.

New 20MW Crystalline Module Line in Portugal Follows Completion of 12MW Factory in the Dominican Republic

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced it has received a contract from the solar division of Spanish renewable energy company Fluitecnik S.A., to provide a photovoltaic module assembly line for that company's operations in Portugal.

Spire will provide Fluitecnik with a semi-automated crystalline module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 20 megawatts (MW) of solar modules per year for sale into the European solar marketplace. Spire will supply the process technology and training to operate the factory, as well as assistance in qualifying the factory and its modules to meet rigorous International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards and certification. The line will integrate Spire's key stringing and tabbing, lamination, and testing machines along with intermediate tooling stations; it is designed to be easily expandable at a later date. Spire recently completed a 12MW crystalline cell module line, expandable to 20MW, for Fluitecnik in the Dominican Republic.

"One of the keys to success in our business model is repeat and add-on orders from customers for our turnkey solar factories," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "We're delighted to partner once again with Fluitecnik and look forward to helping them expand into the dynamic European Union solar energy marketplace."

Mr. Alberto Madoz, General Manager of Fluitecnik S.A. said, "We experienced firsthand Spire's superior design and engineering support services with our first solar module plant, completed recently in the Dominican Republic. Spire's ability to deliver a turnkey facility and provide the support necessary to qualify the finished modules under international standards is unique and an important competitive advantage to our firm."

About Fluitecnik S.A.

Fluitecnik S.A. is a company with over ten years experience within the renewable energies market. Initially with wind energy alone, they have now expanded towards photovoltaic energy, with which the company has great expectations. At the end of 2008, the advanced Fluitecnik facilities in Portugal and the Dominican Republic will produce up to 32MW of solar modules per year. The company strategy includes the set up of a new facility capable of assembling 50MW modules, adding up to 82MW total at the end of 2009.

[meinolf67]

Spire Receives Order For Second Turnkey Solar Manufacturing Line to Spain's Fluitecnik S.A.

New 20MW Crystalline Module Line in Portugal Follows Completion of 12MW Factory in the Dominican Republic

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced it has received a contract from the solar division of Spanish renewable energy company Fluitecnik S.A., to provide a photovoltaic module assembly line for that company's operations in Portugal.

Spire will provide Fluitecnik with a semi-automated crystalline module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 20 megawatts (MW) of solar modules per year for sale into the European solar marketplace. Spire will supply the process technology and training to operate the factory, as well as assistance in qualifying the factory and its modules to meet rigorous International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards and certification. The line will integrate Spire's key stringing and tabbing, lamination, and testing machines along with intermediate tooling stations; it is designed to be easily expandable at a later date. Spire recently completed a 12MW crystalline cell module line, expandable to 20MW, for Fluitecnik in the Dominican Republic.

"One of the keys to success in our business model is repeat and add-on orders from customers for our turnkey solar factories," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "We're delighted to partner once again with Fluitecnik and look forward to helping them expand into the dynamic European Union solar energy marketplace."

Mr. Alberto Madoz, General Manager of Fluitecnik S.A. said, "We experienced firsthand Spire's superior design and engineering support services with our first solar module plant, completed recently in the Dominican Republic. Spire's ability to deliver a turnkey facility and provide the support necessary to qualify the finished modules under international standards is unique and an important competitive advantage to our firm."

About Fluitecnik S.A.

Fluitecnik S.A. is a company with over ten years experience within the renewable energies market. Initially with wind energy alone, they have now expanded towards photovoltaic energy, with which the company has great expectations. At the end of 2008, the advanced Fluitecnik facilities in Portugal and the Dominican Republic will produce up to 32MW of solar modules per year. The company strategy includes the set up of a new facility capable of assembling 50MW modules, adding up to 82MW total at the end of 2009.

[nicolani]

eine der besten aktien weltweit, mein KZ für ende 2oo8 120 euro

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.636.364 von nicolani am 13.03.08 22:07:52

ich stimme dir zu eine super aktie

dein Kursziel ist etwa übertrieben

aber wir können schon bald die 15 euro wiedersehen, wenn ende März die Zahlen für q 4 und jahr 2007 sowie der Ausblick 2008 bekannt gegeben werden.

[nicolani]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.637.009 von meistermind am 14.03.08 00:09:49

hatte damals roth&rau bei 29€ gekauft und schau dir mal an, wo die dann hinlief, spire ist einfach besser und dann noch die andere sparte, r&r übrigens hat heute eine turnkey-anlage nach atlanta verkauft, lass die analysten da mal aufmerksam werden

[HerrAuer]

Ich hoffe ich seh wenigstens meinen Einstiegskurs wieder.
Wenigstens kann Sie ja nicht ins bodenlose fallen. Bei 0 Euro ist dann Schluss....

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.699.011 von HerrAuer am 20.03.08 16:26:02

das wird schon noch am 31.03 gibt es zahlen. Dann geht es rapide rauf.

[nicolani]

sieht so aus, als möchten die amis noch mal billig in die überflieger der solarindustrie einsteigen, siehe auch emkr, wwat, bcon und andere

[nicolani]

wird ein richtig fettes jahr, nächste woche geht's los

[meistermind]

+ 15 %

das war erst der Anfang: 20 $ bis ende april

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.714.081 von meistermind am 24.03.08 19:11:10

Der Chartmässige Abwärtskanal wurde deutlich unterhoben. Die aufsteigenden Trendindikatoren ragen weit aus dem Hals heraus. Kurswimpel deuten zackig nach oben.....

KAUFEN

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.724.858 von meistermind am 25.03.08 22:57:54

und weiter gehts ... heute wieder + 8 %

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.740.318 von meistermind am 27.03.08 14:54:16

+30%

warum hört denn nimand auf mich?

Ihr habt immer noch Zeit günstig einzusteigen!!!

[mlolo]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.741.717 von meistermind am 27.03.08 16:45:06

seit heute "günstig" dabei

[nicolani]

welcome on board, der überflieger hat abgehoben, bitte anschnallen, wir werden gleich in den steigflug übergehen

[HerrAuer]

Warum gehts denn auf einmal wieder so gen Norden? Weiss jemand was? Bei News habe ich nichts gefunden....

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.746.089 von HerrAuer am 28.03.08 03:50:48

Im Yahoo-Board spekuliert man über eventuelle Übernahmegerüchte. Das ist aber nur aus der Luft gegriffen. Montag gibt´s Zahlen, da weiß man dann mehr...

[meinolf67]

Spire to Showcase Solar Manufacturing Equipment at Photovoltaic Technology Show in Munich

Spire Participates in Renewable Energy World Magazine Webinar to
Lead the Way for PV Conference
http://www.iian.ibeam.com/events/penn001/25941

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2008--Spire Corporation, (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced it will participate in the 2008 Photon Photovoltaic Technology Show in Munich, Germany from April 2 to April 4, 2008. Spire Corporation's Chairman and CEO, Roger Little, along with senior members of Spire's management team, will attend the conference.

In preparation for the conference, Mr. Little presented a webinar on March 25, 2008 entitled "Success in Solar Manufacturing: Challenges and Opportunities." Sponsored by Renewable Energy World, this webinar can be found under the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.spirecorp.com or at http://www.iian.ibeam.com/events/penn001/25941.

At the conference in Munich, Spire will demonstrate its SPI-SUN SIMULATOR(TM) 4600SLP photovoltaic module testing system, which can test both crystalline and thin film modules with a light source that closely matches the solar spectrum. Spire will also introduce its large area (2.3 m by 4.5 m) SPI-LAMINATOR(TM) 2345N, which encapsulates solar modules with controlled heat and pressure and a controlled vacuum to form a consistent, composite structure.

Spire's booth will be located in Hall C1, Stand B27. The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the 6th Solar Silicon Conference, the 3rd PV Production Equipment Conference, the 3rd PV Investors Conference, and the 2nd PV Glass Conference.

"Germany is the leader in adopting photovoltaic systems and Spire's turnkey solar factories and equipment have been well received there," said Roger Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "With the ongoing efforts of EPP, our German market representative, Spire is accelerating its growth in this important market."

"The PV Technology Show is one of the world's top venues to showcase our systems to current and potential customers," said Mark Willingham, Spire's Vice President of Corporate Marketing. "We'll be demonstrating two of our most important solar module manufacturing systems, both of which are key components in our turnkey solar factories."

[drubert1]

http://www.shorepublishing.com/re.aspx?re=f21b1e8d-9f93-4c27…

[drubert1]

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/731657/00010726130800…

[nicolani]

tenbagger 08

[nicolani]

Spire Corporation Reports Record Results for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007
-- 2007 Revenues Increase 91 Percent on Turnkey Solar Factory and
Capital Equipment Demand

-- Revenues for Fourth Quarter were $13 Million, an Increase of
157% from $5.1 Million in the Fourth Quarter of 2006, and a
Record for the Company

-- Spire Semiconductor Revenues Increase 61 Percent
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today reported record revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 of $38.4 million, a 91% increase from $20.1 million in 2006. In addition, the Company recorded a $2.7 million gain from the sale of limited rights to utilize its trademark, an income tax benefit of $877,000, and an extraordinary gain of $1.3 million, net of tax, on its equity investment in its joint venture, Gloria Spire Solar, LLC. Net loss after the extraordinary gain for 2007 was $1.7 million, or $0.20 per share, compared with net loss of $8.1 million, or $1.03 per share, for 2006.

Spire's revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007 were $13 million, an increase of 157% from $5.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2006, and a record for the company. Net loss for the quarter was $830,000, or $0.10 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million or $0.26 per share for the fourth quarter of 2006. At year end, Spire had $2.4 million in unrestricted cash and short-term investments.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, said, "This is our fourth consecutive quarter of record revenue, capping off a year where the Company nearly doubled its revenues. Our rapid growth was led by a 375% increase in turnkey factory and solar equipment revenues and a 61% increase in our Spire Semiconductor revenues in year-over-year comparisons. We also improved our manufacturing efficiency and achieved impressive margin growth. Gross margin for the Company improved in 2007 compared with 2006. The combination of higher sales and improved efficiencies resulted in a small operational profit in the fourth quarter for Spire Solar."

"The customer base for our solar equipment has expanded considerably, including new module line contracts with customers in Spain, Russia, Portugal, the Caribbean, and Korea," continued Mr. Little. "Approximately two-thirds of our solar business in 2007 was international. The beneficial currency exchange rates are helping to boost this segment of our sales and are significantly improving our competitive position with international customers. We have made significant strategic investments in the business to meet the growing worldwide demand for equipment. We added both internal and external sales personnel to increase our global reach, and we have added more than 75 employees focused on solar manufacturing. In the fourth quarter, we added 53,000 square feet of manufacturing space for our solar equipment manufacturing operations."

"As part of our long-term growth strategy, we have renamed Bandwidth Semiconductor, our subsidiary Spire Semiconductor, and focused the business towards opportunities in the solar market. Our cell line process technology originated from this operation, and we have held a pioneering position in the gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cell field. We are currently customizing GaAs concentrator cells for a number of customers. These activities were made possible by the successful commissioning of two large-scale, metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) reactors in 2007, providing adequate capacity for production quantities of cells. Overall, Spire Semiconductor achieved a 61% increase in revenue in 2007 compared with 2006. A shift from development work towards volume production services also improved Spire Semiconductor's margins, especially during the fourth quarter."

"Spire Biomedical's revenues also increased in 2007, driven by gains in orthopedic services and hemodialysis catheter sales, which offset a reduction in contract research and development," said Mr. Little. "Catheter sales increased by 20% due to market penetration with the Company's Decathlon(TM) Gold product, the industry's first End-Point(TM) bonded, heparin-coated hemodialysis catheter. In 2007, Spire invested in a product line expansion for a series of heparin-coated catheters to address growth opportunities in this market. These investments resulted in lower gross margins for this business, but overall profitability of Spire Biomedical was essentially unchanged in 2007 compared with 2006."

"I am very pleased with the progress we have made in 2007," concluded Mr. Little. "In addition to the significant sales growth, we have made critical investments in our infrastructure, including new personnel, facility expansion and improvement, upgraded IT systems, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts. We are in an excellent position to capitalize on the rapid growth in the global solar market."

Conference Call Information

Spire Corporation will conduct a conference call for investors to discuss the information contained in this news release today at 5:00 p.m. (ET). On the call, Chairman, CEO and President Roger G. Little and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Christian Dufresne will discuss Spire's fourth-quarter and year-end financial results, as well as the Company's business outlook and growth strategy. During the conference call, the Company may answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends and other business and financial matters. The Company's responses to these questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been previously disclosed.

Investors who wish to listen to the conference call webcast should visit the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.spirecorp.com. The live call also can be accessed by dialing 877-407-5790 or 201-689-8328. If you are unable to listen to the live call, the webcast will be archived on the Company's website.

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation is a global solar company providing turnkey production lines and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide. Spire Semiconductor provides processing technology for Spire's silicon solar cell manufacturing lines and produces and sells custom gallium arsenide cells for solar concentrator systems. Spire Biomedical utilizes processing equipment common to solar cell manufacturing and is a leader in hemodialysis catheters and implantable device processing services.

For corporate or product information, contact Spire Corporation, "The Turnkey Solar Factory Company," at 781-275-6000, or visit www.spirecorp.com.

SPIRE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2007 2006 2007 2006
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Net sales and
revenues $13,002,000 $ 5,063,000 $38,423,000 $20,125,000
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Gain on sale of
trademark 28,000 -- 2,735,000 --
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Loss from
operations (718,000) (2,157,000) (3,675,000) (8,251,000)
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Total other income
(expense), net (95,000) 31,000 (189,000) 100,000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss before income
taxes and
extraordinary
gain (813,000) (2,126,000) (3,864,000) (8,151,000)
Income tax benefit
(expense) (7,000) -- 877,000 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss before
extraordinary
gain $ (820,000) $(2,126,000) $(2,987,000) $(8,151,000)
Extraordinary Gain
on Investment in
Joint Venture (10,000 -- 1,301,000 --
Net loss $ (830,000) $(2,126,000) $(1,686,000) $(8,151,000)
------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Basic and diluted
income (loss) per
share:
From continuing
operations
after income
taxes $ (0.10) $ (0.26) $ (0.36) $ (1.03)
From
extraordinary
gain, net of
tax -- -- 0.16 --
Basic and
diluted income
(loss) per
share $ (0.10) $ (0.26) $ (0.20) $ (1.03)
------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Weighted average
number of common
and common
equivalent shares
outstanding -
basic and diluted 8,272,123 8,223,738 8,272,123 7,898,320
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
SUMMARY OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

December
31, 2007
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Assets
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Current assets $37,052,000
Net property and equipment 6,209,000
Other assets 5,219,000
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Total assets $48,480,000
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
----------------------------------------------------------
Current liabilities $34,218,000
Total long-term liabilities 5,560,000
Stockholders' equity 8,702,000
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $48,480,000
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Certain matters described in this press release including those relating to Spire's prospects for profitable growth constitute forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws. The discussion of forward-looking information requires management of the Company to make certain estimates and assumptions regarding the Company's strategic duration and the effect of such plans on the Company's financial results. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of dependence on market growth, competition and dependence on government agencies and other third parties for funding contract research and services, as well as other factors described in the Company's Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in the press release speak only as of the date of this release. Subsequent events or circumstances occurring after such date may render these statements incomplete or out of date. The Company undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update such statements.

