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Solar Stock Picks Poised for Rebound

"One sure sign of better days ahead is that the solar sector has recently attracted interest from one of the world's most respected investors, Warren Buffett." - 01/04/2013

US Energy Independence: The Next Big Thing for 2013?

Energy investment is about more than just the commodities; it's about growth. That's why, for example, the emerging economies theme has been an important one for investors who know that every business and modern home in Brazil, Russia, China or on the African continent will need to keep the lights on somehow. But the next big thing for 2013 may be in our own backyards: the drive toward U.S. energy independence. How feasible is this goal, and how can investors profit from it? With this question in mind, The Energy Report looked back at some of the most memorable interviews of 2012 for expert advice on how to get positioned. - 12/27/2012

Election Results Bode Well for Renewables

"The tricky part will be translating the ability to work together into real policy drivers for renewables." - 11/14/2012

Election Roundup: Who Are the Winners and Losers in Energy Markets?

Energy policy was a pivotal issue in this year's presidential election, with Obama favoring clean energy, Romney championing coal and both candidates emphasizing the need for U.S. energy independence. President Barack Obama took the opportunity to reaffirm his stance in his victory speech, calling for bipartisan collaboration to face challenges, including "freeing ourselves of foreign oil." But he made no further mention of his energy policy agenda. What's next for energy investors? - 11/08/2012

Japan Solar Silver

The Solar Silver Thrust

"In early July, Japan announced that utility companies would be paid three times more for electricity sourced from solar. It's widely expected that the premium will ignite the use of solar power—and solar uses a lot of silver." - 10/05/2012

Renewable Power Is Coming Back

"Prices are falling and there are clear industry front-runners. The question is: Which form of power will achieve grid parity first?" - 09/23/2012

Solar Investment Opportunities

"While panel and cell manufacturers are barely treading water these days, installers, engineering firms and tech plays are cleaning up." - 09/18/2012

Energy Storage Technology Recharges

"Considerable momentum is building behind newer energy storage technologies like advanced batteries." - 07/09/2012

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Alternative Energy Stock Outlook

"Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been directly related to the state of the economy and inversely related to the prices of petroleum products. But other macroeconomic uncertainties are weighing on the sector's fortunes." - 07/02/2012

Why Solar and Natural Gas Will Be Central to US Energy Policy

"The development of hydraulic fracturing technology shares the spotlight with solar photovoltaic as the greatest revolution in energy in the last 50 years." - 06/12/2012

Who's Funding the Green Energy Revolution?

"While Europe attracts most of the investment, the renewable energy sectors of emerging economies such as India and China have been given the biggest boost." - 06/12/2012

Investing in Alternative Energy Stocks: Five Solar Power Winners

"It has been a tough year for solar power. Solyndra famously imploded, the price of polysilicon dropped 60% and a glut of natural gas has made it the 'new' alternative energy source. But make no mistake about it: Solar power stocks are going to be long-term winners." - 05/18/2012

Is It (Finally) Time to Buy the Solar Industry?

"High oil prices haven't yet turned solar stocks around, so what catalyst will finally move solar power off of its lows?" - 04/18/2012

Alternative Energy Stock Outlook

"Going forward, we expect to see a paradigm shift from a market hoisted by growing governmental/institutional support to one of stable growth." - 04/03/2012

How to Profit from the Energy Efficiency Boom

"Companies in this segment could be key components in a time of high energy prices, helping to stretch supplies in all forms of energy." - 03/21/2012

Solar Competes with Natural Gas

"There's no doubt that there's still plenty of money to be made in solar. You just have to know where to look, and of course, not get caught up in all the hype." - 01/23/2012

Winners and Losers Emerge for Renewable Energy in 2012

"Wind turbine makers, solar panel manufacturers, biomass pellet producers and other supply-chain companies, along with project developers, have shared in the good times, with plenty of prosperity to go around." - 12/27/2011

Europe's Struggles Are a Warning for Alternative Energy Investors

"Yes, a transition to non-fossil fuels would improve environmental prospects and may help markets like the U.S. become less reliant on imports. But such moves have large price tags." - 12/16/2011

