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One of the most important facets of renewable energy, solar energy stocks are companies that produce electricity by harnessing heat and light from the sun. This is accomplished by the use of solar technology including panels and similar solar architecture. The four types of solar energy are passive solar gain, solar thermal, passive solar power, and passive solar gain. Some of the industry’s most popular stocks are First Solar and Sunrun, two companies that have helped make solar energy production mainstream. Investors can also gain exposure through the Global X Solar ETF.

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3 Solar Stocks Ready to Shine Into the Future

Solar stocks are a long term play, with great growth prospects through 2016. These 3 solar stocks are poised to deliver on the growth.

Should I Buy SCTY Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

SolarCity stock has been on a huge rise this year ... but it also comes with plenty of risk. Should you bet on shining SCTY stock?

SOL Stock – One of the Best Solar Stocks to Buy for 2014

Solar stocks as a whole are sizzling, but turnaround play ReneSola is still cheap. Plus, SOL stock could surge on better-than-expected earnings this week.

5 Solar Stocks That Are Burning Out

Here are five solar stocks that appear problematic and possibly worth a look on the short side as excess optimism gets squeezed out.

Hunting for the Hottest Solar Stocks? Focus on Utilities

The sun is shining on solar stocks like FSLR, CSIQ and SPWR for one big reason: their utility businesses. In fact, they could lead to big profits down the line for investors.

Solar Stocks – JKS Jumps After Posting Profit

Solar stocks are turning heads once again, with strong earnings sending JinkoSolar stock up more than 17% today to bring its year-to-date totals to 460%.

Solar Stocks Are Hot, But CSIQ Is Hotter

CSIQ stock and other solar stocks have surged over the last year. But a return to profitability could have Canadian Solar seeing even more gains.

Solar Stocks Carve Out Big Bullish Patterns Ahead of Earnings

Some of the solar stocks are looking extremely bullish longer-term as momentum remains on their side.

Should You Chase Solar Stocks Into Orbit?

After getting battered in 2012, solar stocks are soaring in 2013. The Guggenheim Solar ETF has doubled YTD, but can it keep up that performance?

Fed Reports, Markets Slip: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Fed minutes sent the markets into the red on Wednesday despite solid earnings news from a major home retailer and a big bump in existing home sales.

GE Is Giving Up on Solar — You Should Too

One day, First Solar will go bankrupt. Don't believe me? The fact that General Electric has given up on the solar industry should speak volumes.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S to Get 150Mbps LTE-A Support

The iPhone 5S could feature LTE-Advance wireless data technology; Apple's Nevada data center to be solar powered; and France raids Apple offices.

Don’t Get Burned by Solar: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

This week, we look at at ways to bundle General Electric and Williams-Sonoma, as well as dividend, clean energy and financial stocks.

Plenty of Sunshine Left on Solar Stocks

Goldman Sachs might be late to the game in touting the solar sector's prospects, but it's certainly not wrong.

Mixed Messages Spook Investors — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

The Fed minutes' revelation of apparent dissent among Bernanke and other members turned a positive morning into broader losses for the major indices.

The Solar ETF Still Is Turned Sunward

Follow-through buying after last Friday's breakout in solar stocks bodes well for the Guggenheim Solar ETF. Just make sure to monitor the broader market, too.

Dow 15000! — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 15000 mark for the first time ever, and the S&P 500 continued its record-setting rally.

Renewables See a Ray of Sunshine … Finally

The MLP Parity Act could be a game changer for the renewable energy industry as well as investors in the beleaguered firms.

P&G Drags Down the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

A disappointing durable goods order report, slower sales at AT&T and weak guidance from Procter & Gamble sent the Dow down on the day.