CONTACT: Spire Corporation
Roger G. Little, 781-275-6000
Chairman & CEO
or
Sharon Merrill Associates, Inc.
Paul Sagan, 617-542-5300
Vice President
[e-mail]

SOURCE: Spire Corporation

[TSIACOM]

Klasse Ergebnisse! Damit sollten Kurse von 12 $, wie wir sie vor Kurzem noch hatten, der Vergangenheit angehören...

[meinolf67]

Spire Receives Contract for Combined Solar Module and Cell Line in China

Spire Establishes Leadership Position in China with Integrated
Solar Factory for Jiangxi Gemei Sci-Tech LTD

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced it has won a contract in China for a combined solar module and solar cell facility. This order includes a 25-megawatt (MW) module factory and an adjacent 25MW solar cell factory designed to produce high efficiency multi-crystalline cells.

"We are delighted to be selected, after a very competitive bidding process, by Jiangxi Gemei Sci-Tech LTD for this groundbreaking project. Spire's ability to provide a superior integrated solution in both solar module and solar cell manufacturing gives our customers the benefit of immediate vertical integration with a factory that has been designed from the ground up to be rapidly expandable," said Roger G. Little, Spire's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

China is among the fastest growing countries for manufacturers of both solar cells and modules. In addition to the large export market, photovoltaic demand in China is expected to grow exponentially in the near future. The stated goal of the Chinese government is to have 450MW of photovoltaic power installed by 2010, up from approximately 75MW cumulatively installed in 2005. Furthering demand for solar power, the Chinese government passed legislation in 2005 mandating the use of renewable energy resources for 10 percent of China's energy consumption by the year 2020.

Mr. Zheng Weixing, Chairman of Jiangxi Gemei Sci-Tech LTD, said, "We recognize the need to enter the rapidly growing solar market in China with a high volume, vertically integrated manufacturing solution. Spire's leadership position and ability to handle a project of this size sets them apart from competitors. It is critical to enter this dynamic market quickly and effectively. We are extremely pleased to select Spire as our long-term partner."

"A key marketplace advantage of the Spire turnkey factory is its design that is easily adaptable for vertically integrated manufacturing, and is readily expandable to meet growing demand," said Little. "This gives our customers the ability to buy the capacity they need now without paying an expansion penalty later."

Jiangxi Gemei Sci-Tech expects that its vertically integrated solar facility will form the cornerstone of a new science and technology-manufacturing center in Jiangxi, a southern province in China. This area is currently home to a number of other solar energy manufacturers.

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.789.465 von meinolf67 am 02.04.08 15:36:01

Die Meldung schlägt aber zur Börseneröffnung in Übersee noch nicht durch. Entweder haben es die Ami´s noch nicht gelesen oder den Investoren schlägt die Passage after a very competitive bidding process auf den Magen. Sollte da die Gewinnmarge flöten sein...?

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.789.675 von TSIACOM am 02.04.08 15:49:36

beginnt doch zu wirken

[TSIACOM]

Wo seid ihr denn alle??? Keine Freudengesänge im Board bei Kursen über 18 $?

[HerrAuer]

Die kommen von mir erst bei 18 EURO.....

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.835.576 von HerrAuer am 08.04.08 13:37:43

Ohhhhh, da sollte Spire noch etwas Kurspflege betreiben und der Euro ein wenig in Richtung Parität zum Dollar wandern...

[meinolf67]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.835.749 von TSIACOM am 08.04.08 13:54:16

Roger Little, Spire's CEO, Qualifies for the Ironman World Championship

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that its Chairman and CEO, Roger Little, qualified for the Ironman World Championship by winning his age division in the California 70.3 race in Oceanside, California on Saturday, March 29, 2008. The Ironman World Championships will be held in Kona, Hawaii on October 11, 2008. This year more than 50,000 triathletes will attempt to qualify for the world championships, which limit participants to 1,700. This will be the 11th time that Mr. Little will have participated.

The California 70.3 is one of the twenty-five worldwide qualifying events for the Ironman World Championship. The race starts with a 1.2 mile swim in 58-degree F water in the Oceanside Harbor and the Pacific Ocean followed by a 56 mile windy, hilly bike course on Camp Pendleton and finishes with a 13.1 mile half marathon, double loop run along the beach boardwalk and neighborhoods of Oceanside, California.

Mr. Little said, "This was not an easy course. When I went out there, I knew I had to beat one particular competitor in my age group. We came out of the water together and he took off ahead of me. Even though I felt I would have difficultly catching him, I kept working and felt strong. At mile thirty, I was surprised to see him. I passed him and pushed as hard as I could for the next twenty-six miles. When I got off the bike, I didn't know how close he was. I went through transition as fast as I could and began running; I pushed hard to stay ahead. Since the run course consisted of a double loop with a turn around on the same street, I saw him coming out on my way back. He wasn't too far behind so I kept running as fast as I could. I crossed the finish line nine minutes ahead of him in five hours forty-four minutes to win the race!"

"This will be my 11th trip to the World Championships in Hawaii," said Mr. Little. "Hopefully I'll get it right this time."

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 33.845.978 von meinolf67 am 09.04.08 14:44:37

Netter Artikel, paßt gut in die "Bunte" zwischen die Fotostory über DSDS und die Werbeanzeige für Krombacher.
Ich staune das Business Wire so etwas überhaupt veröffentlicht.

Denoch Daumen hoch für den CEO und seine sportliche Leistung! http://www.smilies-smilies.de/smilies/verschiedenes_smilies/…

[meinolf67]

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Spire to Provide Alpex Exports of India with Turnkey Solar Module Manufacturing Line

15MW/Year Crystalline Cell Module Line in New Delhi to Support Building Integrated PV Market

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from Alpex Exports Pvt. Ltd. to provide a photovoltaic module assembly line for that company's operations in New Delhi, India.

Alpex is an international trading company. This will be the company's first solar energy facility and will support its growth into both the standard module, and Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) markets. BIPV systems typically substitute traditional architectural building materials and exterior facades with energy-producing solar panels.

Spire will provide Alpex with a semi-automated crystalline cell module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 15 megawatts (MW) of solar modules per year. Spire will supply the process technology and training to operate the factory, as well as assistance in qualifying the factory and its modules to international standards and certification. The line is designed to be easily expandable at a later date and will integrate Spire's key assembly, lamination, and testing machines, along with intermediate tooling stations.

"One of the unique differentiators of Spire in the marketplace is our ability to deliver a complete solar factory, along with all of the training needed to succeed in the solar business, to companies with limited exposure to solar module manufacturing," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "This is a tremendous advantage to firms looking to broaden their business portfolio into the fast growing solar field while limiting their risks and minimizing their costs."

Mr. R. P. S. Sarna, Vice President of Alpex Exports said, "An important reason we selected Spire was their turnkey approach to deliver a factory along with the requisite training and certification. The solar market is expected to more than triple in size by 2010. With our new module facility, we will be able to effectively compete in both the domestic and export markets."

About Alpex Exports Pvt. Ltd.

Alpex is an international trading company with a focus on textiles and a diversified product portfolio. It has headquarters in New Delhi and branch offices throughout India, South Korea, and Australia. Alpex recently diversified into renewable energy with several wind turbine installations in Tamil Nadu, India. For more information, contact www.alpex.com.

[bastia2002]

bin am überlegen ob ich einsteigen soll...irgendwelche neuen infos?? wenn ich mir den chart von first solar so anschaue...da muss doch Spire demnächst auch wieder anziehen...meinungen?!?!??

[meinolf67]

Spire hat heute einen Prospekt (424B3) für eine 60 Mio. KE bei SEC eingereicht...

[bastia2002]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.001.962 von meinolf67 am 30.04.08 14:13:37

und was heisst das?

ich sehe Spire stark in Bezug zu First Solar. D.h. enormes Potential nach oben...würde mich nur interessieren warum der Kurs so hängt momentan!?

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.005.116 von bastia2002 am 30.04.08 19:07:22

morgen zahlen...

charttechnik sieht auch gut aus . Eine bullische Halbinsel mit abfallender küste. Viele Absteigende Formationen wurden nördlich passiert. Wenn jetzt die Flut kommt.

[bastia2002]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.076.428 von meistermind am 12.05.08 17:09:17

aktuell +4% an nasdaq...mal sehen...hoffe auf schöne zahlen :-)

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.076.508 von bastia2002 am 12.05.08 17:24:48

nun... die zahlen war etwas besser als q4

was ich aber sehr wichtig fand ist folgendes:

“Spire Biomedical processing services showed good performance, growing with the market. However, we are evaluating strategic alternatives for our catheter product line to further focus our resources on our fast growing solar business.”

Wenn die endlich diesen Kram mit den Kathetern sein lassen, kann es erst richtig abgehen.

[herenow76]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.086.268 von meistermind am 13.05.08 22:18:32

ganz richtig, eine fokussierung auf solar is längst überfällig...
schaun wir mal ob das heute nicht nur wieder ein strohfeuer is....

[bastia2002]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.092.352 von herenow76 am 14.05.08 16:21:11

+11% :-) schön!

[meinolf67]

Spire to Provide Turnkey Solar Module Manufacturing Line to BTCP in Russia

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules and cells worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from Bogoroditsk Plant of Techno-Chemical Products (BTCP) to provide a photovoltaic module assembly line for the company's operations in Russia.

BTCP is an international chemical company located in the Tula region of Russia. This will be the company's first solar module manufacturing facility for both the standard module, and building integrated photovoltaic markets.

Spire will provide BTCP with a semi-automated crystalline silicon module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 12 megawatts of solar modules per year. It will integrate Spire's key interconnect, lamination, and testing machines, along with intermediate tooling stations. Spire will supply the process technology and training to operate the factory, as well as assistance in qualifying the factory's modules to international standards and certification. The line is designed to be easily expandable at a later date.

"We are excited to be chosen to provide our turnkey line solution to BTCP in Russia. This order demonstrates our capability to put new customers into the rapidly growing photovoltaic business," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "Entering an entirely new market can be difficult for a manufacturer, but Spire's ability to deliver a complete solar factory, as well as the training needed to succeed in the solar market, enables companies with limited exposure to the industry to efficiently add solar module manufacturing to their business portfolio."

"We are excited to work with Spire, the industry leader, on this important new venture," said Alexey Baberdin, Director General of BTCP. "The solar market is expanding rapidly in Russia and Spire offers the quickest, most efficient path to joining the industry. We are confident that Spire's industry expertise and superior manufacturing equipment position us for success as we integrate solar manufacturing into our existing business."

About Bogoroditsk Plant of Techno-Chemical Products

BTCP is a high technology company and was established in 1962 to pursue the production of electronic components. In addition to electronic components and new solar initiatives, the Company invests in research and development in the areas of quantum electronics, optoelectronics, scintillation elements, and special apparatus for the production of amplification and tube elements.

[meinolf67]

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Spire to Provide 25 Megawatt Turnkey Solar Module Manufacturing Line to PLG Power Limited in India

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from PLG Power Limited (PLG Group) to provide a state-of-the-art, turnkey photovoltaic module assembly line in India.

PLG Power Limited is the Energy and Power division of PLG Group, a multifaceted organization involved in manufacturing and agro-based industries located in Mumbai and Kolkata, India. This will be the company's first state-of-the-art solar energy facility and will complement its other business elements.

Spire will provide PLG Power Limited with a high performance, semi-automated crystalline cell module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 25 megawatts of solar modules per year. Spire will supply the process technology and training to operate the factory, as well as assistance in qualifying the factory and its modules to international standards and certification. The line will integrate Spire's key interconnect, lamination, and testing machines, along with intermediate tooling stations.

"We are excited to be chosen for this turnkey solar factory line by PLG Group," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "The photovoltaics market is expanding exponentially in India and is expected to grow by more than 500% in the next few years. Given this rapid expansion, companies need to enter the market quickly and efficiently. Spire adds great value to manufacturers with our ability to deliver a complete solar factory, along with all of the training needed to succeed in the solar business. We have strong representation in India and Spire is well positioned to meet the needs of our growing customer base there."

Mr. Punit K. Goyal, Chairman and Managing Director of PLG Group said, "We are extremely pleased to be working with Spire Corporation. As the market leader in turnkey solar module lines and equipment, they offer us an excellent path to expansion and future vertical integration. This flexibility is important to our business plan and will allow us to grow rapidly. Spire has a solid history and years of experience in solar capital equipment, and this experience will be critical to our success in the solar industry."

About PLG Group

PLG Group is one of India's leading corporations with interests spanning a number of industrial sectors, including plastic manufacturing industries, flour mills, oil refineries and farm houses. The Group is committed to world-class standards and benchmarks and invests in state-of-the-art technology to gain strategic advantages.

[meinolf67]

12.06.2008 10:05
Spire to Introduce 25 MW Combined Cell and Module Line at Intersolar 2008 Show in Munich
Bedford, MA (ots) - Spire Corporation, (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today announced it will exhibit at the Intersolar 2008 tradeshow at the New Munich Tradefair Centre in Munich, Germany from June 12 through June 14, 2008 in Hall B5 Booth 322. Spire Corporation's Chief Operating Officer, Rodger LaFavre, along with other members of Spire's senior sales team, will attend the conference. There, Spire will introduce a totally integrated cell-module 25 megawatt (MW) turnkey photovoltaic production line.

Responding to the demands of its customers, Spire has designed a totally integrated 25MW per year turnkey line that integrates both cell and module manufacturing, converting silicon wafers directly into high efficiency low cost modules. Although Spire will continue to offer standalone cell and module manufacturing lines, this integrated factory design takes advantage of continuous material flow for automated, efficient production of modules from wafers.

"With the coming availability of low cost wafers, and the move toward higher scale and vertical integration, this is the quickest route to becoming a serious player in the photovoltaic manufacturing business," says Roger Little, Spire's Chairman and CEO. "We can make both lines more efficient by combining them. By adding commonality throughout the line, our customers will have the best possible handling of the wafers and cells that represent the majority of their operating costs."

