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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.

Recent Solar Stocks Articles

First Solar Slashes Jobs, Closes Plant

Solar panel maker First Solar (FSLR) is laying off employees and shutting down production lines to trim costs.

Beware of These Natural Gas Victims

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

First Solar, Amazon Dive – Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

First Solar (FSLR) plummets on news that its CEO is leaving, and Amazon is hit hard after the bell on a third-quarter earnings miss and weak guidance.

After Solyndra, Sun May Set on All Solar Stocks

Even before Solyndra, the industry had been facing headwinds -- now even more dark clouds are rolling in. Here's why U.S. solar companies just can't keep up with China.

Evergreen Solar Bites the Dust; Hoku, Ascent Solar Could Be Next

Plunging prices for photovoltaic cells is driving money-losing competitors into the arms of deep-pocketed investors.

Ride a Ryder Option as it Drives Higher

Buy a call option on Ryder System (NYSE: R) and a put on Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL).

Delta, Chinese Solar Stocks Sag to 52-Week Lows

European debt problems keep stock market guessing; Delta, JA Solar and ReneSola reach low points.