The TFN Complete Guide to Wind Energy Stocks
Today's Financial News - Posted May 6, 2009
With $93 million in U.S. stimulus dollars directed toward wind power, a huge potential for gains awaits the savvy investor. To help you find the perfect investment, below is a list we compiled of each and every wind energy-related stocks we could find currently trading on U.S. exchanges for over $1.
*Please note: All market cap amounts and share prices listed are accurate as of September 21, 2009.
A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ:APWR)
Market Cap: $352.92 million
A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. opened a wind plant this year that has the capacity to produce 1,125 megawatts annually. They are also working with GE Transportation on a joint venture wind turbine gearbox assembly plant.
Stock price: $10.47
http://www.apowerenergy.com
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV)
Market Cap: $631.09 million
AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, makes and maintains small wind turbines to mount on buildings.
Stock price: $29.34
http://www.avinc.com/
AES Corporation (NYSE:AES)
Market Cap: $9.46 billion
The AES Corporation currently produces 1200 megawatts at its wind production facilities. By 2010, through expansion in the U.S., China, Bulgaria, and Scotland, the company hopes to increase their wind generation by another 410 megawatts.
Stock price: $14.19
http://www.aes.com
American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC)
Market Cap: $1.50 billion
American Superconductor Corporation markets electrical systems used in wind turbines, sells power electronic products that regulate wind farm voltage and allow for their connection to the power grid, and provides consulting services to the wind industry.
Stock price: $34.05
http://www.amsc.com
Ameron International Corporation (NYSE:AMN)
Market Cap: $757.61 million
Ameron International Corporation manufactures wind towers.
Stock price: $82.21
http://www.ameron.com/
Argan, Inc. (AMEX:AGX)
Market Cap: $176.52 million
Argan, Inc.’s subsidiary Gemma Power Systems California, Inc. is working with Invernergy Wind LLC to build wind farms in the mid-west. The estimated output is 300 mega watts.
Stock price: $13.00
http://www.arganinc.com/
Broadwind Energy Inc. (OTC:BWEN)
Market Cap: $814.35 million
Broadwind Energy Inc. manufactures towers for wind turbines.
Stock price: $8.43
http://www.broadwindenergy.com
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:BAM)
Market Cap: $13.12 billion
Brookfield Renewable Power, though currently focused on hydroelectricity, plans to acquire productive wind lands for profitable wind farms.
Stock price: $22.95
http://www.brookfield.com
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK)
Market Cap: $20.42 billion
Duke Energy Corporation has been steadily acquiring wind-power generation projects. Currently they have 500 megawatts from wind-power and an additional 5,000 megawatts in development.
Stock price: $15.75
http://www.duke-energy.com/
EDP Energias de Portugal SA (OTC:EDPFY)
Market Cap: $13.32 billion
EDP Energias de Portugal SA has a U.S. portfolio in the works for 1,050 megawatts of wind capacity.
Stock price: $44.73
http://www.edp.pt/
El Paso Electric Company (NYSE:EE)
Market Cap: $789.66 million
El Paso Electric Company’s Hueco Mountain Wind Ranch is expected to eventually power approximately 500 households.
Stock price: $17.56
http://www.epelectric.com
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A. (NYSE:EOC)
Market Cap: $12.95 billion
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A. (Endesa Chile) is an electric generation company with operations in Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Peru. The company engages in hydroelectric, thermal electric and wind power generation.
Stock price: $47.38
http://www.endesa.cl
FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE:FPL)
Market Cap: $22.45 billion
FPL Group, Inc.’s NextEra Energy Resources is the largest generator of wind and solar power in North America. The company operates 65 wind farms in the U.S. and Canada that produce more than 6,500 net megawatts.
Stock price: $54.56
http://www.fplgroup.com/
General Electric Company (NYSE:GE)
Market Cap: $174.07 billion
General Electric Company’s GE Energy division has wind manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Germany, Spain and the United States. Its wind turbines have rated capacities ranging from 1.5 to 3.6 megawatts.
Stock price: $16.38
http://www.ge.com/
GreenHunter Energy, Inc. (AMEX:GRH)
Market Cap: $43.57 million
GreenHunter Energy, Inc. is a renewable energy company. Currently, with six wind projects, the company has another six in the works.
Stock price: $1.97
http://www.greenhunterenergy.com/
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)
Market Cap: $1.12 billion
Hexcel Corporation manufactures composites for wind turbines. The company recently began construction of a plant to produce prepregs that allow for high strength to weight ratios – perfect for large wind turbine blades.
Stock price: $11.63
http://www.hexcel.com
International Power plc (OTC:IPRPY)
Market Cap: $7.32 billion
International Power plc has wind assets throughout the world producing 1,255 megawatts (gross) of power.
