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Bloomberg New Energy hat eine Zusammenfassung der Aussichten im Solarsektor,die besser seien als Wind
http://about.bnef.com/press-releases/...-wind-in-2013-for-first-time/Perhaps more importantly, Bloomberg reports that solar firms may finally be on track to regain profitability. That could mean finally adding some solar power to a portfolio.
The Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSE:TAN) is still the easiest and broadest way to play the sector. The fund is up an astonishing 110% year-to-date. Yet, with capacity still rising, more gains could be had. The ETF holds 29 different solar firms- including Yingli Green Energy (NYSE:YGE) and Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ). Expenses run 0.70%, which is a bit high. However, the fund has ample volume versus the other main competitor in the space- the Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (NYSE:KWT).
For investors, it maybe finally time to bet on the solar players like Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL) or even the stalwart of the industry- First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR). Like many of the other solar firms, FSLR was hit hard the last couple of years. However, its thin film technology is still one of the cheapest and most efficient on the market. Secondly, the firm?s position of operating installation sized solar facilities on behalf of utilities is a big win for shares. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, roughly 452 MW of the 832 MW installed during the second quarter was in utility scale projects. First Solar shares currently can be had for a P/E of just 10. Cheaper than rival SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR).
Finally, both Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT) could be buys as they produce the equipment needed to make solar panels and wafers. With the glut gone, they could see more orders coming from the solar space as capacity finally begins to ramp up.
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