In addition to improved handling and yield, combining cell and module manufacturing offers manufacturers many advantages. Spire's unique Fab Vision software extends its reach from wafer to module and provides the key information and lot tracking required to maximize yield and throughput. Spire's turnkey package provides the key embedded process training, access to critical materials, finished designs of both cells and modules, and direct assistance with the certification to sell the end product in the most lucrative markets.

"Customers can count on our more than 25 years of putting companies in the photovoltaic business," said Mr. Little. "Our job is to put companies in the business and keep them in the business. We grow when our customers grow."

[meinolf67]

13.06.2008 14:50
Spire Appoints Martin Stein as Vice President of Product Development

Spire Corporation (News) (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules and cells worldwide, today announced it has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Martin Stein as Vice President of Product Development of Spire Solar. Mr. Stein will be responsible for leading the development and commercialization of Spire Solar's technology platforms. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, developing complex systems for automation and processing.

”We're very excited to have Martin join our management team,“ said Roger Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. ”His extensive experience in advanced robotics, thin film and photovoltaic applications, as well as his proven leadership in introducing new product lines and managing market growth, will be a valuable asset to Spire as we continue to meet the demand for solar capital equipment worldwide.“

Most recently, Mr. Stein served as general manager of the robotics product group and director of quality at Brooks Automation, where he was responsible for the introduction and market growth of semiconductor wafer and flat-panel display automation equipment. He has extensive experience in the photovoltaic industry, having developed photovoltaic applications and materials early in his career in conjunction with NASA for terrestrial solar cells. He has also developed thin film processes and equipment for Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health and Department of Energy applications. Mr. Stein holds B.S. degrees in Physics and Philosophy from Pennsylvania State University.

[meinolf67]

Spire Delivers Photovoltaic Module Line to ET Solar in the People's Republic of China

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today announced that it has delivered advanced solar module production equipment to ET Solar Group, located in the People's Republic of China.

The module manufacturing equipment delivered to ET Solar includes Spire's most current process technology. With this equipment, the line will be capable of annually producing up to 15 megawatts of solar modules.

Mr. Roger Little, CEO and Chairman of Spire Corporation said, We are proud to be selected by ET Solar as their module manufacturing equipment provider. Once again Spire demonstrates that it is the preferred contractor for providing state-of-the-art module manufacturing equipment and lines. This delivery marks our fifth major win in China during the past few months.

Mr. Xinghua Wang, CEO and Chairman of ET Solar said, We are very pleased to upgrade our capacity using Spire's equipment. Their technology and value lead the world and this equipment will help propel ET Solar to greater output and quality targets.

About ET Solar

ET Solar is an integrated global solar energy solutions provider. The Company has established two manufacturing plants in Taizhou City, China. Together with offices in the United States, Germany, Korea and Italy, ET Solar provides superior products through a truly global distribution network.

[meinolf67]

Spire Corporation to Present at Collins Stewart's 4th Annual Growth Conference

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today announced that members of its executive management will be presenting at Collins Stewart's 4th Annual Growth Conference. The conference will be held from July 8 to 10, 2008 at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City, New York. Spire will present at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

At the conference, Mark C. Little, Director of Investor Relations and Chief Executive Officer of Spire Biomedical and Dr. Christian Dufresne, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer will discuss Spire Corporation's business strategy and review the Company's recent accomplishments. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet. Those interested in listening to the live or archived webcast can log on to the "Investors" section of Spire Corporation's website, www.spirecorp.com.

[meinolf67]

Spire Wins Contract with Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Business Editors/Technology Editors

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) to provide critical test equipment for their certification operations in both the United States and China.

UL is the primary entity for certifying module design and performance in the United States. All modules produced anywhere in the world will require UL approval for commercial sale in the United States. In-depth testing of new designs is required to achieve and maintain certification, and Spire will provide UL with multiple Spi-Sun Simulator(TM) 4600 Single Long Pulse systems.

"Spire is very excited to win the order for this significant tool with UL. They play a critical role in the industry by setting the standards and verifying the process that proves to the investors in photovoltaics that their energy assets will last. Manufacturers who want to feel comfortable about their specifications can now use the same tool as the certifying agency," said, Steve Hogan, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Spire Solar of Spire Corporation. "I have always known that Spire's Sun-Simulator(TM) sets the standard and now UL agrees."

Bill Colavecchio, Vice President and General Manager of UL's Global Industrial Products Sector adds, "We require the systems we use in certification to be of the highest caliber. We did an exhaustive search of the technology available and are pleased to be receiving a system from Spire."

About Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is an independent product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing Standards for Safety for over a century. UL evaluates more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials and systems annually with 21 billion UL Marks appearing on 72,000 manufacturers' products each year.

[nicolani]

Spire Enters Multi-Year Contract with Trina Solar
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, today announced that it has entered into a multi-year, multi-system contract to provide key module line equipment to Trina Solar Limited (Trina Solar) of the People's Republic of China.

Spire will provide Trina Solar with multiple Spi-Sun Simulator(TM) 4600 Single Long Pulse (4600 SLP) systems. The 4600 SLP is the world's leading solar simulation system. It is unique as it is the choice in research, testing, and high volume production. The 4600 SLP has recently been selected for use at research and certification test facilities, such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

"We are proud of our simulation systems. They are the standard of the industry. We have invested heavily into the spectral quality and uniformity of the Spi-Sun Simulator. Only Spire has the profound history of research built into production ready systems." said, Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "Spire's business in China continues to grow rapidly. Trina is a leader not only in China but in the world market and we are very excited to work with them on expanding their capability."

Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar, said, "From our years of experience in the PV module industry, we recognize the importance of having advanced equipment in our line to produce high quality PV modules to compete globally. We have developed a beneficial relationship with Spire and hope to continue using their high quality products to help us achieve our goals."

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.617.243 von nicolani am 30.07.08 18:28:23

Aufpassen!

Gelbaum und sein Quercus Trust verkaufen zur Zeit Aktien (Siehe die letzten Fillings). Ausserdem hat auch Roger L. ein offizielles Offer vorliegen zum Verkauf von über 1000000 Shares aus seinem Privatbesitz für bis zu 60 000 000 Dollar. Er kann sie verkaufen wann und wo er will.

Ausserdem ist der Wert sehr eng mit sehr kleinem free float. Viele Shorties sind auf der Lauer wenn die Zahlen nicht so gut ausfallen wie erwartet.

[haertegrad]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.630.690 von meistermind am 01.08.08 13:08:16

willst du rein?
oder bist du schon drin?

sag mal ehrlich.


hast du vielleicht auch ein paar "fundamentals" zu bieten?
oder doch nur panikmache?

h.

[dicki31785]

Ich bin interessiert an Spire...aber was ist den die EPS erwartung dieses jahr....stimmt (0.06)/share?Und wie sieht es aus mit naechsten jahr gibt es schon guidance?Ich waere sehr dankbar fuer all moeglichen informationen....koennte mir auch gern einne mail schicken!danke und mfg CW

Long ABX, AUY, CSIQ, SSL, TSL

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.646.852 von haertegrad am 04.08.08 22:42:16

lies dir mal die Fillings auf der Spire homepage an. Da siehst du deutlich dass Gelbaum kontinurlich shares verkauft.

Warum auch immer. Ist werde Panikmache noch sonstwas. Ist halt einfach so.

[meistermind]

noch 25000 stück dann ist gelbaum unter der 10 % schwelle. Dann gibt es zumindest keine filings mehr.

[meinolf67]

Spire Wins Contract for Tianwei Factory Expansion in the People's Republic of China

Multiple Solar Cell Assembly and Module Testing Machines to be
Provided for Production Ramp Up

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from ChengDu Tianwei New Energy PV Module Co. Ltd. (Tianwei) to provide multiple systems for stringing and tabbing solar cells and performing the critical end of line test and certification.

Spire will provide Tianwei with multiple Spi-Assembler(TM) 6000 systems to fully automate the soldering of individual solar cells into strings ready for busing. The assembler is the heart of the production line and a critical step to automating production. In addition, multiple Spi-Sun Simulator(TM) systems were ordered. Simulation is required to verify the performance of the modules. The Spi-Sun Simulator(TM) is chosen by many of the leading certification and testing organizations including Underwriters Laboratories.

"We are extremely pleased to be working closely with Tianwei on this critical step in their expansion. They recognize the need to automate key manufacturing steps to increase their production. Spire has more than eighty assemblers in the field or under contract. Using today's high efficiency cells, this represents nearly a gigawatt of production capacity; our system is a workhorse in the industry," said, Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "The Chinese market is growing rapidly and represents a great future. Spire is very active in China in both the expansion and turnkey factory segments."

Mr. Guo Ai Hua, General Manager of Tianwei New Energy, says, "We are very active in the photovoltaics industry and recognize the importance of automating key aspects of the production of modules. After evaluating the many options, from Chinese to European and American manufacturers, Spire was the clear choice. Their equipment is state-of-the-art and offers the kind of reliability we need to continue our growth and success."

About Tianwei New Energy PV Module Co. Ltd.

The Tianwei Group was established in 1958 as a manufacturer and is located in the Hebei Province of the People's Republic of China. The company has two core businesses: electricity transmission equipment and new energy products. Already the leading producer of power transformers, Tianwei has formed the New Energy Group that will span all market segments in solar from polysilicon production, ingot and wafer, cell and module.

[meistermind]

Q2 Ergebnisse sind raus:

Umsatz > 16 000 000

Gewinn > 600 000

Details auf spirecorp.com

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.717.830 von meistermind am 13.08.08 14:23:21

FEHLER MEINERSEITS:

Q2 Verlust von 269.000

[meinolf67]

13.08.2008 14:36
Spire Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today reported record revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 of $16.9 million, a 97% increase from $8.6 million reported for the same quarter of 2007. Net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 was $269,000, or $0.03 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.23 per share, for the same quarter of 2007.

Revenues for the first six months ended June 30, 2008 were $31.8 million, a 104% increase from $15.6 million for the same six month period in 2007. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $777,000, or $0.09 per basic share, compared with a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.44 per basic share, for the same period in 2007.

Gross margin for the quarter was over 32% compared with a gross margin of 13% for last year's second quarter. Gross margin for the first six months of 2008 was 29% compared to 15% during the same period last year. Operating expenses decreased to 31% of sales compared to 34% of last year's second quarter sales. Below our operating line, we had a non-cash loss of $234,000 from our unconsolidated investment in our joint venture, Gloria Spire Solar, (News) and foreign exchanges losses of $294,000. Net cash flow from operating activities were $4.1 million for the first six months of 2008 compared to an operating cash flow loss of $1.4 million for the same period last year.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, said, ”This is the sixth straight quarter Spire has achieved record revenue, and this quarter we achieved an operational profit of $307,000 for the quarter and $103,000 for the first six months of the year.“

”Spire Solar sales grew by 154% compared to a year ago. We delivered turnkey lines to Taiwan, Portugal, China, and Korea. We completed major expansions to existing clients in Taiwan and Spain.“

”Spire Semiconductor's revenue increased by 77% compared to last year's second quarter. This resulted in improved gross margins compared with last year due to improved facilities utilization. We continue to work on several contracts to customize gallium arsenide solar cells for concentrator system developers.“

”Spire Biomedical processing services continue to show good performance and our contract research and development activity increased substantially due to the start of newly awarded contracts. We have no additional update on our catheter product line other than we are continuing to evaluate strategic alternatives,“ concluded Mr. Little.

[meistermind]

wer kauft denn diese scheiß nach oben !!!

na endlich

[nicolani]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 35.353.214 von meistermind am 30.09.08 21:40:01

spire ist als ein der am schnellsten wachsenden unternehmen erkannt

[nicolani]

Spire Recognized as One of the Fastest-Growing Public Companies in Massachusetts
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced it has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the fastest-growing public companies in Massachusetts. The article ranked companies based on revenue growth from 2005 through 2007; Spire placed 40th.

Spire was also ranked number seven in the Biggest One-Year Revenue Gains. Spire revenues have grown over 90% from 2006 to 2007. Manufacturing companies, like Spire, make up only 14% of the top 100 Fastest-Growing Public Companies list.

"We are pleased to be recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Massachusetts," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO. "The Massachusetts infrastructure is well-suited for the manufacturing of equipment to produce photovoltaic modules. More than two thirds of our business was international in 2007."

[meinolf67]

Spire Wins Contract to Provide Elements of the Spi-Line(TM) TF Back End for Thin Film Modules
Spire's thin film lines assemble modules from CdTe, CIGS, and a-Si deposition systems

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules and cells worldwide, today announced that Spire has won a contract to provide certain elements of the Spi-Line(TM) 25TF turnkey factory to produce 25 megawatts (MW) of amorphous thin film modules to XsunX in Portland, Oregon. This will be XsunX's first factory in full production of their unique thin film technology.

Spire's turnkey line is comprehensive and includes all of the process tools and services to create finished modules from the output of the deposition system. Substrates require testing for deposition feedback, specialized busing to connect the amorphous silicon cells in addition to the traditional lamination, framing, and final simulation. In addition to the process systems, Spire will provide in-depth training and knowledge transfer to ensure XsunX will achieve full output quickly.

The Spi-Line 25TF is capable of producing modules from any of the most popular thin film technologies. Systems are in use at most major and emerging companies utilizing cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), and amorphous silicon (a-Si). The Spi-Line can be tailored to fit the specifics of each customer's process as well as scaleable, to increase capacity beyond 25MW once the line is fully qualified and meeting production goals.

"We are excited to win the business at XsunX. Spire has a robust and growing business in thin film, working with all technologies," said, Roger Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spire Corporation. "Spire's experience in solar cell production is significant and enhanced by our work in cell design. We have teams of experts focused in the key areas of process, design, and facilities, and these teams are further backed up by Spire Semiconductor, LLC, our semiconductor division, operating a gallium arsenide foundry."

Joseph Grimes, Chief Operating Officer of XsunX said, "We are delighted to be working with Spire Corporation, whose products can be found in numerous solar module assembly plants throughout the world. The agreement we have entered into with Spire Corporation for certain aspects of our system is the culmination of a working relationship we have developed over the past year in which we have recognized their experience, technology and process knowledge."

[meinolf67]

GreenBrilliance To Obtain Spire Turnkey Solar PV Module Assembly Line
in News Departments > Projects & Contracts
by SI Staff on Wednesday 17 September 2008
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Spire Corp. has received a contract from GreenBrilliance to provide a turnkey photovoltaic module assembly line for the company's operations in India.

