Hoku Materials Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of clean energy technology company, Hoku Scientific Inc. (Nasdaq: HOKU), today announced a silicon metal supply agreement that will supply Hoku with guaranteed amounts of metallurgical grade silicon for three years beginning in 2009.

Southwall Technologies, Inc., maker of energy-saving films and glass products, added to its string of increased sales and earnings reports today, with its announcement of third quarter 2008 results. Revenue for the quarter was $10.6 million, up 15% over third quarter 2007 figures. In addition, revenues were up a full 20% for the first nine months of 2008 over the same period last year.

Solar stocks have had an interesting history the last two years. Take First Solar Inc. (FSLR) for instance. From January 2007 to April 2008, the stock boomed more than 900% as demand for renewable energy prices surged along with rising oil prices. However, this growth did come to an end as with most rapid-growth stories and the stock fell from over $300 a share to just $140.

Some companies working to enter a market go the route of establishing a manufacturing base and sales force. Others innovate and sell ideas to more established companies in that marketplace. Still others, however, bide their time looking for the right opportunity, capitalizing on other’s ground work, successes and missteps.

Clear Skies Solar develops new technologies and products to harness the energy of the sun. The company’s unique advantage is their proprietary PV panel mounting systems and trade secrets that reduce the system installation time.

BioSolar, Inc. (BSRC.OB) is pleased to announce that earlier this week it filed a patent application to protect the unique inventions and processes behind its proprietary bio-based backsheet. The extensive patent application is expected to provide BioSolar full protection of its new BioBacksheet™ technology.

ZBB Energy Corporation (AMEX: ZBB), a company focused on providing turn-key energy storage systems and renewable energy generators, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a sales distribution agreement with Zest Energy Pty Ltd. Zest will be responsible for the marketing, selling, and distribution of the ZBB products throughout Australia and New Zealand.

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (CSUN), a manufacturer of monocrystalline solar cells in China, announced this morning that it has signed a seven year sales contract with Wuxi Guofei Green Energy Source Co., Ltd., a Chinese solar energy company.