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Beware of the Solar Stock Fad

Dlark: Be careful in your zeal for solar energy. A good portion of the cost of a solar cell goes to energy costs during manufacture. Secondly, there are a lot of toxic chemicals to dispose of also. You cannot just assume a solar cell is better than burning oil.

Beware of the Solar Stock Fad

Your spot on on this column. Like every mania, yes, there is lots of money to be made on certain stocks and at certain timeframes. However, eventually more players jump in the game, increasing supply and lowering the prices producers can charge, eroding margins and profits. When will this happen? Who knows. The key to investing in these companies is to hit the sweet spot and don't get too greedy. Get out before the field gets over-crowded.