Continue reading LDK Solar (LDK): 'One Stop Shop'

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"Ultracapacitors are lighter and more powerful than batteries, 10 times more powerful by size as well as 10 times lighter," notes Brendan Coffey.

The editor of Cabot Green Investor explains, "Within this market, Maxwell Technologies (MXWL) is a San Diego-based company whose patent-protected ultracapacitors are denser -- and therefore able to hold more energy -- than those of its competitors.

"In a simplified comparison of how powerful and quick Maxwell's ultracaps are, a lead acid battery takes 10 hours to fully charge. A lithium ion battery will charge in about an hour.

Continue reading Maxwell Technologies (MXWL): Bet on Better Batteries

Maxwell Technologies (MXWL): Bet on Better Batteries originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"The 'sleeper' story of 2011 will be cellulosic ethanol, a biofuel made from the sugar in plants (instead of the starch in corn)," says Andy Obermueller.

The editor of Fast-Track Millionaire explains, "New EPA rules increase the amount of ethanol that can be blended with gasoline by +50%, and federal law calls for the nation to produce gobs of this so-called 'advanced biofuel.'

Continue reading Top Picks 2011: Dyadic International (DYAI)

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"Cameco (CCJ) is a Canadian miner and the second largest producer of uranium in the world," says Brendan Coffey.

The editor of the Cabot Green Investor explains, "However, the company is more than just a uranium miner. It also operates further up the nuclear supply chain, and has a goal of continuing to expand its related services.

"The company delivered 16% of world demand in 2009 and is aiming to double production by 2018. It has 'proven and probable' uranium reserves of 480 million pounds, enough to meet nearly three years of current global demand.

Continue reading Rising Uranium Prices Power Cameco (CCJ)

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"China is quickly becoming the global leader in the development and production of alternative energy technologies," says Keith Fitz-Gerald.

The editor of The New China Trader suggests, "One way to play the trend is with Advanced Battery Technologies (ABAT), which engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of rechargeable polymer lithium-ion (PLI) batteries.

"Founded in September, 2002, Advanced Battery Technologies is officially based in New York. However, it also keeps executive offices in Beijing and Hong Kong, while its manufacturing facilities are in China -- so for all intents and purposes this is a Chinese company.

Continue reading China Expert Charges Up Advanced Battery (ABAT)

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"The real magic behind lithium is that, pound for pound, this featherweight metal can store more electric energy than just about any other material," notes Nathan Slaughter.

The editor of The ETF Authority explains, "That has made lithium the battery maker's best friend. And portable electronics, power grid infrastructure and hybrid vehicles are a powerful 1-2-3 punch that could send demand soaring.

"Unlike gold, silver and other metals, it's virtually impossible to invest directly in lithium. There are no lithium trading pits, no futures contracts, and no way to take physical possession. Global X Lithium Fund (LIT), a recently launched exchange-traded fund, is the next best thing.

Continue reading Global X Lithium (LIT): The Future for Batteries?

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Continue reading Cree (CREE): LEDs for the 'Green Revolution'

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Continue reading Cameco (CCJ): The 'Superman' of Uranium Stocks

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Continue reading NextEra Energy (NEE): A 'Bargain' in Utilities

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The editor of Global Changes & Opportunities explains, "EnCana (ECA) is my top choice as a natural gas investment. Long-term investors should be well rewarded for buying the stock at its current low price.

"During the past two years, there has been a revolution in the ability to extract natural gas from shale deposits, of which the U.S. and Canada have huge quantities.

Continue reading EnCana (ECA): 'Top Choice in Natural Gas'

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The contributing editor to The Money Map Report explains, "The 'Sisters' owned pretty well all of the world's oil reserves. They had the world's best oil extraction and refining technology. They marketed the product to motorists, power stations, chemical companies, and all other users of the black gold. They made consistent profits, grew steadily as oil consumption increased, and paid good dividend."

Continue reading Suncor (SU): A 'Must-Have' Energy Holding

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The editor of The Wealth Advisory explains, "While some think the nuclear revival is something new, this is one bandwagon we have been on for years. In recent years, the industry has been slowly rebuilding itself providing investors with a future growth opportunity."