Renewable Investments Growing Fast

"By 2020, expanding investments in wind and solar power projects could rise to $395 billion." - 11/17/2011

An Unlikely New Supporter for Alternative Energy

"With the Obama Administration emphasizing a move to alternative and renewable fuel sources, the military is on board. Well, sort of." - 10/25/2011

Renewable Energy and Government Subsidies Go Hand-in-Hand (for Now)

"The post-coal age is coming fast. But can renewable energy sources make it in the market without government help?" - 10/04/2011

The Power Sector Shakeup

"There is a revolution unfolding in the generation of electricity. As it unfolds, it will also change the world of investing." - 09/27/2011

Finding the Silver Lining in Solar Industry's Storm Clouds

"The outlook for solar-related businesses in your region may be brighter than you think." - 09/26/2011

Scotland Turns to Middle East to Drive Renewables Investment

"First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to announce a series of measures designed to support the country's fast expanding low-carbon economy." - 09/26/2011

Solar Power Excelling at U.S. Schools

"As schools battle with budget deficits and look to educate students about renewable energy, this rapidly growing market has attracted solar developers." - 09/21/2011

Green Energy, the Cost-Efficient Option

"Green energy is suddenly drawing sustenance in a swath of the economy that today seems like a barren desert: the devastated housing market." - 09/21/2011

China Closes Solar-Panel Plant After Protests

"The decision is an indication of the growing power of environmental protesters to sway government policy in China." - 09/19/2011

Japan Must Revise Renewables Law

"Japan's new feed-in-tariff energy law will need attractive pricing and revisions to flesh out of vague renewable energy goals." - 09/14/2011

China Uses Feed-In Tariff to Build Domestic Solar Market

"Project developers here can sell electricity generated from the sun to utilities at a price of about $0.15 per kilowatt-hour." - 09/14/2011

Europe's Energy Mix

"Although photovoltaic power installation doubled from 2008 to 2010, coal, gas and oil account for 61% of Europe's electricity generation." - 09/13/2011

The Start of an Energy Storage Breakthrough

"A tiny upstart company just made a major move toward revolutionizing energy storage. The cost of renewable energies could come down dramatically, making them viable competitors in the energy marketplace." - 09/05/2011

A New Kind of Hybrid: Solar and Geothermal Working Together in Nevada

"The hybrid geothermal-solar plant: a new spin on an old idea that could help utilities move away from coal and natural gas-power plants." - 08/31/2011

Solar May Produce Most of World's Power by 2060, IEA Says

"The scenario suggests investors able to pick the industry's winners may reap significant returns as the global economy shifts away from fossil fuels." - 08/29/2011

Future Is Bright for Solar Power

"Canada has the solar resources to be a world leader." - 08/22/2011

Solar Energy Cost Hits Par with Coal Fuel

"The cost of solar power in parts of New South Wales has for the first time crept below that of coal-fired electricity." - 08/18/2011

Technology to Harness Solar Energy After Sunset

"SolarPLUS technology will reduce the cost of renewable power for utilities' customers by increasing a plant's capacity factor." - 08/10/2011

On the Money: Reading Up on Green Investing

"The green revolution has fueled a strong interest in potential investment opportunities, particularly in the renewable energy sector." - 08/08/2011

Solar Panels Become a Cash Cow for Some Texans

"Despite Houston's sweltering heat, Grady Hill hasn't paid an electric bill since 2009. Solar panels and an energy-efficient home make more power than he uses for most of the year." - 08/03/2011

$50M to Aid U.S. Solar

"The DOE's SUNPATH program was started to help the U.S. achieve gains in solar manufacturing." - 08/03/2011

Calif. Governor Vows to "Crush" Foes of Renewable Energy

"Brown's goal is to build 12,000 MW of distributed renewable energy, extending former Gov. Schwarzenegger's target of 5,000 MW by 2020." - 07/28/2011

U.K. to Plug Solar Tariff Loophole

"The Department of Energy and Climate Change aims to prevent developers from snapping up higher tariffs for projects of commercial size." - 07/28/2011

Alternative Energy Stock Outlook

"Although the recent thaw in oil prices is casting a shadow over alternative energy stocks, they still remain above historical levels." - 07/27/2011

Wind Power Wants U.S. Oil Tax Break

"Wind power companies want to follow in tapping a Reagan-era tax break for oil and gas companies." - 07/20/2011

Solar Panels Offer Passive Energy Bonuses

"Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on roofs are doing a good job of keeping houses and buildings cooler in summer and warmer in winter." - 07/20/2011

Bold Policy Lures Solar Leasers to Maryland

"The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) deemed Maryland a national industry leader." - 07/18/2011

Can the Groupon Model Help Scale Solar?

