Top 6 renewable energy stocks to watch in 2025

What are renewable energy stocks?

Renewable energy stocks are the shares of publicly listed companies involved in producing, developing and distributing energy from renewable sources.

Billions of dirhams are spent on solar, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal energy research, development and solutions annually – and that’s just in the UAE. It’s a booming business globally, especially considering the growing demand for cleaner energy solutions.

Why trade renewable energy stocks?

For some people, the idea of sustainable and ethical stock trading is important. For others, it’s the rise of the industry that indicates strong potential returns on renewable energy stocks.

Trading renewable energy stocks can help diversify a trader’s portfolio, giving them a new sector in which to invest. Plus, whereas the traditional energy market is experiencing a period of volatility, clean energy shares might provide a stabilising effect on portfolios.

Advantages of renewable energy stocks

Aside from the ethical advantages of stock trading renewable energy shares, there are a few other pros:

• Diversification: By trading renewable energy stocks, you’re adding an additional sector to your portfolio. And considering the volatility of traditional energy stocks at the moment, diversifying into clean energy might be a good play
• Dividends: Many renewable energy companies pay dividends. On our list, most of our six stocks do – with the exception of Ørsted and Adani Green
• Government support: The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 is high on the government’s list of priorities, and those who trade clean renewable energy stocks can reap benefits
• Growing demand: In Dubai, our population is increasing rapidly, and to maintain energy production, we must look to other, cleaner sources. The same can be said for the rest of the world, where energy needs are rising faster than authorities can accommodate using traditional energy

Risks of renewable energy stocks

As with any stock trading, there are inherent risks involved in clean energy shares, like volatility, which the market faces, as it’s still very much in a growth phase. Other potential cons include:

• Political uncertainty: In late August 2025, US President Donald Trump announced plans to block solar and wind power projects in the US. Political uncertainty, particularly at the moment, can greatly affect the companies involved in clean energy, which, in turn, can hurt their share prices
• Extreme weather conditions: As weather conditions grow more extreme, harnessing and producing clean energy, such as wind and solar, may become trickier to do
• Regulatory changes: Governments around the world are doubling down on their commitments to using cleaner energy, but with this will arrive changes in laws and regulations, which could have a negative effect on renewable energy companies and their stock prices as they try to keep up

Top 3 renewable energy stocks for stock traders to watch in 2025

We chose these three companies based on their past six-month share price performance, indicating it might be a good time to buy their stocks. However, remember that past performance is not an indicator of future earnings, and all trading, whether directly or via CFDs, comes with inherent risks.

All figures are accurate as of 26 November 2025.

Overview of the stocks in this section

Of the stocks we think are good picks for stock traders, you can buy NextEra Energy and Brookfield Renewable Partners through us.

1. NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE)

Focus: Wind, solar and battery storage developer/operator

Market cap: US$176.67 billion¹

NextEra is widely regarded as one of the most resilient long-term plays in the global renewable-energy market, thanks to its scale, diversified operations and consistent track record of growth.

As the parent company of Florida Power & Light and NextEra Energy Resources, it occupies a unique position as both a regulated utility and a global clean-energy developer. This dual structure tends to appeal to stock traders who want the stability of steady cash flows combined with the upside of a fast-growing renewables portfolio.

Its focus on long-term contracted revenue – often through multi-decade power purchase agreements (PPAs) – has historically supported predictable earnings and helped insulate the business from short-term energy-price volatility.

NextEra is attractive to stock traders because it combines strong ESG credentials with classic utility-style defensiveness. Its history of dividend growth and investment in high-quality renewables infrastructure makes it a preferred choice for those seeking long-term exposure to clean energy rather than short-term price moves.

Highlights:

• A blend of stability and growth, with its established utilities plus fast-growing renewable energy parts of the business
• Owns and operates the largest electric utility in the US, as well as one of the country’s largest nuclear fleets²
• Its past six-month stock price has grown by 27.05%³

2. Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSE: BEP.UN)

Focus: Hydro, wind and solar owner/operator

Market cap: C$11.31 billion⁴

Brookfield is one of the world’s most diversified renewable-energy platforms and a popular choice among long-term, income-oriented stock traders.

Its portfolio spans hydroelectric, onshore wind, solar, distributed solar and energy-storage facilities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Its hydro assets, many with 50–100-year asset lives, give the business a stable cash-flow foundation not commonly found in other renewables operators.

Brookfield also regularly acquires underperforming assets or platforms with expansion potential, then applies its operational expertise to enhance returns. This ‘value-add’ approach tends to appeal to stock traders who want exposure to renewable energy but prefer a manager with a proven ability to generate returns across business cycles.

Its distributions, supported by long-term contracts and diversified revenue streams, offer stability, while ongoing expansion into solar, wind and storage provides long-term growth potential.

Highlights:

• Its FY25 Q3 results showed revenue of C$1.596 million – an increase of C$126 million over the same period in 2024⁵
• Its stock price has increased by 20.14% over the past six months⁶

3. Goldwind Science & Technology Co Limited (SZSE: 002202)

Focus: Wind turbine manufacturer and project developer

Market cap: CN¥59.23 billion⁷

Goldwind is one of China’s largest wind-turbine manufacturers and a major global competitor in both onshore and offshore wind. Its strengths lie in scale, long-term industry presence and technical expertise in wind-turbine design.

For stock traders, Goldwind offers exposure to the rapidly expanding Asian renewables market, particularly China’s large-scale wind-power buildout, which remains one of the most active in the world.

Unlike pure renewable-energy developers, Goldwind operates primarily as an equipment manufacturer with additional service and maintenance revenue streams. This model can provide a more stable long-term earnings base, as service contracts often span decades and generate recurring income.