Continue reading McDermott (MDT): A nuclear option

McDermott (MDT): A nuclear option originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"Like all commodities, sugar prices are affected by the worldwide supply and demand of sugar. When there's a glut of sugar, prices fall. When sugar crops are threatened or supply is tight, sugar futures rise. That's what is happening now.

Continue reading Cosan (CZZ): 'Sweet' Trade on Sugar, Ethanol and Brazil

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This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

Michael Cintolo, editor of The Cabot Market Letter and The Cabot Top Ten Report, looks to the alternative energy sector for his favorite investment idea for 2010.

The growth stock expert explains, "I consider American Superconductor (AMSC) to be the #1 wind power story in the market today." Here's his review.

Continue reading Top Picks for 2010: American Superconductor (AMSC)

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This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"Looking for a way to bet on a continued rebound in technology stocks, a rise in worldwide demand for energy, and China ... all in one?" asks small-cap growth stock expert Jim Oberweis Jr.

The money manager and editor of The Oberweis Report suggests, "Take a look at American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC), my choice for the top idea for 2010.

Continue reading Top Picks for 2010: American Superconductor (AMSC)

Top Picks for 2010: American Superconductor (AMSC) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"The Energy Security Act of 2007 has received little investor attention; however, it contains provisions that are likely to lead to significant returns for investors," suggests Andy Obermueller.

In his Government-Driven Investing, he notes, "The law codifies the federal production targets for biofuel, which we believe presents a real opportunity for Vernenium (VRNM)."

Continue reading Top Picks for 2010: Verenium (VRNM)

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"The U.S. Energy Department is sponsoring a race to develop an obscure industrial process -- carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) -- and the winners of the race will receive $1.4 billion -- yes, billion, with a B," says Andy Obermueller.

In Government-Driven Investing, he says, "My pick to profit from among the 12 companies selected to compete in this scientific 'Olympiad' is Praxair (NYSE: PX)."

"This industrial-gas company owns hundreds of CCS patents, technology that could turn a coal-fired power plant -- about the dirtiest thing in the world, emissions-wise -- into one of the cleanest.

Continue reading Praxair (PX): The 'race' for carbon capture

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Andy Obermueller is the chief investment strategist of an intriguing new service that focuses on developing government legislation to find investment opportunities.

In his Government-Driven Investing the advisor looks at Praxair (NYSE: PX) as a play on clean coal technology, more-technically known as carbon capture and sequestration. Here, he explains the opportunity:

"U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced an $8.4 million project to ensure that the nation's innovators are up to speed on the latest carbon-capture and sequestration technology.

Continue reading Praxair (PX): Clean coal play on cap-and-trade

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"Maxwell Technologies (NASDAQ: MXWL) provides R&D services to the U.S. military and other government agencies; it's become the world's leading authority on ultracapacitors," says Timothy Lutts.

In The Cabot Stock of the Month report, he explains, "Ultracapacitors are handy little electronic devices that store and release electric energy more efficiently than batteries; they can be 10 times lighter than batteries and store and distribute energy 10 times more effciently than batteries."

"So what are ultracapacitors good for? Today, Maxwell-the primary American ultracapacitor manufacturer-is focusing its efforts on two fast-growing young industries: wind turbines and hybrid/electric vehicles.

Continue reading Maxwell (MXWL): Bet on a better battery

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"The way to win in solar is to invest in the industry leaders and SunTech Power Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: STP) is a big as they come," says growth expert Toby Smith in his ChangeWave Investing.

"China will surpass the US as the world's largest market for wind turbines -- after doubling wind power capacity in each of the last four years.

"Chinese government mandates for cleaner energy are a big factor driving the blossoming wind and solar projects, but other forces are at work, too. Chinese power companies are loaded with cash and state-owned banks are eager to lend them more money.

Continue reading Suntech (STP): The way to win with solar

Suntech (STP): The way to win with solar originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.