Several high-profile solar companies recently reported earnings, and although these companies posted mixed results for the most recent quarter, there's no denying that Wall Street has been turning its face toward the sun and bidding up the shares of solar stocks.
So, what's the latest earnings front from stocks in the solar space, and why do the shares of some of the hottest solar stocks continue to shine? More importantly, should you own solar stocks right now, and if so, which ones should you make room for in your portfolio?
Let's grab out sunglasses and take a closer look at five solar stocks to see which ones can heat up our portfolio best.
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Stock #1: Akeena Solar (NASDAQ: AKNS)
Stock #2: Evergreen Solar (NASDAQ: ESLR)
Stock #3: First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR)
Stock #4: SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWRA)
Stock #5: Suntech Power (NYSE: STP)