"Group-purchasing mania may advance solar installations on commercial roofs." - 07/13/2011

MIT Demos Solar Panels Printed on Paper

"MIT researchers show solar panels can be printed on cheap materials." - 07/12/2011

Harness the Sun to Create Clean Fuel

"UK scientists study artificial photosynthesis as means to make green fuels." - 07/05/2011

Women Overlooked in African Climate Change Projects

"The links between large institutions administering the funds and the people on the ground are missing." - 06/29/2011

Google's Clean Energy Report Shows Potential for Profits

"Saving the world could also save us a lot of money." - 06/29/2011

Middle East's Push Toward Renewables

"With ever-rising oil prices, a green transformation is a distinct possibility for the Arab world." - 06/21/2011

Amid Boom, U.S. Solar Energy Fears End of Gov't Incentives

"The industry could fall short of long-term goals if two key federal programs dry up." - 06/20/2011

Russia, China Build Energy Partnership

"The nations form long-term strategic energy partnership." - 06/16/2011

Pentagon Presents Its First Energy Plan

"Plan aims to benefit both the battlefield and budget-conscious DC." - 06/15/2011

DOE Sets Aside $2B for Solar

"Mojave Solar Project is expected to generate electricity for 53,000 homes annually." - 06/15/2011

Oklahoma Tribe Unveils Solar Energy Project

"Solar energy fits in with cultural values, economic development plans." - 06/15/2011

Military to Spend Billions on Renewables

"Rise in military applications to shape the future of clean energy." - 06/14/2011

Google Creates $280M Solar Power Fund

"SolarCity is known for its lease programs that allow customers to avoid heavy upfront expenses." - 06/14/2011

NJ Scales Back Renewables

"Governor Christie plans to scale back NJ's renewable energy standard." - 06/13/2011

The UK's Energy Triple Treat

"A new UK generator harnesses energy from sun, wind and rain." - 06/13/2011

MENA Set for Solar Boom

"An estimated 80,000 jobs could be created in the MENA region by 2025." - 06/08/2011

China Agrees to End Domestic Wind Power Subsidies

"The WTO prohibits government programs that give preferences to companies using local products, such as China's 'indigenous innovation' program." - 06/07/2011

Swiss Solar Researchers Break World Record

"This could enable low-cost solar electricity in the near future." - 06/01/2011

Solar-Install Industry Ripe for Consolidation?

"Consolidation may bring competitive advantages in solar-space sectors." - 05/31/2011

Spanish Solar Plant Well Worth Its Salt

"A Spanish solar plant is set to power homes even during the night." - 05/25/2011

Japan Plans Solar Panels for All New Buildings

". . .Japan intends to continue operating nuclear plants after confirming their safety." - 05/23/2011

IPCC Stresses Policy's Role in Advancing Renewables

"Renewables could provide nearly 80% of global energy supply by 2050." - 05/11/2011

Green Energy from City Skylines

Projects that use renewable energy discreetly are key to future innovations. - 05/11/2011

Renewables Could Provide 77% of World's Energy by 2050

"Public policy, not resource availability, will expand or constrain development." - 05/09/2011

Cities Gather to Accelerate Solar Energy

"Emerging concerns include zoning, financing and unwieldy permitting processes." - 05/04/2011

Solar, Energy Storage Boost U.S. Cleantech Investment

"U.S. venture capital investment in cleantech companies increased by 54% to $1.14B in Q111." - 05/02/2011

Solar Results to Spotlight Italy Turmoil, Costs

"Rising material costs and government cuts may upstage first-quarter numbers." - 04/27/2011

Will Home Depot Kill the Residential Solar Market?

