Investing in alternative energy
Solar towers, wave farms, electric cars, and 'smart grids' all have the whiff of science fiction about them. But oil price spikes, geo-political instability and climate change have all contributed to the urgency to find clean, green, renewable energy sources. And now the alternative energy sector has the backing of the world's governments, it has an unstoppable driving force behind it - so investing in green energy has never made more sense.
Recent articles
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(25 November 11)
James McKeigue on the new energy technologies that could transform the way we power our economies - and generate big profits for smart investors.
(28 October 11)
New technology is changing the game for energy providers, says James McKeigue. Here he focuses on natural gas and finds the best stocks to play the sector's rapid growth.
(08 September 11)
India is in desperate need of energy. And it aims to make up much of the shortfall with renewables. Here, Tom Bulford looks at one small-cap company that is poised to profit from India's fast-growing wind energy sector.