Spire will provide GreenBrilliance with a semi-automated crystalline silicon module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 12 MW of solar modules per year. Spire will supply the process technology and training to operate the factory, as well as offer assistance in qualifying the factory and its modules to international standards and certification.

The line is designed to be expandable at a later date, and it will integrate Spire's key assembly, lamination and testing machines, along with intermediate tooling stations.

SOURCE: Spire

[meinolf67]

20.10.2008 12:03
Spire Corporation and Shuttleworth Inc. Components to Complement XsunX TFPV Manufacturing System

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XsunX, (News) Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XSNX), a solar technology company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Spire Corporation and Shuttleworth Inc., who will provide components to complement the company's TFPV manufacturing system.

Spire Corporation will supply solar module laminating, wiring, and test equipment for use in the packaging or "back-end" portions of the Company's 25MW Thin Film Photovoltaic ("TFPV") solar module assembly process. Shuttleworth, Inc., located in Huntington, Indiana will provide the material handling and automation systems necessary to interconnect the various twenty- two processes of the Company's manufacturing system into a continuous TFPV solar module assembly line. When fully operational the a-Si PECVD deposition system is designed to process eighty eight 1.6 m² glass panels simultaneously with eight solar panels moving into the back-end testing and packaging portion of the manufacturing line every twelve minutes. With the aid of the Spire and Shuttleworth systems the solar module final assembly process is designed to complete the assembly of an XsunX ASI-120 solar module every ninety seconds.

While the overall design of the XsunX system is proprietary to XsunX certain of the system providers selected by XsunX also supply components to well know semi-conductor systems manufacturers. "We've endeavored to leverage the previous solar commercialization experience and success of our senior engineering and scientific staff with that of proven vendors for the design of our TFPV manufacturing system," stated Mr. Tom Djokovich, CEO for XsunX. "The outcome we believe is an overall TFPV manufacturing system cost close to one third the costs for delivery of a system from prominent semi-conductor manufacturers. We see this as a significant advantage resulting in lower start up, expansion, and system replication costs," concluded Mr. Djokovich.

[herenow76]

ich glaub der ausbruch kommt diese woche...spire hält sich erstaunlich gut angesichts des schwachen us markts...

[meinolf67]

Spire Corporation, a global solar company providing turnkey production lines and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules worldwide, today announced that Spire has been awarded a contract to provide a Spi-Line 30C complete turnkey factory to produce up to 30 megawatts (MW) per year of high efficiency solar cells for Hanwha Chemical Corporation (Hanwha). This is Hanwha's entrance into the solar market and they made the decision to work with Spire as a partner after extensive research and investigation. This will become one of the most modern cell factories in Korea.

Spire has had more than 25 years experience in developing solar cell processing technology which is embedded in Spire's turnkey cell line. The turnkey line includes all required processing equipment and critical process knowledge for making high efficiency cells. The Spi-Line 30C is capable of producing high efficiency cells using either mono- or multi- crystalline wafers. In addition, Spire provides in-depth training, factory layout, facilities and on-site support. Hanwha will be self-sufficient and able to operate the line without assistance after a ramp and qualification period. The solar cell line is scaleable, allowing Hanwha to easily increase capacity beyond 30 MW once the line is fully qualified and meeting production goals.

“We are excited to win this important contract. Spire is known worldwide for its module lines but this contract highlights Spire's cell line expertise,” said Roger Little, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spire Corporation. “Spire's experience in solar cell production lines is also valuable to our module line customers to allow them to backward integrate.”

Hanwha's senior officer related to the solar project stated, “We had an extremely thorough process for choosing a partner to provide this key element of our solar business and Spire was the clear winner. They represent the best choice as a partner for this turnkey factory. Their deep technical knowledge and proven ability to make their customers successful set them apart from all others.”

Posted October 29th, 2008

[meinolf67]

Spire Receives DOE Contract to Develop a Microcrack Detection Technique for Silicon Solar Cells and Wafers

Technique to be used for in-process monitoring during

manufacturing

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2008--Spire Corporation (Spire) (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a microcrack detection technique for silicon solar cells and wafers. This automated diagnostic system will enable solar cell and module manufacturers to significantly reduce the cost and improve the reliability of their PV modules.

Both mono- and multi-crystalline solar cells and wafers occasionally contain microcracks that are difficult or impossible to detect by visual inspection. These cracks can propagate during module assembly or after installation, resulting in cell breakage and module power loss. Spire will investigate a microcrack detection technique that can be used as an in-process diagnostic method for identifying defective crystalline silicon wafers or solar cells in a production line. This new diagnostic capability will enable solar cell and module manufacturers to reduce labor requirements for inspection and rework, increase production yields, and improve module reliability and lifetime in the field.

Upon successful demonstration of the crack detection technology, it will be engineered into Spire's production cell test, cell string, and assembly equipment.

[meinolf67]

Spire Corporation Postpones Announcement of Third-Quarter 2008 Financial Results

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR - News), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that it will postpone its third-quarter 2008 earnings announcement previously scheduled for today. The Company is delaying the earnings announcement because it is evaluating the timing of revenue recognition with respect to a single multi-element contract with one customer and analyzing its impact, if any, on prior periods. Once the Company has completed its overall review, it will release its third-quarter 2008 financial results.

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 35.939.143 von meinolf67 am 13.11.08 16:05:08

was sind das für FICKER

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 35.939.445 von meistermind am 13.11.08 16:36:13

na super,
die haben echt scheiße gebaut. Es wird Zeit dem Management mal gehörig auf die Füsse zu treten.

[nicolani]

das heisst doch gar nichts, nur weil sie die zahlen verschieben, die abstrafung gagegen war natürlich heftig, aber genauso geht's dann auch wieder hoch, vorausgesetzt die zahlen stimmen, wovon ich im augenblick ausgehe

[HerrAuer]

Und ich habe den Dreck für 16,80 gekauft.....

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 35.947.800 von nicolani am 14.11.08 15:06:31

Das ist mir eben auch etwas schleierhaft. das die Zahlen nach hinten verschoben werden, dürfte doch noch lange nicht heißen, daß diese grottenschlecht werden. Aber daß sich innerhalb von 4 Tagen der an sich schon niedrige Kurs nochmals halbiert ist unglaublich. Wissen da Insider schon mehr?

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 35.956.018 von TSIACOM am 15.11.08 11:05:41

wenn die es nur schaffen eine schwarze null zu schreiben. Der Umsatz muss gar nicth viel gewachsen sein, so zwanzig Mio.. Dann sehen wir Kurssprünge von 100 %. Die MK ist jetzt bei 30 mio....

Es ist halt alles sehr nervös.

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 35.957.186 von meistermind am 15.11.08 13:20:43

Bei 20 Millionen Umsatz wäre das aber schon eine Steigerung von mehr als 100% zum Vorjahr!
Aber das Spire so abgestraft wurde - hier liegt doch hoffentlich nicht irgendwas im argen. Normalerweise hätten schon vorgestern kräftige Anschlußkäufe einsetzen müssen. Wenn der Umsatz wirklich irgendwo bei 20 Mio liegen würde, wären die knapp 30 Mio Marktwert absolut lächerlich.

[nicolani]

natürlich ist es so, dass irgendwelche leute immer etwas schon früher wissen, aber es gibt auch seriöse unternehmen da dringt einfach vorher nichts durch, wäre natürlich super, wenn es sich hier um ein solches unternehmen handeln würde, ich kann mir im augenblick einfach nicht vorstellen, dass hier auf einmal alles so schlimm kommen soll, wie der kurs dies im augenblick antizipiert, warum sollen alle aufträge auf einmal futsch sein, hoffen wir das beste

[HerrAuer]

Also ich weiss auch nichts konkretes.....
Auf dem Yahoo Messageboard stehen einige Vermutungen.
Hier mal der Link und dann links auf Messageboard.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=spir
Ich meine da zwischen den Zeilen lesen zu können, dass ein Investor wohl zu tief investiert war und nun im Zuge der Finanzkrise alles raus muss.
Hoffe das der Kurs sich wieder fängt.....

[nicolani]

merkwürdig ist ein solcher abverkauf allemal, aus welchen gründen auch immer, aber die ganzen gemeldeten aufträge zusammen ergeben doch ein hübsches sümmchen und die können sich doch nun nicht auf einmal alle in luft aufgelöst haben, also ich glaube da kommt eine grosse überraschung und die, die verkauft haben, werden kalt erwischt, mal sehen

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 35.960.544 von HerrAuer am 15.11.08 20:35:02

Dies wäre ja für uns natürlich der Glücksfall, wenn ein Investor - weil er dringend Cash braucht - sich von einem großen Teil seiner Spire-Anteile trennt und damit den Kurs drückt. Das Unternehmen wäre trotz Kursverlust grundsolide und bietet eine einmalige Einstiegschance.
Es ist aber eben nur Spekulation.

[TSIACOM]

Bin noch mal zu 2,90 € in eine kleine Position rein. Kann mir beim besten Willen nicht vorstellen, daß die Zahlen ein Desaster werden.

[meinolf67]

BEDFORD, Mass., Nov 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Revenue Growth of 78%

--Solar Revenue Growth of 112%

--Net Earnings of $0.05 per share

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules worldwide, today announced that revenues increased 78% in the third quarter of 2008 on strong sales of solar photovoltaic production equipment.

The Company reported revenues of $17.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, a 78% increase compared to $9.8 million for the same period in 2007. Net income was $445,000, or $0.05 per basic share for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with net income after extraordinary gain of $2.8 million or $0.33 per basic share for the same period in 2007. In 2007, the Company recorded a gain of $2.7 million from the sale of rights to utilize its trademark, income tax benefit of $884,000 and an extraordinary gain of $1.3 million, net of tax, on its equity investment in its joint venture, Gloria Spire Solar.

Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were $49.0 million, a 93% increase from $25.4 million for the same nine month period in 2007. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $347,000 or $0.04 per basic share, compared with a net loss of $856,000, or $0.10 per basic share, for the same period in 2007.

Gross margin for the quarter was 34% compared with a gross margin of 14% for last year's third quarter. Gross margin for the nine months of 2008 was 31% compared to 15% during the same period last year. Operating expenses for the quarter decreased to 31% of sales compared to 35% of last year's third quarter sales.

Below the operating line for the quarter, there was $78,000 in other expense compared with $83,000 for last year's third quarter. Below the operating line for the first nine months of 2008, other expenses were $958,000 which included a non-cash loss of $409,000 from our unconsolidated investment in our joint venture, Gloria Spire Solar, net interest expense of $157,000 and a foreign exchange loss of $392,000 compared with $80,000 in interest expense and foreign exchange loss of $14,000 for same period in 2007. Net cash flow from operating activities was $2.7 million for the first nine months of 2008 compared to an operating cash flow loss of $6.2 million for the same period last year.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, said, "This is the seventh straight quarter Spire has achieved record revenue with 90% of the growth coming from solar equipment sales. The improvement in gross margin was mainly due to improved margins from our solar operations. This reflects the investments we made last year in both new personnel and facility expansion. While our selling expenses are increasing, they are in line with our prior several quarters and growing slower than our revenue growth. We achieved a net profit of $445,000 for the quarter and reduced our loss to $347,000 for the first nine months of the year."

"Spire Solar sales grew in this quarter by 112% compared to a year ago. We delivered turnkey lines to India, China, and the United States. We completed major expansions to existing clients in Spain and Portugal. We signed new contracts to deliver a photovoltaic crystalline cell line in Korea, a 100 megawatt expansion to an existing customer in Spain, and several new turnkey lines to customers in India."

"Spire Semiconductor's revenue increased by 32% compared to last year's third quarter. We continue to work on several contracts to customize gallium arsenide solar cells for concentrator system developers."

"Spire Biomedical processing services continue to show good performance and our contract research and development activity increased substantially due to the start of newly awarded contracts. We have no additional update on our catheter product line other than we are continuing to evaluate strategic alternatives," concluded Mr. Little.

Earlier today, the Company filed amended periodic reports for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the first and second quarters of 2008 to correct errors under GAAP relating to the recognition of revenue. The Company determined that a single customer was provided a concession, which was previously undisclosed and undocumented, with respect to upgrade rights to a specific tool sold in conjunction with a module line delivered to this customer. As the fair value of the upgrade cannot yet be determined, the Company determined that revenue for the entire contract should be deferred until the upgrade is provided to the customer. Revenues of approximately $1.36 million during the fourth quarter of 2007 and $380,000 during the first quarter of 2008 were previously recorded related to this contract. The gross margins on the contract were approximately $247,000 and $15,000 during the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008. To correct this error, the Company reversed this revenue and the associated cost of goods sold in each of those quarters. Third quarter results include the effects of these restatements.

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.057.934 von meinolf67 am 25.11.08 09:27:47

Sind doch gar nicht so schlecht gewesen die Zahlen. Im Umsatz etwas schwächer als erhofft, dafür aber netto in der Gewinnzone. Und das bei 26 Millionen USD Marktwert.
Habe vorhin noch mal 400 Stück gekauft.

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.058.024 von TSIACOM am 25.11.08 09:35:49

Die Zahlen ware nicht schlecht

Die Zahlen sind ausgesprochen super

hätte ich nicht gedacht,
auch wenn ich nicht ganz durchblickt habe, was die da jetzt an den bilanzen gedreht habe.

Trotzdem.. der Kurs wird steigen

[meistermind]

David Gelbaum verkauft fleißig weiter

Am Montag hat er nochmal 44000 Shares zu 3.07 dollar geschmissen.
Man bedenke, er hat sich vor einem Jahr dick eingekauft und dabei die Kurse auf über 20 Dollar getrieben.

Der macht im Schnitt über 50 % verlust. Was für ein Sucker.

Er hat nur noch 440 000 Stück von ehemals 800000

[HerrAuer]

Wenn er aber immer noch 400.000 hat, dann kommt das Ding ja nie mehr auf die Beine....Denn er wird wahrscheinlich weiter schmeissen (müssen)

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.058.970 von meistermind am 25.11.08 11:33:03

Na ja, super Zahlen wären es gewesen, wenn der Umsatz über 20 Millionen gelegen hätte. Warum sonst hat die Aktie nach Sattem Beginn zum Handelsende wieder alles abgegeben?
Hat sich von Euch jemand das Earnings-Call-Transkript durchgelesen? Soweit wie ich das mit mangelhaften Sprachkenntnissen herauslese, ist man für die Zukunft zwar optimistisch aber mit einem Audblick für 2009 hält man sich sehr bedeckt.
Warum ist Spire gerade mal 25 Millionen Dollar wert???

http://seekingalpha.com/article/108023-spire-corporation-q3-…

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.075.975 von TSIACOM am 26.11.08 15:32:12

selbst wenn man für das jahr 2009 kein so großes wachstum mehr schafft. Sagen wir einmal die kommen auf 100 mio umsatz und 5 mio gewinn. Das ist im bereich des möglichen.