The company’s growing global footprint – including projects across Latin America, Africa and Europe – adds further diversification.

Goldwind’s appeal lies in its exposure to structural global growth in wind power, especially in emerging markets. It can offer better long-term scalability than smaller manufacturers and more durable revenue than highly cyclical project developers.

Highlights:

• Invests heavily in research and development (R&D), particularly in large-capacity turbines and smart-wind technologies
• While the Chinese regulatory environment and price competition introduce some risk, Goldwind’s market share, manufacturing efficiency and established supply chain make it a noteworthy stock trading candidate
• Its stock price has grown by 65.06% over the past two quarters⁸

Top 3 renewable energy stocks for CFD traders to watch in 2025

We selected these three companies based on their latest six-month stock price performance, which has seen volatility, presenting opportunities for CFD traders. However, as with the shares we selected for stock traders, keep in mind that past performance is not an indicator of future earnings, and all trading comes with risks.

All figures are accurate as of 26 November 2025.

Overview of the stocks in this section

You can CFD trade Ørsted and JinkoSolar through us.

1. Ørsted (CSE: ORSTED)

Focus: Offshore wind developer/operator

Market cap: DKK175.20 billion⁹

Ørsted is the world’s leading offshore-wind developer, and this sector positioning naturally creates meaningful volatility, making it appealing for CFD traders.

The company is heavily involved in large-scale offshore projects across Europe, Asia and North America, and its share price often reacts strongly to policy changes, contract awards, cost inflation and tender results. Its stock is sensitive to interest-rate environments, commodity-price fluctuations and updates to offshore-wind auctions. As a result, the company frequently experiences short-term price swings that can create opportunities for CFD trading.

Another driver of volatility is its project pipeline. Announcements related to construction delays, cost overruns, partnership agreements or funding decisions often trigger immediate market reactions.

Highlights:

• Ørsted is deeply tied to government policy across multiple jurisdictions, elections and policy revisions – all influencing trading opportunities
• In November 2025, it announced it would be the first energy company in the world to finish a green transformation with a 98% carbon emissions reduction¹⁰
• Its seen major volatility since the beginning of the year, with a substantial dip in stock price in early August

2. JinkoSolar Holding Co Limited (NYSE: JKS)

Focus: PV module manufacturer and energy storage integrator

Market cap: US$1.30 billion¹¹

JinkoSolar is one of the world’s biggest solar-module manufacturers – and one of the most volatile. This makes it a strong candidate for CFD traders looking for liquid, news-sensitive instruments.

The solar manufacturing sector is cyclical and highly competitive, and JinkoSolar’s share price frequently responds to changes in supply-chain dynamics, silicon pricing, export demand and policy announcements from China, the US and Europe.

The company’s rapid production scaling, entry into energy-storage solutions and heavy investment in next-generation solar cell technologies can cause large swings in sentiment. For example. when JinkoSolar announces new efficiency records or major sales contracts, the stock can rise sharply. Conversely, price compression, inventory challenges or trade-tariff news can create pronounced downward movements.

Highlights:

• Solar manufacturers are sensitive to shifts in global oversupply and changes in input costs, adding another layer of volatility
• Total revenues were down 25.2% year-on-year (YoY) for Q2 and Q3 of FY25¹²
• Its stock price has increased over the past two quarters, but has seen frequent ups and downs during this period, much of it over the past month (October to November 2025)

3. Adani Green Energy Limited (NSE: ADANIGREEN)

Focus: Utility-scale solar and wind developer

Market cap: ₹1.64 trillion¹³

Adani Green is one of India’s fastest-growing renewable energy developers, with a large pipeline of utility-scale solar and wind projects.

Its rapid expansion, ambitious targets and connection to broader market sentiment surrounding the Adani Group contribute to above-average share-price volatility.

The company’s stock tends to react strongly to major project announcements, financing developments, regulatory news and company-wide updates related to the parent group. India’s evolving renewable-policy landscape, with news such as auction results, tariff changes or government energy announcements, can trigger short-term opportunities.

Another volatility driver is the company’s aggressive growth strategy. Its reliance on large capital expenditure and project milestones means the market closely tracks financing decisions, commissioning updates and operational performance metrics.

Traders can often find opportunities during periods of heightened news flow or when market sentiment toward emerging-market renewables shifts.

Highlights:

• While the company has strong long-term ambitions, short-term market perception –both positive and negative – can create frequent CFD trading setups
• TotalEnergies is planning to divest up to 6% of its stake in Adani Green, which totals roughly US$1.14 billion¹⁴
• In its latest earnings results, it revealed its down 20.84% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 1.54% down YoY¹⁵

How to trade renewable energy stocks with IG UAE

CFDs

1. Open a CFD trading account with IG UAE
2. Search for renewable energy stocks on the IG platform
3. Decide whether to go long (buy) or short (sell)
4. Choose your position size
5. Set stop-loss and limit orders
6. Place your trade and monitor it

Stock trading

1. Open a stock trading account with IG UAE
2. Search for renewable energy stocks
3. Choose the stock you want to buy – try our stock screener
4. Determine how many stocks you want to purchase
5. Place your order
6. Monitor your investment and collect any dividends

FAQs about renewable energy stocks

Footnotes
 

1. TradingView, November 2025
2. NextEra, October 2025
3. TradingView, November 2025
4. TradingView, November 2025
5. Brookfield Renewable Partners, September 2025
6. TradingView, November 2025
7. TradingView, November 2025
8. TradingView, November 2025
9. TradingView, November 2025
10. Ørsted, November 2025
11. TradingView, November 2025
12. JinkoSolar, November 2025
13. TradingView, November 2025
14. Market Screener, November 2025
15. Money Control, October 2025
16. TradingView, August 2025