Stock price: $48.08
http://www.internationalpowerplc.com
IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS)
Market Cap: $222.80 million
IXYS Corporation manufactures semiconductor products for wind turbines.
Stock price: $7.25
http://www.ixys.com
Juhl Wind Inc. (OTC:JUHL)
Market Cap: $41.35 million
Juhl Wind Inc. provides consulting services for wind farm projects in the Midwestern U.S. The company also markets small wind turbines for on-site energy generation.
Stock price: $2.00
http://www.juhlwind.com/
Kaydon Corporation (NYSE:KDN)
Market Cap: $1.13 billion
Kaydon Corporation is the largest supplier of wind turbine bearings in North America.
Stock price: $34.12
http://www.kaydon.com
Mass Megawatts Wind Power Inc. (OTC:MMGW)
Market Cap: $6.09 million
Mass Megawatts Wind Power Inc. develops wind energy turbine production equipment and sells wind-generated electricity.
Stock price: $0.90
http://www.massmegawatts.com
MasTec, Inc. (NYSE:MTZ)
Market Cap: $885.85 Million
MasTec, Inc. builds and maintains utility infrastructure for wind farms.
Stock price: $11.70
http://www.mastec.com
Nacel Energy Corporation (OTC:NCEN)
Market Cap: $24.42 million
Nacel Energy Corporation maintains wind power generation projects in Kansas, Texas and the Dominican Republic.
Stock price: $1.12
http://www.nacelenergy.com/
Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR)
Market Cap: $891.91 million
Otter Tail Corporation electric division owns 88 megawatts of wind generation. By 2010, the company expects 15% of it retail needs to be met by renewable resources.
Stock price: $25.15
http://www.ottertail.com
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC)
Market Cap: $2.93 billion
Owens Corning manufactures composites used in the manufacturing of blades and poles of wind turbines.
Stock price: $22.95
http://www.owenscorning.com/
Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR)
Market Cap: $1.54 billion
Portland General Electric Company is a publicly owned electric utility in the State of Oregon. It has completed phase 1 of 3 for its Biglow Canyon Wind Farm. By late 2010, it is estimated that the Farm will supply electricity to 100,000 homes.
Stock price: $20.53
http://www.portlandgeneral.com/
Siemens AG (NYSE:SI)
Market Cap: $82.38 billion
Siemens Energy division builds wind turbines.
Stock price: $95.08
http://www.siemens.com
SKF AB (OTC:SKFRY)
Market Cap: $7.42 billion
SKF AB is a global supplier of bearings for wind turbine generators.
Stock price: $16.29
http://www.skf.com/
Timken Company (NYSE:TKR)
Market Cap: $2.30 billion
The Timken Company manufactures tapered and cylindrical roller bearings for use wind power gearboxes.
Stock price: $23.78
http://www.timken.com/
Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN)
Market Cap: $1.45 billion
Trinity Industries, Inc. manufactures steel wind towers.
Stock price: $18.35
http://www.trin.net
Woodward Governor Company (NASDAQ:WGOV)
Market Cap: $1.68 billion
Woodward Governor Company manufactures wind turbines.
Stock price: $24.66
http://www.woodward.com/
Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE:XEL)
Market Cap: $9.10 billion
Xcel Energy Inc. is a utilities holding company. Its currently planning wind farms in Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming.
Stock price: $19.96
http://www.xcelenergy.com/
Zoltek Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZOLT)
Market Cap: $379.74 million
Zoltek Companies, Inc. operates through wholly owned subsidiaries marketing technology and advanced materials. Its products are carbon fibers used in a range of commercial products, and technical fiber for heat-resistant applications.
Stock price: $11.04
http://www.zoltek.com
Read these other TFN Complete Guides:
The TFN Complete Guide to Lithium Stocks
The TFN Complete Guide to Stem Cell Companies Part 1: Share prices above $50
The TFN Complete Guide to Stem Cell Companies Part 2: Share prices between $10 and $50
The TFN Complete Guide to Stem Cell Companies Part 3: Share prices between $1 and $10
The TFN Complete Guide to Stem Cell Companies Part 4: Share prices below $1
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May 9th, 2009 at 5:41 am
Great article! Some very interesting options on a growing and promising industry ranging from $1.00 up to $50 + for all types of investors. . .Very nice
May 27th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
I’ve been looking at alternative investments for a while now. What a nice find this site is! Thaks for all the great information!
September 14th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Glad to find someone is putting positive suggestions forward. Am interested in Canadian stocks – some you list may be on the TSX? idm
September 17th, 2009 at 11:40 am
just what the “wind doctor” ordered! this category of stocks -wind energy- promises some better than average profits. i am the wiser to have this list in hand. thanks so much
November 30th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Great list of wind generation companies. Makes research much easier as we head to this clean and available power source.