Renewable Energy Investments
May 8, 2009 by Chris Hunter
Filed under Clean Energy, Wind Energy
If you’re here, I don’t have to tell you about the growth potential of renewable energy.
But I will.
Here are some forecast growth charts for several major renewable energy industries. They’re the perfect illustration of both future clean energy use and investment potential.
The use of wind power, for example, will grow 143% by 2015, from 120,000 megawatts to 294,000 megawatts.
Wind investment return, if played correctly, could net the same yield or better.

Geothermal energy is also slated for major growth, though it won’t be as rapid.
That industry will grow 56% in the next few short years. There are only a handful of major players there, so profits will be more concentrated — provided you know where to look.
Here’s the chart of projected geothermal growth:

But the easiest and highest gains will be found in the solar sector, which will grow 374% in the same time, from 15,000 installed megawatts to over 294,000.
Take a look:

The point is. . . all forms of renewable energy will be drastically expanded in the next five years.
The companies that make it happen will rake in billions. And you can harness some of that for yourself by investing in the right cleantech stocks.
To green energy, and green profits,
Chris
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