Aug
23
Akeena Solar Installations Ranging from Two Weeks to Six Months
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Stores selling Akeena Solar Inc., products were surveyed this week after the company’s Q2 earnings loss widens to $5.1m. We asked 20 respondents whether they only install their “Andalay” solar power system or are other options offered? We asked how long is the wait time for a residential installation and who is responsible for getting the permit – the homeowner or the dealership? Stores were in various states across the US. We found that 65% of those polled offered other options to installing various solar power systems, not only the Andalay. 30% only offered the Andalay, while 5% only offered Clean Power. Most people, 45% said the wait is only two weeks or less for residential installation. 20% said people wait one to two months, another 20% said three-month wait times were normal and 5% said things could take up to six months. As for permits, 65% said it is the homeowner’s responsibility. 30% said it was the dealerships and 5% said either party could be liable.
Mar
13
Our friends over at TickerMine have run some interesting reports on fuel efficient cars in the current high gas price environment. Sales of alternative fuel cars are still buoyant but could be flattening soon, judging by a recent Tickermine survey. Tickermine surveyed managers at 31 car dealerships around the country and found that cars were in stock, as opposed to two years ago when eager consumers were directed to a waiting list. Asked which was the best-selling hybrid car and the Toyota Prius still trumped the other models with 11 respondents or 35%. The Toyota Camry Hybrid was second most popular with three respondents or 9.6%. The Ford Escape and Ford Focus tied in third place with two respondents each or 6.45% and the Toyota Highlander came in last with one respondent or 3.2%. Asked whether the cars were in stock and an overwhelming 29 respondents or 93% answered yes. Only two respondents or 6.45% answered no. One cited the Ford Escape as sold out, the other cited the Prius 2008.