Key Points Plug Power faces an uncertain future. Three storylines will determine Plug Power's fate. 10 stocks we like better than Plug Power › Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) held its IPO in 1999. At the time, investors were enthusiastic about the company's business model, which promised to usher in a new era of renewable energy using hydrogen fuel cells. Within months, shares zoomed higher from a split-adjusted $160 per share to more than $1,300 per share. The excitement did not last. The dot-com bubble ...

In just four months, Plug Power stock rose in value by nearly 300%.Plug Power (PLUG 0.21%) stock has had a number of huge runs over the years. The company is a popular hydrogen stock, a category of business that could grow rapidly as demand rises for renewable energy.This year alone, from trough to peak, Plug Power shares nearly quadrupled in value. Many investors have jumped in hoping that the surge continues. But before you jump in yourself, there are two things you should understand.Can hydrogen power me ...