Du siehst wie unterbewertet die aktie ist. Der grund warum der kurs so niedrig ist, ist der folgende: david gelbaum verkauft seine aktien. Der free float ist relativ gering, da ist der kurs schnell manipuliert. Ich wette der hat heute alleine um die 50 000 stück verkauft.

Aber bald hat der keine mehr, wenn er in dem Tempo weiterverkauft vielleicht schon anfang nächsten jahres.

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.080.737 von meistermind am 26.11.08 20:54:56

100 Millionen Umsatz halte ich für mehr als ambitioniert! Bei einem Nachfragerückgang infolge Rezession dürfte vermutlich schon das letzte Quartalsergebnis nicht mehr erreicht werden. Und das waren etwa 17 Milionen USD. Für 4 Quartale in etwa dieser Größenordnung ergäbe sich ein Jahresumsatz für 2009 von ca. 65-70 Millionen Dollar. Ähnlich würde es sich dann mit dem Gewinn verhalten.
Das Problem hierbei ist natürlich, daß derzeit keine Company verlässliche Prognosen über das erste und vielleicht auch noch das zweite Quartal 2009 hinaus geben kann.
Zudem straucheln im Moment alle Solaraktien. Man ist von Förderprogrammen in den verschiedenen Staaten abhängig, deren Umfang sich in Zeiten schwächelnder Wirtschaft und somit sinkender Steuereinnahmen nicht unbedingt erhöhen dürfte. Als Zulieferer spürt Spire eine zurückhaltende Investitionsbereitschaft der Solarfirmen sicherlich als erstes.

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.090.967 von TSIACOM am 27.11.08 14:15:28

man erwartet spätestens ende 2009 wieder sehr hohe wachstumsraten in der solarbranche.

selbst wenn spire nächstes jahr nicht mehr wächst sondern nur 70 mio umsetzt, dafür aber die kosten optimiert und neue produkte entwickelt ist der jetzige marktwert von 28 mio extrem günstig. ich sehe eine faire bewertung bei ca 100 mio als das vierfache mindestens 10 dollar pro aktie.

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.093.510 von meistermind am 27.11.08 17:22:18

Zweifellos liegt in der Sonnenenergie die Zukunft. Es ist aber auch sehr optimistisch, ab (spätestens!) Ende 2009 wieder hohe Wachstumsraten zu erwarten. Vielleicht strauchelt die ganze Welt noch in den nächsten 5 Jahren. Allerdings will dies niemand von uns hoffen und an alternativen Energien kommt in den nächsten Jahren kein Industriestaat vorbei. Und Tatsache ist natürlich auch, daß 25 Millionen Dollar MK lächerlich sind.
Wie sieht es überhaupt mit der Konkurrenz aus?

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.093.796 von TSIACOM am 27.11.08 17:42:00

natürlich ist das investment nicht ohne risiko.

und wenn wir in eine langjährige depression mit deflation und so kommen ist es eh essig mit aktien, dann sollte man lieber cash horten.

Eine Analyse der Konkurrenten und der Produkte wäre allerdings hilfreich um das Risiko bewerten zu können. Ich werde mal schauen.

[TSIACOM]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.094.309 von meistermind am 27.11.08 18:21:20

Ich stelle mal die 6-Monats-Charts von den auf der Finanzseite von Yahoo genannten Konkurrenten im Vergleich zu SPIR rein:













Wobei sich Applied mit seinen 13 Mrd. Marktwert als Weltunternehmen etwas träger verhält. Der Kurs steigt und fällt nicht so stark wie bei den kleineren Firmen.

[meistermind]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.095.644 von TSIACOM am 27.11.08 20:00:36

GT SOLAR (SOLR) ist erst seit kurzem an der Börse und stellt auch Kapitalanlagen für Solarhersteller her.

[meinolf67]

Sachen gibt's:

Spire has been Awarded a $54 Million Contract to Supply Solar Cells to the Federal Correctional Institution

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 2008--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract worth $54,940,000 from the Federal Prison Industries, Inc, otherwise known as UNICOR, to supply solar cells for the Spire-installed Turnkey Photovoltaic Module Factory located at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Otisville, New York.

UNICOR is a wholly-owned government corporation that is authorized to operate industries in federal correctional institutions and disciplinary barracks throughout the United States. The Spire-supplied turnkey module line at FCI Otisville is to be operated by inmates who will be trained to find employment in the rapidly growing United States solar industry. Modules manufactured at FCI Otisville will be sold for government installations. Successful performance of the factory may lead to similar factories at other UNICOR locations.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation said, "We are excited to win this solar cell supply contract with UNICOR, which complements our existing services to UNICOR in supplying not only the turnkey module manufacturing line, but also the process technology and training to operate the line, as well as assistance in qualifying the factory and its modules to international standards and certification. The United States represents a huge growing market for photovoltaics. We are delighted to play a leading role in the training of people for this industry which requires more and more skilled labor."

Nader M. Kalkhoran, Spire's Vice President of Business Development stated that, "In addition to providing our clients with the most sophisticated PV manufacturing equipment, Spire strives to offer a full range of support services to its clients in order to help them have a competitive edge in the PV market. As a pioneer with over thirty years of leadership in the PV industry, Spire has established key partnerships with a number of leading suppliers of raw materials, including PV wafers and solar cells, in order to secure the best value products to our clients from the most reliable sources worldwide".

Todd Baldau, Public Information Officer for UNICOR said, "UNICOR recognizes the potential for module production to serve the United States Federal Government. It is important to enter quickly and have the factory running, staff and inmates trained, and certification completed. We are excited to be working with Spire, a United States based company who is a global leader in this field."

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

UNICOR is a self-sustaining, self-funded corporation established in 1934 by executive order to create a voluntary, real world work program to train federal inmates. UNICOR contributes to the safety and security of our Nation's correctional facilities by keeping inmates constructively occupied; produce market-price quality goods and services for sale to the Federal Government; operate in a self-sustaining manner; and minimize its impact on private business and labor.

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Spire Enters into Contract with Solaria Energia of Spain for 100MW Production Line

Multiple Solar Cell Assembly and Module Testing Machines to be Provided for 100MW Expansion

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2009--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR - News), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, today announced that it has received its sixth contract from Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente, S.A. (Solaria Energia) to provide module manufacturing equipment for Solaria Energia's new facility located in Fuenmayor, Spain. Under the contract, Spire will provide state-of-the-art assembly machines, laminators, and a module simulator, all together capable of processing over 100 megawatts (MW) of PV modules per year.

"We are pleased to continue to work with Solaria on this latest increase in their production. They recognize the need to automate key manufacturing steps to increase their production. Spire has more than eighty assemblers in the field or under contract. Using today's high efficiency cells, this represents nearly a gigawatt of production capacity. Our system is a workhorse in the industry," said, Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation.

Mr. Dario Lopez, Deputy General Manager of Solaria Energia, says, "This contract represents an important milestone in our expansion process and it is also an expression of our commitment and confidence in a supplier, as Spire Corporation. Solaria Energia today is one of the biggest module manufacturers in Spain and with this agreement we will be able to strengthen our position not only in Spain but also in global markets."

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Spire and HHV Enter into PV Strategic Relationship

Spire and HHV develop a strategic relationship to provide the Indian PV Industry with an enhanced portfolio of equipment and services

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2009--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey factories and capital equipment for manufacturing photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells worldwide, today announced it has finalized a strategic relationship with Hind High Vacuum Company Private Limited (HHV) located in Bangalore, India. Spire and HHV shall cooperate to better address the Indian PV industry by offering a more complete and competitive portfolio of solar manufacturing equipment and service capabilities.

"We are delighted to finalize a cooperative relationship with HHV that will allow both companies to offer a stronger portfolio of solar manufacturing equipment and services to the local market and beyond," said Roger G. Little, Spire's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Little went on to say, "While this cooperation will initially focus on module manufacturing equipment, both companies are keen to explore additional areas and ways that can offer our clients better and more competitive equipment and services."

India is one of the world's largest solar power markets and is among the fastest growing for manufacturers of both solar cells and modules. In addition to the large export market, PV demand in India is expected to grow exponentially in the near future.

Mr. Prasanth Sakhamuri, Managing Director of HHV, said, "Both companies are leveraging their inherent strengths. This is to ensure our customers get the most cost effective products with the highest quality, a key in establishing a competitive advantage. Both Spire and HHV have built their capabilities and reputation in the past by providing the highest quality goods and services. Our relationship is being built-up in stages and will endure the test of time."

About Hind High Vacuum Company Private Limited

HHV is a premier high vacuum technology company, established in 1965. The company is focused exclusively in the field of vacuum technology, manufacturing a wide range of products from vacuum furnaces and ovens, thin film coatings, vacuum pumps, and special infrastructure contracts involving vacuum technology and turnkey plants for amorphous silicon PV panel manufacturing.

HHV has manufacturing plants in Bangalore, Peenya and Dabaspet, all of which are with an ISO 9001-2000 certified quality system. HHV's endeavor is to provide a world class service support to all of its customers. For further information on HHV, please visit www.hhv.in or contact by telephone [phone] or email [e-mail].

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TUV Rheinland of North America chooses the Spi-Sun SimulatorTM 4600 Single Long Pulse for integration into their new test laboratory established with ASU in Tempe, Arizona

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2009-- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture and test photovoltaic modules and cells worldwide, today announced that it has delivered to TÜV Rheinland PTL, LLC (TÜV Rheinland) the critical test equipment for their test and certification operations in the United States.

TÜV Rheinland, a new private venture, significantly upgrades the technology and know-how of the former Arizona State University Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory (ASU-PTL) and moves to a strategic location in Tempe, Arizona, USA close to both ASU and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. With a new facility and additional human resources, the laboratory more than doubles its previous capacity and now provides a unique one-stop source for clients to get full testing and certification for all safety and performance standards in use by the industry anywhere in the world.

The recently opened 40,000 square foot facility is staffed with the world’s most technically competent and capable solar testing team and is equipped with state-of-the-art solar simulators and temperature-humidity environments. Clients can take advantage of full system testing for all photovoltaic system components, including inverters, grid-tied electronics, controllers, motion and tracking devices, and wireless control electronics. In addition, clients can get technical direction and testing on standards for newly emerging technologies such as concentrating photovoltaic, concentrating solar power, and building-integrated photovoltaic.

This venture is the product of a farsighted collaboration between TÜV Rheinland and ASU. The former ASU-PTL, established in 1992, was the first accredited photovoltaic qualification testing laboratory in the United States and one of only a few in the world. Many in the solar testing industry today have roots that connect them to ASU-PTL. In addition, the facility was opened to add to the extensive global photovoltaic testing network not just in the United States.

“Spire simulators are recognized worldwide as state-of-the art, with the highest performance and accuracy,” said Stephen Hogan, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Spire Solar of Spire Corporation. “By using Spire systems, our clients will feel more comfortable with the accuracy of their measurements during the certification procedures. We will provide TUV Rheinland with the level of experience and guaranteed satisfaction that we have provided our customers worldwide.”

Mani G. Tamith-Mani, Ph.D., President of TÜV Rheinland PTL, said, “We are pleased to have added the advanced solar simulator from Spire Corporation. The simulator is central to our process and will allow us to measure modules in a controlled environment so that we can meet our desired testing turnaround times. Spire’s technology and sun simulators are recognized worldwide, so that our clients will feel comfortable with the accuracy of our measurements during the certification procedures we perform for them.

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Spire Introduces Mark Case, Vice President of Photovoltaic Factory Management, to Lead this Initiative.

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2009-- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, today announced that it has initiated its “Come to America” program to assist foreign manufacturers of PV modules to establish manufacturing operations in the United States (U.S.). The U.S. is projected to be the most rapid growing PV market in the world, doubling each year over the next few years with projections of over five gigawatts (GW) through 2011 (Barclays Capital Solar Energy February 2009). To take full advantage of the newly signed economic stimulus bill, foreign manufacturers would need to produce their modules in the U.S.

Spire has been a major supplier of turnkey factories worldwide and has participated in all aspects of the U.S. market, including establishment of manufacturing lines, producing systems, and has conducted U.S. Department of Energy funded research and development programs and has advised the U.S. Congress on solar policy directions for more than 30 years. This experience coupled with ongoing involvement in all sectors of PV in the U.S. makes Spire ideally suited for “bringing companies to America”.

Assembling modules from solar cells in distributed module assembly lines is a cost effective approach to market entry. Shipping costs are reduced and solar cells usually represent the intellectual property part of the module. Manufacturing modules near the market also stimulates local market growth, results in local tax incentives and incentives for job creation. Spire offers turnkey lines for both module and cell production. Spire also provides factory siting, factory management, module certification, cell and other material supply and guidance through the General Services Administration and other U.S. requirements.

Leading this initiative is Mark R. Case who has recently been added to Spire’s senior staff as Vice President of Photovoltaic Factory Management. Mr. Case joined Spire from Flextronics where he was Vice President of the Energy Division within Flextronics’ FLEXIndustrial business segment. His work concentrated on the PV industries.

Mr. Case’s responsibilities at Spire will focus on the “Come to America” program for international suppliers. He will provide factory management services and coordinate after factory support including cell and wafer supply, equipment service and equipment upgrades. Additional responsibilities include deal structures and management contracts.

Roger Little, CEO and Chairman of Spire Corporation, said, “We have waited a long time for the U.S. PV market to develop. Now that it’s ready to take off we’re excited about where we are today and what we can offer new entrants. It has taken us 30 years to have put ourselves in the position of being able to provide the breadth of support that we now have from plant siting to plant management to module manufacturing and qualification to navigation through U.S. laws and requirements.”

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Spire Offers a Module Engineering Platform
New platform designed to enable universities, companies, government and corporate research and development organizations to evaluate new materials and designs for producing solar modules.
BEDFORD, Mass., Mar 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, today announced that it is making available a new simple development engineering platform for universities, companies, government laboratories and corporate research and development organizations to develop and evaluate their new materials and designs for photovoltaic modules.

This development engineering platform has all of the necessary pieces of equipment to make world-class PV modules. The platform includes a Spi-StringerTM that solders solar cells together into strings; a Spi-LaminatorTM for encapsulating the cells, usually between glass and a polymer; a Spi-Sun SimulatorTM to characterize performance of the completed module and a recommended list of ancillary equipment.

