Arise Technologies Corporation (APV.TO)

This is a minor company with a lot of interesting aspects in the solar business. More diversified than many.

Solar. Just got a big grant from the German government to build a plant for building solarium panels. Before getting revenues they have to build the plant, get contracts to sell the product and need to prove that they can keep the costs where they have predicted. This type of stock is not doing well in this market.

Manufactures solar cells. A sleepy name that will do well and will participate in the sector. Will possibly earn $.25 a share in 2 years.

Solar space and alternative energies. Recently raised some money and in the process of building a solar cell plant in Germany to be opened in the middle of 08. Also have technology to give solar cells 18% efficiencies versus the current standard of 15%. Solar silicon can be a risk for them. He has tended to stick with bigger companies and hydropower and LED technology. Too expensive for him.

Has 2 solar Top Picks and this one is more speculative. Has pulled back giving it an attractive buying opportunity. Currently in the process of getting 2 lines for producing solar cells up and running in Germany. They will be making more efficient cells. Short-term efficiency goal is 18% and long-term is 22%.

Lots of positive news/momentum in the solar space and the stock has benefited. Has been good news with respect to contracts and their ability to build out solar capacity. Also looking to new technology for higher efficiency in solar cells. Building a manufacturing plant in Germany, which always creates a little risk in the story. Be prepared for volatility over the next 6 months.