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What are the best wind power and solar stocks to buy?

Some top picks are Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH). In this piece, we will take a look at the eleven best wind power and solar stocks to buy. For more stocks, head on over to 5 Best Wind Power and Solar Stocks To Buy.

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.

Is wind energy a good investment?

Although wind energy is growing in importance, few companies focus solely on manufacturing wind turbines and components or producing wind energy. Only a couple trade on major U.S. stock exchanges. That leaves investors with few domestic pure-play wind energy investment opportunities.

How many wind energy stocks does ETF hold?

As of mid-2024, it held more than 55 wind energy stocks. Of note, its top 10 holdings included Vestas Wind Systems, Siemens Energy, and NextEra Energy. The ETF has a heavy concentration of foreign-listed wind energy stocks; Denmark-listed wind stocks made up the largest country share of its portfolio, at almost 17%.

Why are solar and wind power companies growing?

This growth comes after the industry contracted during the coronavirus pandemic. Today's piece will focus on both solar and wind power companies, and it will include firms that make equipment for the industry as well as those that harness alternate power sources.

What makes a 'wind stock'?

As with many alternative energy investments, there’s no bright line as to what makes a “wind stock” as opposed to a company that does other things and merely dabbles in this area. Consider General Electric (GE), which is undoubtedly a big player in the wind sector, as its onshore wind segment generates billions each year.