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DayStar CEO Issues Operational Update

Dr. John Tuttle, Chairman and CEO of DayStar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSTI), a development stage thin-film solar company, released the following operational update detailing DayStar’s progress over the past several months. In a letter to fellow shareholders, Dr. Tuttle stated: “I am eager to share with you our progress since my last corporate update in April. Energy markets worldwide are in a heightened state of awareness as the realities of fuel supply and energy dependence erode the stability of our livelihoods. Concurrently, interest in clean energy, and specifically photovoltaics, is at an all time high. However, the industry is challenged with delivering product in response to this demand. “The traditional Silicon solar cell and module sector is experiencing a serious pinch in the supply of raw Si feedstock. Cell manufacturers, like DayStar Technologies, that do not depend on Si feedstock see a significant window of opportunity to meet the escalating demand for product, and experience growth and expand our market share in the process. The challenge then becomes one of technology readiness, capital investment and infrastructure expansion in a timely manner. This will be the theme of my correspondence today as I summarize both the successes we have realized and […]

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IFOAM to Foster Organic Agriculture in Africa

Recognizing the booming growth and potential of organic agriculture for contributing to the Millennium Development Goals in Africa, the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) has established an Africa Organic Service Centre (AOSC) in Dakar, Senegal. In close cooperation with the 66 IFOAM member organizations in 22 African countries and the IFOAM AOSC advisory committee, the new office will serve as the taking-off point for strategic efforts to facilitate growth and development of the African organic sector. Chido Makunike, a recognized leader in the African environmental and organic initiatives is leading the charge. He notes, “The greatest challenge of the IFOAM AOSC is to connect and bring together the diversity of the organic agricultural sector in Africa into a coherent and unified continent-wide movement.” The initial scope of the IFOAM AOSC’s activities will focus on the expansion of communications to IFOAM members and likeminded organizations, enhancing the visibility of organic agriculture in Africa and the promotion of continent specific development initiatives such as the development of regional organic standards, facilitation of local and export markets, and the increased recognition of the role organic agriculture plays in enhancing food security, to name a few. “Significantly, the IFOAM AOSC has the […]

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