These energy stocks look like attractive investment opportunities in August. Energy demand is growing briskly, and that bodes well for the companies producing the hydrocarbons we need today and those delivering the cleaner energy we'll need tomorrow. These energy companies should generate strong returns for investors as a result. TotalEnergies (TTE -0.66%), NextEra Energy (NEE -0.84%), and Brookfield Renewable (BEPC -7.56%) (BEP -6.24%) stand out to a few Fool.com contributing analysts as great buys in the ...

Core Insights - The global energy transition is accelerating with a significant shift towards renewable energy sources like solar and wind, leading to increased demand for energy storage solutions [2][3] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that renewables contributed to nearly three-quarters of the global power generation increase last year, highlighting the interdependence between renewable energy and energy storage [3][4] - Projections indicate that global renewable energy capacity will grow by over 5,500 gigawatts (GW) from 2024 to 2030, with energy storage expected to increase sixfold during the same period [4] Industry Overview - The demand for electricity remains resilient even during economic downturns, driven by industrial growth, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and data center expansion, which further stimulates investments in renewables and storage [5] - Strong policy support, fiscal incentives, and declining installation costs for solar and wind technologies are enhancing the competitiveness of clean energy firms [6] Company Highlights - Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) operates one of the largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power, with nearly 46,000 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity and a diverse portfolio across five continents [7] - In 2024, BEP developed approximately 7,000 MW of new clean energy capacity and secured contracts for an additional 19,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of generation [8] - Vestas Wind Systems, the largest wind turbine manufacturer, has around 56,700 turbines in service, equating to 157 GW, and is expected to avoid 490 million tons of CO2 over their lifetime, reflecting a 25% improvement year-over-year [11] - Nextracker, a leader in solar tracker technologies, has shipped over 130 GW of systems globally and has a manufacturing capacity of approximately 1,500 MW per week [13][14] Financial Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BEP indicates year-over-year sales growth of 14.1% in 2025 and 8.8% in 2026 [10] - Vestas is projected to see a 20.5% and 10.9% increase in sales for 2025 and 2026, respectively, with a long-term earnings growth rate of 33.4% [12] - Nextracker anticipates sales growth of 11.9% and 9.1% for fiscal 2026 and 2027, with a long-term earnings growth rate of 12.4% [15]

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Financial Performance - Funds From Operations (FFO) increased to $371 million, a 10% increase year-over-year, driven by strong hydro performance, stable contracted cash flows, and contributions from new development projects[9] - FFO per Unit increased to $0.56, a 10% increase from the prior year[9] - Available liquidity stands at $4.7 billion, supporting growth initiatives[10] - The company maintains a best-in-class balance sheet with $4.7 billion of available liquidity and virtually no floating rate exposure[15] Operational Highlights - The company has approximately 47,500 MW of total operating capacity[22] - The company delivered ~7,700 MW of capacity during the last twelve months and expects to bring on a total of ~8,000 MW of new renewable capacity in 2025[19] - Actual renewable generation was 9,542 GWh, compared to 8,298 GWh in the same quarter of the previous year[9] Portfolio and Strategy - The company has total power and sustainable solutions assets of approximately $138 billion[22] - Approximately 90% of generation, on a proportionate basis, is contracted for an average term of 13 years, and approximately 70% of revenues are indexed to inflation[27] - The company is executing on its asset recycling program, with expected proceeds of approximately $1.5 billion (~$400 million net to Brookfield Renewable)[19]

Core Viewpoint - AMG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a minority equity interest in Qualitas Energy, a global investment and management platform focused on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure [1][7]. Group 1: Transaction Details - Qualitas Energy's management will retain majority ownership and continue leading day-to-day operations, ensuring operational independence [2]. - The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [4]. Group 2: Qualitas Energy Overview - Founded in 2006, Qualitas Energy has raised approximately €5 billion across six funds, focusing on investments in solar, wind, batteries, hydroelectric power, and renewable natural gas [3][8]. - The firm has dedicated over €14 billion to the energy transition globally, with a portfolio comprising over 11 GW of operational and development-stage renewable energy assets [8]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - The partnership with AMG is expected to enhance Qualitas Energy's investment capacity and align with its long-term objectives in energy transition investing [4][8]. - Qualitas Energy's existing portfolio has generated enough energy to supply 1.2 million homes and has avoided the emission of 1 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent over the past five years [8]. Group 4: AMG Overview - AMG manages approximately $712 billion in assets across various investment strategies as of March 31, 2025, focusing on high-quality independent partner-owned firms [5]. - The partnership with Qualitas Energy will expand AMG's participation in private markets and alternatives [7].

Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) reported first-quarter 2025 operating loss of 35 cents per unit, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 26 cents by 34.6%. The firm reported a loss of 23 cents per unit in the year-ago quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.) Total Revenues of BEP Revenues of $857 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $911 million by 5.9%. The top line also decreased 2.1% from the year-ago quarter's $875 million. Highlights o ...