"The entry of big box stores into the market will further legitimize the industry. We haven't even scratched the surface." - 04/25/2011

Solar Panels Boost Home Values

"Study shows solar panels pay for themselves in resale value; some homeowners even see profits." - 04/21/2011

Solar Module Price Could Drop 20% in 2011

"Suppliers are cutting prices in reaction to pullbacks in subsidies and increased production capacity." - 04/20/2011

EU Tells Italy to Keep Solar Incentives Stable

"Investors fear government will introduce an annual limit on installed photovoltaic capacity, braking sector growth." - 04/18/2011

Ag Will Have a Role in Growing Alt Energy

"Ag could play a prominent role in U.S. energy production over the next 20 years." - 04/18/2011

Green Architecture Builds Momentum

"The green market represented 28%–35% of nonresidential construction in 2010." - 04/18/2011

California Gov to Sign Renewable Energy Bill

"Brown plans to sign legislation Tuesday that would require California utilities to get one-third of their power from renewable sources, giving the state the most aggressive U.S. alternative-energy mandate." - 04/12/2011

Why Google Is Investing $168M in a Giant Solar Farm

"Every indication is that by 2013, the solar industry will be booming. The only thing that can stop Google now? Turtles." - 04/11/2011

DOE Announces $113M in Solar Funding

"Grants will support development of advanced solar photovoltaic-related manufacturing at consortiums in California, New York and Florida." - 04/06/2011

Rick Rule: Silver Linings

If the clouds of crisis enveloping Japan, the Middle East and North Africa hold any silver linings, they may be in the form of opportunity for resource investors, particularly in the uranium, oil, natural gas and alternative energy sectors—at least that's how Rick Rule sees it. The widely known and well-respected founder of Global Resource Investments returned to cyberspace this week for a webcast wherein he explored some of the investment implications of these recent crises. In this Energy Report exclusive, Rick shares his insights and investment ideas. - 03/24/2011

German Investors Look to Renewables for Returns

"Royal Bank of Scotland sees demand revival in demand for structures and indexes linked to solar and renewable energy." - 03/23/2011

First Ever Hybrid Solar Plant Opens in Florida

"Florida puts its reputation as the Sunshine State to good use." - 03/21/2011

Japan Nuclear Crisis Mixed Message for Renewables

"Crisis to fuel interest in renewables but sharpen coal, oil and gas demand." - 03/14/2011

Marine Corps Builds Huge Solar Station on Landfill

"System to save U.S. Navy $336,000 per year." - 03/14/2011

IEA Finds Vast Solar Potential in Middle East, Africa

"The region could generate 100 times the combined electricity consumption of MENA and Europe." - 02/16/2011

Abu Dhabi Planning Solar Energy-Generating Pyramids

"Project aims to harness energy, attract tourism with award-winning structures that double as sundials, lunar calendars." - 02/10/2011

DOE Launches Solar Power Initiative

"Initiative aims for 75% reduction in photovoltaic solar energy systems costs." - 02/07/2011

Should Solar Stocks Trade on Rising Oil?

"The facts don't support the rhetoric, but the rhetoric may support trading action." - 02/02/2011

NASA Launches First-Ever Solar Sail

"Spacecrafts no longer require heavy fuel for inter-star excursions." - 01/26/2011

Germany Trims Solar Subsidies

"High demand has driven down costs, making it possible to move up planned subsidy cuts without curbing the sector's growth." - 01/24/2011

New Reactor Harnesses Sun's Energy like Plants

"Ceria-fueled reactor mimics photosynthesis in plants." - 01/20/2011

U.S. Seals Energy Deals as Hu Arrives for Visit

"Both sides have been sparring over clean-energy development." - 01/19/2011

U.S. and China Clash on Energy

"The envisioned energy partnership between the two nations has largely evaporated." - 01/17/2011

Weekly Clean Energy Roundup

"From car shows to wind farms, clean energy makes strides." - 01/12/2011

Solar Cell Production Equip. to Grow 34% in 2011

"Massive increase in solar production in 2010 as sales rose over 100%." - 12/29/2010

China Bests U.S. in Clean Energy

"China's push for new technologies has the U.S. scrambling to catch up."