Also included is training on all of the equipment and the process knowledge to make a state-of-the-art module. The development engineering platform includes a list of recommended materials, a basic crystalline module design and a "How to Make a PV Module" instruction book as a starting point for researchers to work from and for evaluating their own technology.

"This development engineering platform will allow for a broad range of researchers and organizations to become involved in solar energy for a modest investment," said Roger Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "The availability of this development platform is intended to accelerate the introduction of new PV module technology into the industry. It is also intended to provide students with access to real world equipment and processes which may lead them into a career in solar energy."

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Spire the global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic modules and cells worldwide, today reported record revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 of $68.7 million, a 85% increase from $37.1 million in 2007. In addition, the Company recorded a $6.8 million gain on a contract termination resulting in net income of $4.8 million or $0.56 per diluted share for the year, compared with a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for 2007. We had an operating loss for the year of $267,000 before the gain on the contract termination.

Spire’s revenues for the fourth-quarter ended December 31, 2008 were $19.7 million, an increase of 69% from $11.6 million in the fourth-quarter of 2007, a record for the Company. Net income for the quarter was $5.1 million or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.1 million or $0.13 per share for the fourth-quarter of 2007. We had an operating loss of $878,000 in the fourth-quarter of 2008 before the gain on the contract termination.

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http://www.solarserver.de/news/news-10593.html

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Spire to Use Rudolph Technologies' Process Control Software in its Turnkey Solar Cell Lines

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 4, 2009-- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, and Rudolph Technologies, Inc., (“Rudolph”) (Nasdaq: RTEC), a leader in process characterization solutions for semiconductor and photovoltaic manufacturing, today announced they have reached an agreement to include Rudolph’s Discover Solar™ yield analysis and process management software as part of Spire’s turnkey manufacturing product lines.

“Rudolph’s Discover Solar Software provides all the process information to our solar cell production lines. It will allow our customers to bring new lines up to profitable yields and volumes even faster than they can now,” said Dr. Avishai Kepten, Vice President of Solar Cell Lines of Spire Corporation. “Customers will be able to achieve higher average cell efficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Discover Solar software will give our customers a competitive edge.”

“We are delighted to have this opportunity to work with Spire,” said Mike Plisinski, Vice President and General Manager of Rudolph’s Data Analysis business. “Discover Solar Software is the first yield management tool specifically designed to help PV manufacturers to maximize the efficiency of their cell devices, as well as optimize their production processes.”

About Rudolph Technologies, Inc.

Rudolph Technologies is a worldwide leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of high-performance process control metrology, defect inspection and data analysis systems used by semiconductor device manufacturers. Headquartered in Flanders, New Jersey, Rudolph supports its customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found on Rudolph’s website at www.rudolphtech.com.

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aber ob hier wirklich was geht, mittlerweile hab ich so meine zweifel, immer wieder good news, aber wo bleiben die earnings und somit der kurs

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.320.534 von nicolani am 04.06.09 16:23:18

Wieso "good News"? Die letzte Nachricht ist doch eher belanglos und bringt nur Rudolph Technologies etwas, da diese ja von Spire einen Auftrag bekommen.

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Spire and Gloria Solar to Dissolve Systems Joint Venture
Spire to form Spire Solar Systems to pursue U.S. PV systems installation business.

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2009-- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, and Gloria Solar Co., Ltd., (“Gloria Solar”) of Tainan, Taiwan, a leader in PV module manufacturing, announced today that they have reached an agreement to liquidate their Joint Venture, Gloria Spire Solar, LLC (“GSS”), which performed PV systems integration within the United States (U.S.).

Over the past several months, with the pause in the market for PV systems, Spire and Gloria reassessed their strategies for their respective solar product lines and reached the decision that the best course of action was to dissolve GSS. The companies agreed to an allocation of the remaining assets of GSS including cash, after all liabilities have been paid. Each company will also receive a share of project leads. Spire Solar Systems will continue to support the current customer base.

Spire will re-establish this business as “Spire Solar Systems” which will continue to provide PV systems integration for the U.S. market. Spire Solar Systems will be located at Spire’s headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts. To maintain continuity with the existing client base, it will be staffed by several key employees from GSS and will operate under Stephen Hogan, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Spire Corporation, as acting CEO of Spire Solar Systems.

“This new direction will free Spire to develop new opportunities emerging rapidly in the U.S. systems market, stimulated by the federal funding,” said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. “Also, Spire Solar Systems can provide an outlet for modules manufactured by our turnkey module line customers. Additionally we can provide systems design, training, and integration services to these customers. This approach supports our overall strategy of encouraging distributed local module manufacturing.”

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Martifer Solar's 50MW Automated Module Production Line Completed
Spire's 50MW Automated Line is One of the Most Advanced in the World.
BEDFORD, Mass. & OLIVEIRA DE FRADES, Portugal, Jul 15, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Martifer Solar, located in Portugal, and Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), located in Bedford, Massachusetts, jointly announced that Martifer Solar accepted last month Spire's 50 megawatt (MW) per year automated module production. Both Spire and Martifer are fully satisfied with the performance of the Portuguese company's photovoltaic (PV) factory. The fully automated turnkey module manufacturing line uses robotic systems for material handling and processing.

Mr. Leandro Bento, Factory Manager of Martifer Solar, said, "It is complex to establish a high-tech automated factory. We are pleased with the support that we received from Spire to reach our designated goals and to achieve unequivocal acceptance. This line makes Martifer Solar one of the most efficient manufacturers in the solar industry and we are proud to have completed our first two megawatts of PV module production."

Mr. Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation, stated, "This line is completely automated, making it one of the most advanced module factories in the world. We combined Spire's process knowledge with our state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and the latest in robotics and automation. The result is a high speed, high yield cost effective production line producing top quality PV modules."

Spire has successfully automated the steps that are typically done manually. These included automation of string bussing, encapsulate trimming, module framing, junction box attachment, hi-pot testing and module simulation characterization. For this project, Spire subcontracted with KUKA Systems GmbH in Germany. The quality robots and engineering expertise provided by KUKA were critical in the success of the program.

About Martifer Solar

The Martifer Group is composed of 120 companies spread across 18 countries; its activity is divided into four areas: metallic construction, energy systems, electricity generation and agriculture and bio fuels. Martifer has been listed on the Lisbon Stock Exchange since 2007. Martifer Solar is a division of solar energy of the Martifer Group, established in Italy, Greece, Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain and the United States. During 2007, the company participated in the implementation of over 35MW of PV solar energy throughout Europe.

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Spire delivers turnkey solar module manufacturing line to Sova in India


Posted by Debasish Choudhury on 30 July 2009 at 14:13


Spire Corporation, a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, and solar systems worldwide, today announced that it has delivered a PV module assembly line to Sova Power Limited (“Sova”) located in Durgapur, West Bengal, India. Stepping up into the green and renewable energy sector, Sova, along with Spire’s industry expertise and superior equipment line, will provide a state-of-the-art PV module assembly line in India.

Spire has provided Sova with a semi-automated crystalline silicon module manufacturing line capable of producing up to 12 megawatts of solar modules per year. It will integrate Spire's key interconnect, lamination, and testing machines, along with intermediate tooling stations. Spire will supply the process technology and training to operate the factory, as well as assistance in qualifying the factory’s modules to international standards and certification. The line is designed to be easily expandable at a later date.

“We are excited Sova has chosen Spire to provide our turnkey line solution. This order demonstrates how India is becoming a major player in the solar industry and continuously strives to be the leader,” said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. “Spire’s ability to deliver a complete solar factory, as well as the training needed to succeed in the solar market, enables companies with limited exposure to the industry to efficiently add solar module manufacturing to their business portfolio,” concluded Mr. Little.

“We are excited to work with Spire, the industry leader, on this important new venture,” said Sajal Das, CEO of Sova Power Limited. “The solar market is expanding rapidly in India and Spire offers the quickest, most efficient path to joining the industry. We are confident that Spire’s industry expertise and superior manufacturing equipment position us for success as we integrate solar manufacturing into our existing business.”

About Sova Power Limited

Sova Power Limited, a group company of “Sova Group,” having the expertise and experience in the iron and steel industry, is keen to be a leader in the solar PV business. Sova Power Limited provides solar module panel products service, technical support and installation of solar modules. Sova Group has its headquarters in Kolkata, India with its Sova Power Limited manufacturing facility located in Durgapur, West Bengal, India.

For corporate or product information, visit www.spirecorp.com.

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14.08.2009 23:00
Spire Corporation Reports Second-Quarter 2009 Results

* Record revenues of $22.2 million with year-to-year quarterly growth of 39%.
* Spire solar products and services now represent 86% of total revenues.

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules, turnkey manufacturing lines and solar PV systems, today reported revenues from continuing operations for the second-quarter ended June 30, 2009 of $22.2 million, a 39% increase from $16 million for the same quarter of 2008. Net loss for the second-quarter of 2009 was $4.6 million, or $(0.55) per share, compared with a net loss of $269,000, or $(0.03) per share, for the second-quarter of 2008. These losses include losses of $201,000 and $167,000, or $0.03 and $0.02 per share, for the second-quarter periods of 2009 and 2008, respectively, from the Company’s Medical Products Business unit which has been classified as discontinued operations.

Revenues from continuing operations for the first six months ended June 30, 2009 were $33.6 million, a 13% increase from $29.6 million for the same six month period in 2008. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $6.1 million, or $(0.73) per share, compared with a net loss of $792,000, or $(0.10) per share, for the same period in 2008. These results include losses of $391,000 and $281,000, or $(0.05) and $(0.04) per share, for the six month period ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, from the Company’s Medical Products Business unit which has been classified as a discontinued operation. Also, during this period we initiated the dissolution of our solar systems joint venture which represented a loss of $1,023,000 in the first six months of 2009.

Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations was $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $4.0 million for the same period in 2008. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5 million of which $3.5 million is unrestricted.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, said, ”We are pleased that we had record revenues this quarter with solar products and services, growing 51% from a year ago, and now representing 86% of our total revenue. A significant contribution came from the acceptance of our highly automated 50MW/year module assembly line by Martifer Solar of Portugal.”

”Spire re-directed its solar PV systems group to focus on Federal systems, after initiating the process of dissolution of its systems joint venture. Spire Solar Systems will provide American systems to Federal agencies creating American jobs.”

”Spire Semiconductor continued to advance its solar cell technology by achieving a major milestone toward the 42% efficiency goal of its National Renewable Energy Laboratory contract for a triple junction, 500 sun, concentrator solar cell.”

”To provide working capital for our growing solar business, we negotiated an expanded $8 million revolving credit facility with Silicon Valley Bank,” concluded Mr. Little.

Conference Call Information

Spire Corporation will conduct a conference call for investors to discuss the information contained in this news release today at 4:30 p.m. EDT. On the call, Chairman and CEO, Roger G. Little and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Christian Dufresne will discuss Spire’s second-quarter 2009 financial results, as well as the Company’s business outlook and growth strategy. During the conference call, the Company may answer questions concerning business and financial developments, trends, and other business and financial matters. The Company’s responses to these questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been previously disclosed.

Those who wish to listen to the conference call webcast should visit the ”Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.spirecorp.com. The live call also can be accessed by dialing 866.788.0543 (international dial-in number: 1.857.350.1681) with the passcode 920 32 998. If you are unable to listen to the live call, the webcast will be archived on the Company’s website.

About Spire Corporation

Spire Corporation is a global solar company providing capital equipment to manufacture PV modules, turnkey manufacturing lines and solar PV systems. Spire Semiconductor provides processing technology for Spire’s silicon solar cell manufacturing lines and produces and sells custom gallium arsenide cells for solar concentrator systems. Spire Biomedical uses solar cell processing technology to improve the performance of implantable medical devices. For corporate or product information, contact Spire Corporation, at 781-275-6000, or visit www.spirecorp.com.

Spire Corporation and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008

Net sales and revenues


$


22,173


$


15,954


$


33,560


$


29,597


Income (loss) from continuing operations
(3,456 )

474
(4,634 )

369


Other income (expense), net
(146 )

(342


)
5

(516


)
Loss on equity investment in joint venture (743 ) (234 ) (1,023 ) (364 )
Income tax provision (14 ) — (41 ) —
Loss from discontinued operations - net of taxes (201 ) (167 ) (391 ) (281 )

Net loss


$


(4,560


)


$


(269


)


$


(6,084


)


$


(792


)

Loss per share - basic and diluted


$


(0.55


)


$


(0.03


)


$


(0.73


)


$


(0.10


)

Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding - basic and diluted






8,334,688




8,330,029




8,333,915




8,326,474


Summary of Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)
June 30,

2009
December 31, 2008

Assets

Current assets $ 49,573 $ 56,022
Property and equipment, net 5,904 6,075
Other assets 3,138 3,687
Current and other assets of discontinued operations 1,785 2,234
Total assets $ 60,400 $ 68,018

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

Current liabilities $ 49,240 $ 50,168
Current liabilities of discontinued operations 883 873
Total long-term liabilities 2,090 3,459
Stockholders’ equity 8,187 13,518
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 60,400 $ 68,018

Certain matters described in this press release including those relating to Spire’s prospects for growth constitute forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws. The discussion of forward-looking information requires management of the Company to make certain estimates and assumptions regarding the Company’s strategic duration and the effect of such plans on the Company’s financial results. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of dependence on market growth, competition and dependence on government agencies and other third parties for funding contract research and services, as well as other factors described in the Company's Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in the press release speak only as of the date of this release. Subsequent events or circumstances occurring after such date may render these statements incomplete or out of date. The Company undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update such statements.

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25.09.2009 15:10
Spire Establishes Spire Taiwan LLC Branch Office

Spire Taiwan Extends Solar Presence to Service Asian Markets

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules and turnkey manufacturing lines today announced it has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Spire Taiwan LLC that will have an office in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.

”Spire Taiwan will provide rapid customer communications and will enhance its growing position within the region,” said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. ”It is a headquarters for equipment service operations and will support customers throughout China, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines, as well as others in the region. The branch is also staffed with multilingual sales and service engineers, allowing our customers to receive immediate care. Spire will also be establishing a regional spare parts inventory warehouse in Taiwan.”

”And of course, Taiwan itself is a major player in solar manufacturing, having recently established the Taiwan PV Standards Committee and has initiated government incentives to stimulate the industry,” concluded Mr. Little.

To contact the Spire Taiwan branch office:
Telephone:
+886.3.667.2727

Fax:
+886.3.667.2121

Address :
Spire Taiwan, LLC
7F, No. 253, Dong Sec. 1


Guangming 6th Road
Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302
Taiwan, R.O.C.

