GLG News by Alternative Energy Experts (North America)

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Dow Solar Ready to "Raise" the Roof

November 12, 2010

Analysis of:DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles Receive UL Certification | www.renewableenergyworld.com

With solar installations becoming a significant factor in new home construction, the market may finally be ready for a photovoltaic product that can replace asphalt shingles. The announcement by Dow Chemical that its Powerhouse PV product has attained UL listing may be another sign that solar may get further mainstreamed into new and existing housing. And this time it will be driven by a global brand with vast building product experience.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

USDA Days of Supply and Ends Stocks:

November 11, 2010

The botton-line is there is not a lot of wiggle room for corn and soybean supplies.We have been in the same spot on soybean stocks and export demand keeps growing.Is this not futures and basis friendly for the strong hands?

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

More Houses Should Mean More Residential Solar n 2011

November 10, 2010

Analysis of:Report: Positive outlook for 2011 residential construction market | www.housingzone.com

A 25% increase from an admittedly low new residential construction base is welcome news. Not only is it a boost for the overall US economy, it provides over 100,000 additional roofs that could receive solar panel installations. Lower prices, improved policies and a realization by prospective home buyers that solar is a desirable amenity that can control maintenance costs are all factors in the growth of this market.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Barrier Removed for State Feed In Tariffs for Solar and Wind

November 10, 2010

Analysis of:Federal Regulator Blasts Open Door to Differentiated Feed-in Tariffs in USA | www.wind-works.org

Feed In tariffs has been the primary way that solar and wind power was financed outside the US, enabling those markets to grow faster, based on performance not compliance. US solar power would especially benefit from FIT's, but fear of running afoul of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has stymied wide spread growth. That may change as FERC has reconsidered and sees no inherent reason why FIT's cannot be levied on a state level.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

USDA Yield Change

November 8, 2010

What has the most recent ten year USDA October to November WASDE yield per acre history shown for corn, soybeans and wheat?This year's harvest pace has been excellent, is there a similar year?How will this impact producer and end user prices?

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Wheat Conditions

October 27, 2010

Analysis of:Most Grains Futures Rise; Livestock Trade Mixed | abcnews.go.com

USDA released its initial winter wheat conditions 10/25/2010 and MGEX has provided harvest conditions and yield history for you. Watch the futures and spreads.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Look to the Southern Hemisphere

October 20, 2010

Even though the futures trade may look at Brazil to corn and soybean plantings, look at Australia and Argentina as they are ib a key wheat production phase.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

Several Surprises Within the Starches via Oct 2010 WASDE:

October 13, 2010

Analysis of:Record grain stocks, scarcity coexist on rigid distribution norms | economictimes.indiatimes.com

Corn's days cushion is at record level lows. Wheat has a decline of 50 days. Rice production is down.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Courts have to restrict EPA to rewrite laws

October 11, 2010

Analysis of:Shootout at the EPA Corral | online.wsj.com

The WSJ Opinion of 11-Oct, page A11, entitled "Shootout at the EPA Corral" is noteworthy and the outcome in the courts will have a significant  positive and/or negative effect on our lame economy.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Statoil and Morgan Stanley to Support PBF Refinery Venture on the East Coast

October 8, 2010

WSJ on 6-Oct, page  B1 reported that PBF got life support from Statoil and Morgan Stanley for their acquisition of the Delaware and Pauslboro NJ refineries from Valero. 

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