3 High-Growth Stocks in Clean Energy: Solazyme Inc (SZYM), SolarCity Corp (SCTY) and KiOR Inc (KIOR)

This means that KiOR has managed to produce a renewable crude oil substitute. Even without subsidies, KiOR can turn a profit as long as oil stays at or above $70 a barrel. The first large commercial plant has started producing renewable oil, and it’s currently being optimized to reach targeted yields and utilization rates. As the commercial economics are proven at scale, I think KiOR will end up being a profitable enterprise after 2015. The company should be considered a start-up.

KiOR Inc (NASDAQ:KIOR) had revenues of $1.2 million in 2012, and expects just under $18 million for 2013.

As an amateur on clean energy, I think that Solazyme Inc (NASDAQ:SZYM) and SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY) are compelling investments. I am sure they have the chance to convert themselves into great companies given their market positioning, the quality of their management, and the quality of their business partners.
KiOR Inc (NASDAQ:KIOR) also looks like an interesting proposition, but it’s way too soon to tell how the renewable oil market will develop in the US.