In an article over at Kiplingers, Laura Cohn discusses some renewable energy plays that could begin running again due to Obama’s clean energy policies, which include deriving 10% of electricity from renewable energy sources within just the next few years.
– Vestas Wind Systems (VWSYF.PK)
The Danish company trades on the pink sheets and is the world’s leading supplier of wind turbines with a market share of 23%
– First Solar (FSLR)
Has emerged as one of the top solar companies with the lowest manufacturing costs in the industry. John Walton (of Walmart fame) is a founding investor and still owns a large portion of the company.
For those looking for more diversification within the clean energy industry..
– First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN)
– Claymore Global Solar Energy ETF (TAN)