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Why Solar Energy Stocks Have a Ton of Growth Potential

Solar energy is just getting started and could disrupt energy in the next decade.

By Travis Hoium – Aug 23, 2022 at 4:00PM EST

Solar energy is the most abundant source of energy in the world, but we've only recently begun extracting its value. This video highlights how competitive the solar industry has gotten in the last decade and where investors can find opportunities. 

*Stock prices used were the midday prices of Aug. 22, 2022. The video was published on Aug. 23, 2022.

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Travis Hoium
Travis Hoium is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering solar energy, technology, and growth stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Travis was a mechanical engineer at 3M and founded a virtual reality company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota.
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Travis Hoium has positions in First Solar and NextEra Energy Partners. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Brookfield Renewable Corporation Inc. The Motley Fool recommends First Solar. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Stocks Mentioned

First Solar Stock Quote
First Solar
NASDAQ: FSLR
$195.30
(-2.07%)-$4.12
Brookfield Renewable Partners Stock Quote
Brookfield Renewable Partners
NYSE: BEP
$33.58
(+1.51%)+$0.50
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. Stock Quote
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.
NYSE: HASI
$37.05
(-0.26%)-$0.10
XPLR Infrastructure Stock Quote
XPLR Infrastructure
NYSE: XIFR
$10.62
(-0.66%)-$0.07

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