Released on: February 14, 2008, 10:07 am

Press Release Author: InvestorIdeas.com

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: Investors Get Encouraging Signs for Solar Technology

Press Release Body: POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC--Feb 14, 2008 --
www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com,
a leading investor news and research portal for the renewable energy sector within
Investorideas.com, presents a sector close-up on solar stocks. First Solar was the
bright star of the sector, leading solar stocks on a rally reminding investors of
the performance and gains of 2007.

Renewable Energy Stocks solar expert, J Peter Lynch, commented, \"First Solar\'s Q4 07
announcement today dramatically exceeded the street\'s general consensus resulting in
an 20% gain in the stock which was oversold technically in the short term.\"

Mr. Lynch went on to say, \"More importantly their announcement of full scale
production and the resultant drop in cost per watt showed investors encouraging
signs of PV technology reaching grid parity in the not too distant future and
opening up an even more promising future for solar companies worldwide.\"

Sector Close-Up as of Trading February 13, 2008:

First Solar, Inc.(Market, News) beat the street and rewarded investors with a $52.90
(30.13%) gain with earnings of $62.9 million, 77 cents per share, compared with $8
million, or 12 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter. The rally continued in
after market trading with additional gains. Revenues for the fiscal year ended
December 29, 2007 were $504.0 million, up from $135.0 million in fiscal year 2006.

According to the company\'s press release, quoting Michael J. Ahearn, Chief Executive
Officer of First Solar, \"During the fourth quarter of 2007 we benefited from the
full capacity and economies of scale of our Frankfurt/Oder plant. This combined with
continued throughput and conversion efficiency gains afforded us strong operating
leverage and decreased our manufacturing cost per watt by 12% year over year to
$1.12 per watt in the fourth quarter of 2007, further solidifying our cost
leadership position in the industry.\"

Clear Skies Solar, Inc. (OTC BB:CSKH.OB ) had a daily gain of 5.71%. According to
Ezra Green, "FSLR earnings are further proof that the Solar sector is viable AND
here to stay. We at CSKH are committed to the growth of solar energy by introducing
new technologies and innovative methods of integrating solar technology into every
sector of the commercial & industrial arena, we applaud their success.\"

Akeena Solar Inc. (Market, News ) closed up 5.56%.
Evergreen Solar Inc (Market, News) shares were up 1.23 (12.17%) and another 2.20% in
after market trading.
LDK Solar ADR (Market, News) had gains of $2.12 (6.32%).
Canadian Solar Inc. (Market, News) radiated, up $2.60 (12.87%).
China Sunergy Company Ltd. (Market, News) was another bright star up 6.87%.
SunPower Corporation (Market, News ) followed the pack with an $8.82 (12.37%) gain.
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (Market, News) rallied up 16.6 %.

\"The solar industry is well on its way towards attaining a significant presence
within the broader electric power industry, and as evidenced by the rise in reported
revenues by solar manufacturers, is poised for continued strong growth over the
foreseeable future,\" stated Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc.(OTCBB:XSNX). \"Grid
parity, supported by a global drive to reduce green house gases, government
incentives, and aggressive corporate cost-cutting plans, should be attained within
five years and drive further impressive solar growth. In my opinion the sky\'s the
limit for solar\'s future. We\'re very excited about leveraging our experience with
amorphous thin-films to build and operate a module manufacturing facility and begin
delivering much needed product into this market in early 2009,\" concluded Djokovich.


For investors following solar stocks, the RenewableEnergyStocks.com website provides
a comprehensive list of photovoltaic and solar stocks to research.

Investorideas.com and RenewableEnergyStocks.com will be hosting an online investor
conference, March 21, 2008, giving investors free online access to industry and
investing perspective in the greentech sector.

Solar companies Akeena Solar(NASDAQ:AKNS), Clear Skies Group Inc (OTCBB: CSKH) and
XsunX:(OTCBB: XSNX) will present in the company of some of the leading experts in
the industry. Conference Info:
http://www.investorideas.com/Forums/Portals/Green2.aspx

Featured Showcase Solar Company: Clear Skies Solar, Inc. (OTC BB:CSKH.OB ) through
its wholly owned subsidiary, Clear Skies Group, Inc., provides full-service
renewable energy solutions to commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients
across the country. CSG was incorporated in 2003 and launched formal operations in
2005. During that time period, CSG developed its proprietary systems, obtained
licenses and certifications, and acquired technologies that could maximize the
impact of its construction expertise on the renewable energy sector. CSG has become
one of the premier solar electric installation companies in the country. More info
can be found on the Investorideas.com Company Showcase, or the company website at
www.clearskiesgroup.com.


Featured Showcase Solar Company XsunX: (OTCBB: XSNX) Based in Aliso Viejo, Calif.,
XsunX is developing amorphous silicon thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) solar cell
manufacturing processes to produce TFPV solar modules. To deliver its products the
Company has begun to build a multi- megawatt TFPV solar module production facility
in the United States to meet the growing demand for solar cell products used in
large scale commercial projects, utility power fields, and other on-grid
applications. Employing a phased roll out of production capacity, it plans to grow
manufacturing capacities to over 100 megawatts by 2010. More info on XsunX, Inc. can
be found on our media profile at: http://www.investorideas.com/co/xsnx/default.asp
or http://www.xsunx.com/


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