In this article, we are going to discuss the 8 best wind power and solar stocks to buy right now.
According to the International Energy Agency, the global power demand is set to grow at an average annual rate of 3.5% over the rest of this decade. This is driven primarily by the surging industrial use of electricity, the continued popularity of electric vehicles, higher air conditioning use, and the rapid expansion of data centers amid the ongoing AI boom.
Meeting such a heavy demand sustainably requires continued investments in clean, affordable, reliable, and renewable sources of power. As a result, the global power generation from renewables is now in the process of overtaking generation from coal, after virtually drawing level with it last year. This momentum is set to continue, with the IEA expecting the world’s renewable power capacity to surge by almost 4,600 GW between 2025 and 2030, with most of this growth coming from utility-scale and distributed solar PV.
The rapid progress of the clean energy sector is also reflected by the S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index, which measures the performance of companies in global clean energy-related businesses from both developed and emerging markets. The index has surged by just over 15% since the beginning of 2026, compared to gains of around 3.6% posted by the overall S&P 500 during the period.
With that said, here are the Best Clean Energy Stocks to Buy Now.
Our Methodology
To collect data for this article, we used our stock screeners to identify solar and wind energy stocks with the highest number of hedge fund holders at the end of Q4 2025, as per the Insider Monkey database. We then limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. The following are the Best Clean Energy Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
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8. Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE:BEPC)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 25
Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE:BEPC) operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and decarbonization solutions. The company’s diversified portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar, distributed energy, and sustainable solutions across five continents.
On April 16, JPMorgan slightly lifted its price target on Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE:BEPC) from $48 to $49, while keeping an ‘Overweight’rating on the shares. The target boost, which indicates an upside of almost 16% from the current share price, comes as the analyst firm adjusted its estimates in the clean energy and power infrastructure space as part of a Q1 preview.
JPMorgan expects a strong flow of catalysts in the sector, with the ongoing data center deal announcements and increasing order volumes likely to continue supporting the positive market sentiment. The analyst firm also expressed its continued preference for companies that maintain a strong exposure to US-based manufacturing, diversified end markets, and robust balance sheets.
Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE:BEPC)’s cash flows are tied to long-term contracts with corporations and utility companies, allowing the stock to support its strong annual dividend yield of 3.71% and placing it among the 15 Utility Stocks with Highest Dividends.
7. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEDG)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 35
A global leader in smart energy technology, SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEDG) designs, develops, and sells direct current optimized inverter systems for solar photovoltaic installations.
On April 16, JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEDG) from $32 to $35, while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating on the shares. The move comes as the analyst firm revised its targets in the clean energy and power infrastructure group as part of a Q1 preview.
On the other hand, Goldman Sachs turned bearish on SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEDG) on April 14, downgrading the stock from ‘Neutral’ to ‘Sell’, while also cutting its price target from $36 to $31. The trimmed target indicates a downside of over 21% from the current levels.
The downgrade comes as part of a broader research note previewing Q1 results in the solar sector. According to Goldman Sachs, SEDG currently trades at the highest price-to-earnings multiple among its peers in the solar equipment industry. Moreover, the analyst firm believes that growth in the company’s core end markets is likely to fall short of the current consensus expectations.
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