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Spire Corporation Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Results

-- Revenues for first nine months grew 9% year over year

-- Entered into Agreement to sell its medical products business unit

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2009-- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: spir), a global solar company providing capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules, turnkey manufacturing lines and solar PV systems, today reported revenues from continuing operations for the third-quarter ended September 30, 2009 of $16.5 million, as compared to $16.6 million for the same quarter of 2008. Net loss for the third-quarter of 2009 was $3.5 million, or $(0.42) per share, compared with net income of $445,000, or $0.05 per share, for the third-quarter of 2008. These losses include losses of $1.2 million and $77,000, or $(0.15) and $(0.01) per share, for the third-quarter periods of 2009 and 2008, respectively, from the Company’s medical products business unit which has been classified as discontinued operations.

Revenues from continuing operations for the first nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $50.1 million, a 9% increase from $46.2 million for the same nine month period in 2008. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $9.6 million, or $(1.15) per share, compared with a net loss of $347,000, or $(0.04) per share, for the same period in 2008. These results include losses of $1.6 million and $358,000, or $(0.20) and $(0.04) per share, for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, from the Company’s medical products business unit which has been classified as discontinued operations.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $429,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $2.9 million for the same period in 2008. As of September 30, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $6.3 million of which $4.9 million is unrestricted.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, said, “We are encouraged in a tough market by a 3% growth in revenue of our solar products and services business on a year over year basis for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, as this segment represented 82% of our total revenue. The Company delivered two module lines and several orders for capital equipment to its customers as they position for expected global expansion of PV.”

“The Company also delivered solar cells to UNICOR, a wholly-owned government corporation, for the Spire-installed turnkey PV module factory as part of its ongoing commitment and partnership in support of the federal market. The Company was also awarded a new contract to expand their current 25 megawatt (MW) module manufacturing capacity by the addition of a 50MW module manufacturing line to be located in Sheridan, Oregon.”

Mr. Little went on to say “Spire Semiconductor revenues in the third quarter of 2009 decreased as compared to the same period last year. However, the Company achieved its first year milestone performance deliverable toward developing a 42% efficient concentrator solar cell under its National Renewable Energy Laboratory contract.”

“Spire Biomedical processing services continues to maintain its strong performance as revenues increased 15% from a year ago. During the quarter, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell its medical products business unit to Bard Access Systems, Inc. The sale is pending at this time.”

[nicolani]

Source: > 26 December 2009 (E-Business)


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[R-BgO]

Hanwha Commissions Spire's 30MW Solar Cell Manufacturing Line
Turnkey Solar Cell Line Exceeds Efficiency and Throughput Specifications
BEDFORD, Mass., Feb 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment and turnkey lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, announced its 30MW per year turnkey solar cell line has been accepted by Hanwha Chemical Corporation Ltd. of South Korea (Hanwha). The line exceeded both its efficiency and throughput specifications producing 15.8% efficient multi-crystalline silicon solar cells at the rate of more than 34MW per year.

"We are very pleased with the performance of this solar cell line. Since Hanwha put their confidence in Spire, it was important for us to deliver a line that exceeded specifications. This is Hanwha's debut to the solar cell market and this line makes them very competitive," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "Spire has been providing turnkey PV lines for over twenty years and is known principally for its module lines; the success of this line continues to demonstrate our ability to provide state-of-the-art cell lines as well."

"We knew Spire represented the best choice as a partner for this turnkey solar cell factory," said a senior official of Hanwha about the commissioning of their new Spire-supplied cell line. "Their process technology and proven ability to deliver made them the company to work with. We have not been disappointed."

About Hanwha Chemical Corporation Ltd.

Hanwha Chemical Corporation, an affiliate of South Korea's Hanwha Group, is a leading manufacturer of synthetic resins and various petrochemical products in Asia. Their products are widely utilized as industrial films, packaging products, and construction materials, as well as abrasives for semiconductors.

[R-BgO]

Spire Corporation Reports Record Results for Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2009

BEDFORD, Mass., Mar 31, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing solar system integration services, capital equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules, today reported record revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 of $69.9 million not including revenues from our discontinued operations, a 7.6% increase from $65.0 million in 2008.

Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $5.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the same period of 2008. In 2009, the Company recorded a $5.5 million gain, net of a tax provision of $2.2 million, on the sale of the assets of its Medical Device business to Bard Access Systems, Inc. and a $3.1 million gain on termination of contracts and in 2008, the Company recorded a $6.8 million gain on a contract termination.

Spire's revenues for the fourth-quarter ended December 31, 2009 were $19.7 million, not including discontinued operations, an increase of 4.9% from $18.8 million in the fourth-quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $4.3 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.1 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the fourth-quarter of 2008. Spire recorded a net loss from continuing operations of $0.7 million in the fourth-quarter of 2009 compared to net income from continuing operations of $5.4 million in the fourth-quarter of 2008.

Net cash used in operating activities was $3.8 million for the year ended 2009 as compared to net cash flow of $5.5 million for the same period last year. At year-end 2009, Spire had cash and cash equivalents of $10.5 million of which $9.0 million is unrestricted.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, said "We achieved significant accomplishments in 2009. We delivered a fully automated 50 megawatt (MW) per year module assembly line to Martifer Solar in Portugal, a 30 MW per year solar cell line to Hanwha International in Korea and sold many simulators maintaining our market leadership position for that product.

"We reinitiated our Spire Solar Systems business and expect it to contribute this year in terms of revenue and operational profits. We feel the U.S. domestic market for systems is positioned for substantial growth and pursuing these areas will enable us to leverage our knowledge of the module market supply chain.

"Although our semiconductor operation significantly underperformed, contributing to our operational loss, Spire Semiconductor has been successful hitting the high efficiency multi-junction concentrator cell targets for its DOE program. We received confirmation this week that our latest submission achieved 41.0% efficiency at 500x suns.

"As part of our strategic initiatives to focus our business on being a global solar company, we restructured our operations with the sale of our catheter business to Bard Access Systems, Inc. This transaction was entered into in December 2009, with the initial proceeds providing important working capital. Spire has obligations to continue to manufacture catheters for Bard during the transition period, which is expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2010, whereby we would receive additional milestone payments.

Mr. Little went on to say, "We were, of course, disappointed in our operational loss. This loss was mostly driven by several equipment and line orders being cancelled or delayed during the year due to a slowdown in our customers' expansion plans. This resulted in underutilization in our manufacturing capacity eroding gross margins.

"We have taken steps to reduce costs across the board. We reduced payroll and corporate purchases and renegotiated a number of contracts giving us more favorable terms.

"With our restructuring efforts, we do see sales of our solar products and services to account for more than 90% of our revenue-base in 2010, when factoring in our solar cell development programs at our Spire Semiconductor operations.

"With the rapid growth of the PV market in the U.S., we are focusing our efforts locally, while continuing to maintain our international position.

"We expect improved operational performance based upon higher revenues and reduced costs in 2010," concluded Mr. Little.

[R-BgO]

07.04.2010 16:31
Spire to Provide PV Module Manufacturing Line to Solartech Renewables

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing production equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services for solar systems today announced that is has entered into a contract with Solartech Renewables, LLC (Solartech) to provide a turnkey PV module manufacturing line.

The Solartech factory will be located in New York State and will create up to 100 jobs. The line will include Spire's state-of-the-art equipment, process knowledge, training and module certification assistance. Solartech will begin production using Spire's 60 cell, 220 watt module design.

"Solartech is responding to the need for more U.S. based manufacturing for PV modules," said Roger Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "With the federal and state incentives for PV systems now in place, the U.S. market has become the fastest growing in the world. It is projected to be more than two gigawatts by 2011, with as much as a one gigawatt shortfall of U.S. based manufacturing."

"We chose Spire because they are renowned for their technology and unfailing support; our experience with them has been outstanding," said Todd Roberts, CEO of Solartech. "As an American company, they also have the best ability to understand our needs and support us throughout the launch and ramp up of the factory."

About Solartech Renewables, LLC

Solartech Renewables, LLC is a limited liability company formed in 2009 to establish a manufacturing facility for advanced photovoltaic panels and array configuration hardware in the Tech City complex in Kingston, New York.

[dicki31785]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 39.293.083 von R-BgO am 08.04.10 10:48:58

hast du ne meinung zu der firma? (outlook, etc.) mfg CW

[R-BgO]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 39.293.551 von dicki31785 am 08.04.10 11:45:40

Sind bisher chronische Geldvernichter; erinnern mich ein bisschen an Evergreen.

Aber irgendwas müssen sie haben, sonst wären sie schon längst hops...

z.B.:

Spire Produces World's Most Efficient Large Area Concentrator Solar Cell
Spire's triple junction, 1.0 cm2 cell is 41% efficient at 500x suns, as measured by NREL

BEDFORD, Mass., May 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), an American global solar company providing capital equipment and turnkey production lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Spire Semiconductor, LLC, has matched the current efficiency record for a concentrator solar cell. The record efficiency is available on a production ready cell with a photo area of 1.0 cm2.

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) measured the efficiency of 41.0% at 500x suns concentrated sunlight. Spire Semiconductor began working with NREL under an 18-month, $3.7 million cost share subcontract in early-2009. The goal is to develop a triple junction, gallium arsenide (GaAs), 42.5% conversion efficient "Triathlon" concentrator cell for concentrator photovoltaic systems.

"This is truly an achievement," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "We have experienced continuous improvement in our proprietary cell processing design technology throughout the NREL contract. We are excited to have matched the current world record efficiency, and we have nearly four months remaining under the subcontract to surpass this level and achieve the target 42.5% efficiency. A more efficient concentrator solar cell will provide a lower cost and more reliable source of solar generated electricity," concluded Mr. Little.

[dicki31785]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 39.569.718 von R-BgO am 22.05.10 14:42:44

alles was nur ein bisschen an ESLR errinert sollte man wohl nicht anfassen obwohl ESLR beinahe interresant ist....wenn man mal bedenkt das die firma nur $190 mil kostet...naja unter chapter 11 wird sie warscheinlich noch preiswerter (fuer den kauefer) mfg CW

[R-BgO]

Spire Wins DOE Grant For Solar Cells & Wafers
Grant to develop microcrack system for solar cells & wafers


BEDFORD, Mass., Jul 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells, today announced it has been notified by the Department of Energy (DOE) that it has received a grant to develop a microcrack detection system for solar cells and wafers.

A significant percentage of PV cells contain microcracks that are difficult to detect with currently available technology. These cracks can spread through the cells, resulting in power loss and cell breakage during module assembly and post installation. As part of this program, a non-contact photoluminescent technique will be developed to image microcracks. This technology will be integrated into high speed crack detection cell test equipment for cell and module assembly lines.

"We are pleased that the DOE is supporting our efforts to develop this critical capability," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "The early detection of microcracks in wafers and cells will reduce scrap, improve production yield, and increase the lifetime of installed modules, thereby reducing total energy generation cost."

[nicolani]

Spire Produces World's Most Efficient Solar Cell
Spire Semiconductor produces a world-record 42.3% efficient CPV cell.
BEDFORD, Mass., Oct 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Spire Semiconductor, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), has produced a world record efficiency concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar cell. The 0.97cm2 cell was measured by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to have a peak efficiency of 42.3% at 406 suns AM1.5D, 25C (42.2% at 500 suns).


Edward D. Gagnon, General Manager of Spire Semiconductor, LLC, stated, "In early 2009, Spire Semiconductor was awarded an NREL Photovoltaic (PV) Incubator subcontract to develop a high efficiency triple junction, gallium arsenide (GaAs) cell. In less than 18 months, we were able to validate and incorporate our new concept into a production-ready cell design with world-record efficiency. This is a remarkable achievement by our technical team. NREL has been extremely helpful during the entire program, with timely responses to our confirmation requests for accurate efficiency measurements. Their continued support enabled us to validate our new bi-facial cell architecture. This higher efficiency, next generation GaAs CPV cell platform is now available commercially to the concentrator systems providers."

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation, said, "We are pleased to reach the record high CPV cell efficiency. The availability of this new high-efficiency cell will advance next-generation CPV system performance and reduce system cost for manufacturers, helping to move solar energy ever closer to the goal of grid parity."

[nicolani]

na toll, bin wohl der einzige hier!!

[nicolani]

so much the better, closed on 5.10!!!

[haertegrad]

ne bin auch da

hört sich doch erst mal gut an, oder.
wird die nächsten tage steigen.
weisst du, ob david gelbaum noch mit an bord ist?

ich hatte dieses papier schon fast vergessen.
hoffe mal dass ich hier irgendwann mal mit plus rauskomme.
vielleicht sollte ich verbilligen.

grüße h.

[nicolani]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.277.908 von haertegrad am 06.10.10 22:04:02

glaube nicht mehr, ist aber auch egal, denke ich, bei den getesten wirkungsgraden, ein echter hammer, ein tenbagger von dem niveau aus!!

[R-BgO]

leider sind sie notorisch unprofitabel; fangen immer was Neus an, verhökern irgendeine alte Aktivität und treten auf der Stelle;

erinnern mich ein bisschen an ECD

und Mr. Little gibt dem Ironman in Hawaii die höchste Priorität...

[haertegrad]

haben die nur insgesamt 8,33 mio aktien?
http://www.nasdaq-stocks.de/html/spire_corporation.htm
das ist wenig.

mal schauen.

h.

[nicolani]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.283.544 von haertegrad am 07.10.10 17:40:04

in der tat, marktkapitalisierung knapp 45 mio bei 8,34 mio aktien, deshalb der tenbagger!

[nicolani]

hier das sind hilights, das muss man sich mal auf der zunge zergehen lassen!!

.....we were able to validate and incorporate our new concept into a production-ready cell design with world-record efficiency..........next generation GaAs CPV cell platform is now available commercially to the concentrator systems providers.....

[haertegrad]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.283.727 von nicolani am 07.10.10 18:02:46

gut, dass ich noch ein bisschen verbilligt habe.

h.

[haertegrad]

wenn die leute mal aufspringen wollen,
werden sie schnell merken,
dass es super wenige aktien gibt und
auch kaum verkäufer,
und
dann macht es bumm!!1

h.

[nicolani]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.283.866 von haertegrad am 07.10.10 18:20:35

diese meldung wird durchwirken, und dann kommt die übernahme durch GE, wobei mir lieber wäre spire bleibt alone...lol...

[haertegrad]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.284.149 von nicolani am 07.10.10 19:03:12

interessiert wohl keinen ausser uns.

soll mir recht sein.
noch!

h.

