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Why Efficiency Is Becoming Increasingly Important in Solar Energy
Solar energy has gotten really, really cheap in the last decade and it's causing some unusual changes in the industry. A commodity solar module costs about $0.35 per watt today, or around $100 for....
This Week in Solar
Earnings season is over and it seems most of the market is slowing down before the end of summer. But the solar industry continues to make news, both good and bad.This week, the industry showed....
3 High-Yield Utility Stocks
Utilities are often great options for income investors. That's because these entities typically generate stable cash flow by providing recurring services to customers such as distributing....
What Does First Solar's Future Really Look Like?
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) is clearly the most valuable solar manufacturer in the world today. The company has built the most profitable business in solar energy on the back of thin-film....
Is This High-Yield Dividend Stock a Buy?
Believe it or not, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivering wood pellets has turned into a huge business. As power companies in Northern Europe are forced to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and....
What First Solar's Management Wants You to Know
First Solar's (NASDAQ: FSLR) second quarter earnings report was widely seen as a sign the solar company's future is getting brighter by the day. And in a lot of ways that's true. To give a little....
3 Bargain Stocks You Can Buy Today
Yes, you can still find stocks for a bargain these days. It's just getting harder to find them because the overall market is trading at such a premium right now. If you want to do a little digging....
India Could Be Solar Energy's Next Oasis
Two years ago, India's solar market was basically non-existent. According to the World Resources Institute, the country had 2.9 Gigawatts (GW) of solar installed at the end of 2015, about as much....
This Week in Solar
The week in solar was dominated by testimony before the U.S. International Trade Commission, which took place Tuesday. I won't rehash my article from earlier this week, but industry observers and....
3 Energy Stocks With Dividends Yielding More Than 5%
Finding energy stocks with high dividend yields and stable businesses is tough today. Many oil companies are spending more on dividends and capital expenditures than they make in operating cash....
How and Where Solar Tariffs Would Disrupt the Solar Industry
On Tuesday, the U.S. International Trade Commission held the first public hearing on Suniva and SolarWorld's Section 201 trade case, asking for tariffs or a price floor on solar imports. The two
SunPower Opens Pilot Plant Ahead of Next-Generation Solar Module
SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) is always pushing the envelope when it comes to solar efficiency, and that focus may finally be starting to prove valuable to the company and its investors.After
3 Stocks You'll Brag About Owning Someday
Some investments become living legends. The biggest winners started small, quiet, and maybe even hated before finding that golden business vein that led to 500% returns in a decade.The trick with
3 Stocks With Tesla-Like Return Potential
In recent years, Tesla has shaken up the auto industry, demonstrating the viability and commercial success of its luxury Model S sedan and Model X crossover SUV, and proving that an electric car can
What to Know About the Potential Sale of 8point3 Energy Partners
It has been known for months that First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) wanted to sell its stake in the yieldco 8point3 Energy Partners (NASDAQ: CAFD) as it shifts gears from building solar projects to selling
This Week in Solar
Solar earnings season is in high gear. (I've covered First Solar's (NASDAQ: FSLR) improved guidance, SunPower's (NASDAQ: SPWR) reduced guidance, Vivint Solar's (NYSE: VSLR) transition to solar sales
Polarizing Results for Two Solar Companies
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) and SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) reported earnings last week, and the market sent the stocks flying by double digits in opposite directions.In this Industry Focus segment, Motley
Should Investors Worry About Enviva Partners' Growth Stalling in the Second Quarter?
Enviva Partners (NYSE: EVA) looks like an incredibly compelling stock to own if you are looking for a high-yield investment. It has a lot of the qualities you want from a master limited partnership
The 5 Largest Solar Projects in the World (and the U.S. Doesn't Hold the Title)
Image source: First Solar.The U.S. used to be the home of some of the biggest solar farms in the world and really pioneered the solar industry as we know it today. Modern solar cells and manufacturing
Pioneer Natural Resources Down 13% in 1 Day
Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) reported earnings this past week, and the market took to the news like a cat to water. In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Energy, Motley Fool analysts Sean
SunPower Corporation Eyes Yieldco Sale and New Products in 2017
After a big quarter from First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) last week, expectations for solar's high-efficiency manufacturer SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) have gone up in the market. Depending on how
Here's Why Pacific Ethanol Rose as Much as 31.6% Today
Shares of Pacific Ethanol (NASDAQ: PEIX) leapt nearly 32% this morning after investors decided two straight days of big declines was a bit overdone. The ethanol producer reported second-quarter 2017
Here's Why Green Plains Partners LP Rose 10.7% in July
Shares of Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) rose nearly 11% last month on news that management had decided to increase the quarterly distribution. It wasn't much -- only an additional penny per
Why SunPower Corp.'s Shares Plunged 21% Today
Shares of solar manufacturer SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) fellen as much as 20.8% in trading Wednesday morning after the company reporting second quarter earnings. At 11:55 a.m. EDT shares were
3 Solar Stocks for Heading Into the Third Quarter
The solar industry has had its share of ups and downs the past few years. Over capacity, excessive leverage, and other concerns had dimmed the sector's outlook, causing steep declines in solar stocks