Electronics giant Sharp is considering selling its U.S.-based solar energy development business Recurrent Energy, and at least one news report says the buyer could be Canadian Solar (CSIQ). The Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday that Osaka, Japan-based Sharp had agreed to sell Recurrent Energy to Guelph, Ontario-based solar company Canadian Solar for about 30 billion yen ($247 million) in a deal expected to be completed early next year. A
Solar stock prices were down Friday after OPEC members on Thursday opted to keep their production ceiling unchanged despite plunging oil prices. First Solar (FSLR) stock was down 5% near 49 in midday trading on the stock market today. SolarCity (SCTY) was down 3% near 55; SunEdison (SUNE) was down 5% near 21; and SunPower (SPWR) was down 4% near 28. Canadian Solar (CSIQ)was down 11% near 24. The Guggenheim Solar ETF (TAN) was down 5% near 36.
Solar stock prices were down Friday after OPEC members on Thursday opted to keep their production ceiling unchanged despite plunging oil prices. First Solar (FSLR) stock was down 5% near 49 in midday trading on the stock market today. SolarCity (SCTY) was down 3% near 55; SunEdison (SUNE) was down 5% near 21; and SunPower (SPWR) was down 4% near 28. Canadian Solar (CSIQ)was down 11% near 24. The Guggenheim Solar ETF (TAN) was down 5% near 36.