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What are hydroelectric stocks?

Hydroelectric stocks are publicly traded companies whose business involves converting the energy of falling water into electricity. This list was last updated on 11/20/2020. One of the world’s largest and most controversial hydroelectric projects, Three Gorges Dam spans the Yangtze River in Sandouping, Yichang, Hubei, China.

What are the top-tier green energy stocks?

Top-tier green energy companies include: Data source: Ycharts. Market cap data as of April 17, 2024. Here's a closer look at these leading renewable energy stocks. 1. NextEra Energy NextEra Energy (NEE 1.37%) is one of the world's largest producers of wind and solar energy.

Are wind power stocks a good investment?

For investors looking to play alternative energy, Forbes Advisor has chosen wind power stocks that we believe provide a unique opportunity for investors. The following companies all operate at reasonable scale and provide an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future. *All data is sourced from StockRover, current as of May 31, 2024.

How fast is renewable power generation growing?

Renewable power generation is growing quickly. Here are ways to get in on the action. From 2023 to 2025, the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects solar power generation to grow 75%. Renewable energy and fossil fuel stocks often trade inversely to each other.

Is GE a wind stock?

While those revenue numbers are larger than the entire operations of a few stocks on this list and the stock is incredibly liquid and widely held, the reality is that wind is not a significant driver of GE’s success as a corporate entity. In other words, while stocks like GE may be more prominent or easy to trade, they are not truly “wind stocks.”

What is a wind power producer?

Wind power producers: These companies own and operate turbines that produce wind energy, which they sell to end users, such as electric utilities and large corporate buyers. Most wind producers sell power under government-regulated rate structures or long-term, fixed-rate power purchase agreements (PPA) that generate steady revenue.