Solar stocks

People have more reasons than ever to turn to solar energy. Aside from reducing their carbon footprint and saving money on their electricity bill, consumers can actually earn returns on their solar panels! With 72.2 gigawatt hours worth of solar energy generation (up from 891 gigawatt hours in 2009), mass adoption is right around the corner. Given the consumer trends and growing push for sustainable energy, solar stocks could be solid long-term investments. Some of best-performing solar companies include Vivint Solar (VSLR), Enphase Energy (ENPH), Solaredge Tech (SEDG) and Vivopower International (VVPR).

Solar Stocks: Wait Out the Tariff Wars

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
New U.S. duties on subsidized Chinese solar panels could do more harm than good.

U.S. Imposes Solar Tariffs; China Unhappy

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Department of Commerce hit Chinese solar panels with a 30% tariff on Thursday, promoting allegations of protectionism from China's Ministry of Commerce.

3 Solar Trades Searching for a Silver Lining

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amid a torturous season for solar stocks, three more report this week with expected losses -- options traders can capitalize with these plays.

Betting Against First Solar Bears Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
If its earnings have even a hint of good news, a rally in the beaten-down shares is possible. If you're willing, now's the time to make that bet.

First Solar Turns to Catch Shifting Rays

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company plans to focus on developing solar power plants and offering services to utilities rather than just selling solar panels.

First Solar Slashes Jobs, Closes Plant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Solar panel maker First Solar (FSLR) is laying off employees and shutting down production lines to trim costs.

Beware of These Natural Gas Victims

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Falling prices amid a growing glut are spreading lots of pain, and not just among nat gas and coal stocks. Here are three other sectors getting slammed.

Why You Must Sell or Short Solar Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Solar is a sucker's bet, unless you're short. The technology is simply too expensive and too reliant on government subsidies just to get folks to consider it.

Natural Gas: Winner by Default?

By James Mack, InvestorPlace Contributor
Smart, routine use of natural gas for transportation is still a long way away, but its prospects beat any other source you can name.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the S&P 500 experiencing only its second losing week of the year, it's a good time to be talking about alternatives to individual stocks.

China Hits Markets, Materials — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The prospect of a cooling China gives Wall Street a chill. But some Chinese solar shares soared after a smaller-than-expected U.S. tariff ruling.

A Reality Check for the Solar Panel Industry

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Investors interested in solar companies in '12 won't just need to be good stock-pickers: They'll need to decide what type of investor they are.

5 LEAPS for Leap Year

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's easy to use options to enhance your buy-and-hold strategy. Here are 5 longer-term option trades to do just that.

Why Are So Many 2011 Losers Rallying Now?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caveat emptor: This trend is mostly a New Year's reallocation by institutional and hedge fund managers -- which could turn on a dime. Be ready to bail fast.

Solar Stocks Flare Up — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Two pieces of positive news send JinkoSolar, First Solar and other solar stocks skyward Wednesday after months of battering throughout the sector.

The Sun Also Rises for Solar Stocks

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The latest plunge looks grim for solar stocks, but a few bits of info lost between the headlines could point to better times ahead -- making now the time to buy.

Is It Time to Call the Bottom in Solar Stocks?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Solar stocks have plunged all year, but one famed analyst believes the sector will shine again. Here's why and when.

First Solar Hitting a Dark Patch

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
There’s still some downside left in FSLR before it has a chance of getting to its (heavily discounted) target price.

4 Solar Energy ETFs That Are Losing Power

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Solar panels are too high in supply, and the recent bad press of First Solar and Solyndra aren't helping things -- so beware these solar-heavy ETFs.
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