Until recently, investors were forced to choose among module suppliers for exposure to the solar industry. But SolarCity (SCTY +0.00%) has brought a new model to the market: Leases provide stable and predictable cash flows to SolarCity investors, and with solar installations growing like weeds, the company is building a great base for the future. Fool.com contributor Travis Hoium sat down to discuss why SolarCity is so hot, and talks about other solar companies to watch.
SolarCity Changes the Solar Game
By Travis Hoium – May 30, 2013 at 7:33AM
NASDAQ: SCTY.DL
SolarCity
The leasing business is the future of solar and SolarCity is one of the biggest players.
About the Author
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.