[R-BgO]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.282.959 von R-BgO am 07.10.10 16:35:00

Spire's CEO to Participate in His Thirteenth Ironman World Championship

BEDFORD, Mass., Oct 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells, today announced that its Chairman and CEO, Roger G. Little, will participate in his thirteenth Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on Saturday October 9, 2010.

This Championship is considered to be one of the world's most grueling Triathlon events. It consists of a 2.4-mile open ocean swim immediately followed by a 112-mile bike race and finishes with a 26.2-mile marathon. The event, held on the big island of Hawaii, is known for its heat, humidity and strong trade winds which are known to blow constantly while biking through the challenging lava-covered terrain.

Mr. Little qualified for this challenge in June, 2010 at the Ironman Eagleman 70.3 in Columbia, Maryland. In early September, Mr. Little competed in the ITU World Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Representing the United States, he was only two minutes and thirty two seconds shy of the win in his age group, coming in third place. Most recently, Mr. Little competed in the USA Triathlon 2010 National Championship in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where he secured a first place finish.

[peewee11]

Spire ist durchaus zuzutrauen bis zum Jahresende nochmal zuverdoppeln
Könnte ab gehen wie Jinko und vielleicht noch besser.

[haertegrad]

interessiert sich immer noch niemand so richtig für spire.

mal sehen was die amis heute machen.
ich bin recht positiv eingestellt.
rekord solarzelle
explodierender usa solarmarkt
amerikanische firma
........


grüße
h.

[andimohr]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.312.862 von haertegrad am 13.10.10 14:24:02

Mein interesse ist geweckt...

Nach dem fulminanten Freudensprung sind nun 50% konsolidiert, ich glaube es kann jetzt von diesem Niveau aus rein Charttechnisch wieder nach oben gehen.

Fundamental hat die Company laut der Beiträge die ich im Thread gelesen habe ein "Produktionsreifes" Produkt mit einem Rekord Wirkungsgrad von 42-43% wenn gebündelte Sonnenenergie auf die Panels gegeben wird. Damit ist der Einsatzbereich klar: die Technologie kommt in Großanlagen zum Einsatz. Bei der Entwicklung der Technologie wurde Spire finanziell gesponsert, und zwar durch die "NSR" (National bla bla bla, also staatlich) Unterstützt und hat das gesteckte Ziel offensichtlich innerhalb der vorgegebenen Zeit erarbeitet. Soweit zum Positiven.

Was mich noch davon abhält momentan in Spire zu investieren, und somit die Negativen Faktoren:

- muß Spire das Kapital erhöhen um aus der Technologie Profit zu schlagen?
- Wirkt sich der Wahlausgang in Amerika negativ auf den Erfolg der Company aus - die Republikaner sind ja überzogen gesagt die Vertreter der Öl-Lobby?
- Ist das Produkt "Serienreif" und sind die Herstellungskosten und damit die Bezugspreise Konkurrenzfähig oder muß das Produkt - wie unsere Solaranlagen in "Good-old-Germany" - Subventioniert werden?

Hat sich dazu schon mal jemand informiert?

Immerhin hat sich Spire in Asien (wo wars, Taiwan?) in Stellung gebracht und kann dort zumindest billig produzieren...

Andererseits hat sich meine Frau jüngst einen Kosmetikstuhl aus Asien gekauft und, nunja, Qualität ist halt eben nicht gleich Qualität

[andimohr]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 40.293.632 von R-BgO am 09.10.10 12:38:02

Und, als wievielter isser ins Ziel gelaufen?

[andimohr]

Schade. Wie es aussieht lag ich mit der Einschätzung zum Kurs / Chart so schlecht nicht...

[Pebbles]

Fast nichts los hier. Aber auch die Umsätze in Amerika sind ja extrem niedrig. Es ist aber auch nichts mehr zu hören von der Firma und ob die Solarzellen wirklich schon produktionsreif sind, kann wohl hier auch keiner wirklich sagen. Produktionsreif bedeutet auch, dass die Solarmodule auch diese Leistungüber eine längere Zeit beibehalten - das muss erst einmal nachgewiesen werden. Und wie teuer die Modulegegenüber anderen sind, ist ja auch wichtig.

Ich warte mal ab. Interessant ist es schon, aber auch hochspekulativ.

[Pebbles]

Bin etwas zu hoch eingestiegen aber mittlerweile fast wieder beim Einstiegspreis. Aber es gibt keine neue Informationen und auch in Amerika werden nur wenige Aktien gehandelt. Aber mit kleinem Geld kann man ruhig bei dieser Spezialfirma dabei sein.

[haertegrad]

zahlen von spire

http://www.esolarenergynews.com/2011/03/spire-corporation-re…

gruß

h.

[abitur2]

in 10 tagen knapp 25% wertverlust. was ist da los?

[haertegrad]

ja was ist da los?

h.

[kiefernberg]

was für ein Trauerspiel

[haertegrad]

und was ist heute los?
hab ich was verpasst?

grüße
h.

[microcap100]

Lange wurde hier nichts mehr von Spire geschrieben , da wohl viele User einiges an Geld verloren haben, denn Spire ist ja sehr stark im Solarsektor tätig.Abber hier scheint die Wende zum Guten gelungen zu sein. Schon vor einigen Tagen ließ Spire mit der Meldung zum Verkauf ihrer(mit eher kleinem Beitrag zum gesamtumsatz) Chipsparte für 8,5 mil$ aufhorchen. Jetzt aber sind die Jahres bzw. Q zahlen herausgekommen und die sind doch deutlich besser als man erwarten konnte. Besonders der satte Gewinn im letzten Quartsl ist schon als Grandios zu bezeichen.
Wenn man sich jetzt mal die aktuelle marketcap anschaut , dann sieht man was in dieser Aktie für ein unglaubliches Potenzial schlummert.
Aber macht euch selbst ein Bild.Hier die Pressemitteilung für alle Intressierten:
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Spire Corporation ("Spire") (Nasdaq: SPIR - News), a diversified global company providing solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment and systems, biomedical processing services and optoelectronic components announced today revenues from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $61.6 million, a 22.8% decrease from $79.8 million in 2010. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $1.5 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the same period of 2010. These results include a gain on a settlement with a contract manufacturer of $1.4 million, net of a tax provision of $0.9 million, or $0.16 per diluted share for 2011. Fiscal year 2010 results include a gain on the sale of the assets of its Medical Device business to Bard Access Systems, Inc. of $1.6 million, net of a tax provision of $1.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. In addition, the Company recorded gains of $0.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively, on terminations of contracts for 2011 and 2010.

Spire’s revenues for the fourth-quarter ended December 31, 2011 were $19.5 million from continuing operations, an increase of 8.5% from $18.0 million in the fourth-quarter of 2010. Net income for the quarter was $1.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million, or ($0.02) per diluted share, for the fourth-quarter of 2010. Spire recorded net income from continuing operations of $0.2 million in the fourth-quarter of 2011 compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $0.2 million in the fourth-quarter of 2010.

Gross margin for fiscal year 2011 was $12.5 million, or 20.3% of revenue, compared to $14.7 million, or 18.4% of revenue for fiscal year 2010, representing an improvement in gross margin percentage of 10.3% over the prior year.

Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations was $3.1 million for the year ended 2011 as compared to net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations of $2.4 million for the same period last year. At year-end 2011, Spire had cash and cash equivalents of $4.8 million as compared to $6.3 million at December 31, 2010.

Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, stated “I am pleased with our revenue performance as evidenced by the top line growth on a quarter over quarter basis. Our Solar Business comprised 82% of our total revenue in 2011 which included the delivery of several Turn-Key Module Lines and a Back-End Thin Line along with increased volume for our high margin solar Simulators. The operating improvements are a result of the Company focusing on our core competencies, continued process improvements for our PV equipment business, and pursuing cost containment measures.”

Mr. Little continued, “The new staff additions to the Engineering Procurement and Construction business unit has help support the completion of a two megawatt solar system installed during the fourth-quarter of fiscal year 2011.

http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=SPIR

[R-BgO]

Spire PV Module Assembly Line to Go to Ethiopia
BEDFORD, Mass., Apr 12, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global company providing solar photovoltaic equipment and systems announced today that it will provide a 20 megawatt ("MW") Photovoltaic ("PV") module turnkey assembly line to the collaboration of SKY Energy International, Inc. ("SKY") located in Florida and Metals and Engineering Corporation ("METEC") located in Ethiopia.

The module assembly line will be established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The facility will be the first state-of-the-art module manufacturing line in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Government has announced its goal to have 20% of its power capacity coming from solar energy within the next five (5) years.

"We are pleased to support SKY and METEC to bring solar to Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a nation where 80% of the population presently does not have access to electricity," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation. "Solar energy can deliver clean electricity to remote areas of Ethiopia thus improving the quality of life and ability to further their agricultural pursuits."

[Ocean_2012]

Spire Corp steigt derzeit mit einem neuen, sehr vielversprechenden CPV (Concentrating Phtotovoltaik System) in den Weltmarkt ein. Diese spezielle Anwendug der PV ist in sonnenreichen Ländern die Zukunftstechnologie, welche von den Subventionen unabhängig ist, da die Stromgestehungskosten sehr niedrig liegen.

Neue Projekte sind bereits im Anlauf!

Siehe dazu auch: http://www.wallstreet-online.de/diskussion/1159510-1-10/zuku…

[haertegrad]

Zitat von Ocean_2012: Spire Corp steigt derzeit mit einem neuen, sehr vielversprechenden CPV (Concentrating Phtotovoltaik System) in den Weltmarkt ein. Diese spezielle Anwendug der PV ist in sonnenreichen Ländern die Zukunftstechnologie, welche von den Subventionen unabhängig ist, da die Stromgestehungskosten sehr niedrig liegen.

Neue Projekte sind bereits im Anlauf!

Siehe dazu auch: http://www.wallstreet-online.de/diskussion/1159510-1-10/zuku…

hallo ocean,

hast du auch eine quelle für das cpv system bzw. für die neuen projekte?
würde mich sehr interessieren.

gruß
und danke
h.

[haertegrad]

Nochmal hallo ocean,

Keine antwort von dir bis jetzt.
Also nur gepushe oder wie?
Wuerde mich freuen wenn du das widerlegen koenntest.

Dein link den du angegeben hast ist ja wohl leicht veraltet.

Vielleicht antwortest du ja.

H.

Zitat von haertegrad:

Zitat von Ocean_2012: Spire Corp steigt derzeit mit einem neuen, sehr vielversprechenden CPV (Concentrating Phtotovoltaik System) in den Weltmarkt ein. Diese spezielle Anwendug der PV ist in sonnenreichen Ländern die Zukunftstechnologie, welche von den Subventionen unabhängig ist, da die Stromgestehungskosten sehr niedrig liegen.

Neue Projekte sind bereits im Anlauf!

Siehe dazu auch: http://www.wallstreet-online.de/diskussion/1159510-1-10/zuku…

hallo ocean,

hast du auch eine quelle für das cpv system bzw. für die neuen projekte?
würde mich sehr interessieren.

gruß
und danke
h.

[Figi75]

Frage mich ob die mal nachhaltig über 1 USD gehen. Müssten das der Meldung von Freitag nach zu urteilen jetzt für mind. 10 Tage machen, um nicht von der Nasdaq delisted zu werden...

[derneureiche]

schreibe mal was über diesen Wert, in der Hoffnung, dass es auch noch andere Investierte gibt.

Bin hier vor knapp einem Jahr eingestiegen und seit dem dümpelt es so vor sich hin.

Ende letzen Jahres kamen Meldungen über Geschäfte mit Osteuropa und Korea.
Wurde 2011 mal vom Aktionär empfohlen, aber seitdem ging es in die andere Richtung als geglaubt.

Seit ein paar Tagen aber tut sich was und die Aktie steigt beständig bei niedrigem Umsätzen.

Leider finde ich keine Hinweise ob da grad was im Busch ist, oder nur wieder irgen ein Börsenblatt den Wert mal erwähnt hat.

Weis jemand mehr?

[R-BgO]

immer noch nicht tot, bin beeindruckt

[R-BgO]

8k vom 16.6.2016:

Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

As previously disclosed, in April 2016, Spire Corporation (the “Company”) began pursuing a pro rata settlement arrangement with the Company’s unsecured creditors in order to attempt to settle its debts and avoid a potential bankruptcy filing. In furtherance of those discussions, the Company entered into a contingent agreement with its former CEO and Chairman, Roger G. Little.

On June 13, 2016, the Company entered into (i) an Agreement to Repay Deferred Compensation Payments with Mr. Little, David R. Blouin and Blouin & Company, Inc. (the “Repayment Agreement”) and (ii) a Mutual General Releases Agreement with Mr. Little, SPI-Trust, Mr. Blouin and Blouin & Company, Inc. (the “Release Agreement”). Pursuant to the Repayment Agreement, Mr. Little agreed to repay $820,171 (the “Repayment Amount”) to the Company’s Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), which represents $2,164,534 of compensation previously paid out to Mr. Little from the Plan offset by $1,334,363 owed to Mr. Little by the Company. Under the Repayment Agreement, Mr. Little also agreed return to the Company 845,241 shares of the Company’s common stock previously issued under the Plan to Mr. Little. The Repayment Amount will be used to pay the Company’s unsecured creditors for outstanding claims and for reasonable expenses related to the administration of the creditor distributions. As of June 16, 2016, approximately 80% of the Company’s unsecured creditors had agreed to the terms of the Company’s proposed settlement offer. Assuming the Repayment Amount is received, the Company estimates an aggregate of $427,000 will be distributed to those unsecured creditors that accepted the Company’s settlement offer as of June 16, 2016.

Pursuant to the Release Agreement, the Company and Mr. Little agreed to a mutual release of any and all claims or causes of actions which they have or might have had, now existing or arising after the date of the Release Agreement. If the Repayment Amount is not received by the Plan, the Company’s release of claims against Mr. Little will be deemed null and void. The releases do not act to release any rights and interests held by Mr. Little solely in his capacity as a shareholder of the Company. The releases do not act to release any and all rights and claims Mr. Little has if it is ultimately determined that he is entitled to a distribution under the Plan. If a bankruptcy case or insolvency proceeding is brought by or against the Company, the release of Mr. Little’s claims against the Company will be deemed null and void. The Release Agreement contains customary confidentiality and non-disparagement obligations on each of the parties thereto.

This summary description of the Repayment Agreement and the Release Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Repayment Agreement and Release Agreement, which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.


lange kann's nicht mehr dauern...

[R-BgO]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 52.717.603 von R-BgO am 28.06.16 23:27:23

seitdem gab es noch ein paar director resignations;

erkläre das für mich mal zu einer de-facto Insolvenz.


over-and-out