"A green, renewable energy economy isn't some pie-in-the-sky, far-off future - it is now. It is creating jobs - now. It is providing cheap alternatives to $140-per-barrel oil - now. And it can create millions of additional jobs, an entire new industry, if we act - now. ~ Excerpts from the speech, 'A Serious Energy Policy for Our Future' by Barack Obama, US President on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wind energy is emerging as the world leader in the energy market. As per the reports of The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the global trade association for regulating wind energy affairs, 40GW of new wind energy capacity is to be added in the world energy market in 2011. Moreover, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) recently reported on April 28 that the US wind power industry installed 1,100 MW and 5,600 MW of wind capacity in the first and second quarters of 2011 alone. The potential of wind energy market is tremendous and it is noteworthy to consider the fact in the coming years, almost all major nations, be it the mighty USA or the emerging global economic power, China, all are willing to invest billions of dollars in this industry. Government and private enterprises are enthusiastic about the opportunities that the wind energy market is unfolding for meeting the challenges of the impending future energy crisis. By 2012, it is said that this industry is going to provide employment to millions of people. North America, Europe and Asia are emerging as dominating leaders in the wind energy market. Glance through any stock investment website or take tips from any investment guru, there is no denying to the fact that in the ultimate analysis, wind energy is here to stay, for the coming decades will rely heavily on this form of energy. Its commercialization has now opened doors for billionaire venture capitalists (VCs) and corporate big wigs to foray in the energy sector and make the most of it. There never was a time better than these years to invest in numerous wind energy companies that are bubbling with oodles of optimism about the prospects of definite and lucrative returns of their eye - popping investments in this sector. Stocks of Wind Energy Companies Many companies are investing heavily in manufacturing of large wind turbines, wind energy system components and wind energy towers. Stock and shares of these companies are emerging as excellent investment options for investors interested in the wind energy market. Most of these companies have grown on the global level and they're creating excellent platforms for success of gigantic projects and infrastructure development related to the wind energy market. Disclaimer: The stocks of several firms suggested further are just for information purpose. All these companies are certainly best in the industry; however, we expect you to take your investment decisions based on individual research and professional assistance. ☛Vestas Wind Systems A/S This Danish wind turbine manufacturer is one of the best wind energy companies to invest in. In January 2011, it was honored with the 2011 Zayed Future Energy Prize, that is an award for recognizing the valuable contribution of the firm towards the growth of wind energy market in the world. As per the official website of the firm, the company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen and it had 12.5% market share in 2009 along with 40,659 turbines installed all across the globe. ☛GE Wind Energy GE Wind Energy is a branch of GE Energy which is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Electric. GE energy boasts of being one of the world's leading turbine suppliers. GE Electric is listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Boston Stock Exchange and several non-US exchanges like London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris. To buy GE stocks, you can either contact a stock broker, or you can buy and sell GE stocks through GE Stock Direct, that is an online facility provided by GE Electric to help its investors to easily trade GE's stocks. ☛Siemens Wind Power A/S This German engineering giant is one of the largest conglomerates in the Europe and is well established in three key areas mainly; industry, energy and healthcare. With operations spread in nearly 190 countries and employing more than 400,000 people, Siemens stands as one of the unique business giants in the world. Siemens is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Swiss, London and the New York Stock Exchanges (since 2001). Shares of Siemens can be purchased either through stock brokers or through depository banks. ☛Thomas & Betts Corporation Hailed to be the outstanding leader in supplies of turbine support structures for numerous range of turbine designs in the world, Thomas & Betts Corporation, the US based company has been known to perform efficiently by meeting the client expectations. It is listed in the NYSE and as per their official website, their quarterly results in the recent years have been impressive. ☛China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Most of the players in the US energy market are non-states companies and amongst them, China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited ("Mingyang" or the "Company"; NYSE: MY) is rated to be one of the fastest growing and leading wind turbine manufacturers. It is the first Chinese wind turbine manufacturer to be listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It is also a great company with a strong hold in the wind energy market with bright prospects of better stock prices in the present and future. Other Wind Energy Companies to Invest In While the above companies listed in the NYSE are certainly the market leaders, there are also several other companies based in different parts of the world, that can prove to be profitable for those willing to go deeper into the investment world of wind energy market.

Company Name	Business Type	Country	Listed In
Suzlon Energy Limited	Wind Turbine Manufacturers	India	Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
Gamesa	Wind Turbine Manufacturers	Spain	Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Bilbao Stock Exchanges
Nordex	Wind Turbine Manufacturers	Germany	Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Acciona	Wind Turbine Manufacturers	Spain	Bolsa de Madrid (Madrid Stock Exchange)
Goldwind	Wind Turbine Manufacturers	China	Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)

Besides the above companies, there are many other firms in the field of wind energy like the Clipper Windpower (USA) and Mitsubishi Power Systems (Japan), Composite Technologies (USA) and AAER Inc. (Canada) that are also great options for stock investments in the wind energy sector. The current trends highlight immense potential in the wind energy market. The focus of your investment must be to extract the maximum benefit from this market. As a wise investor, you must deeply study about the aforementioned companies and you must be aware about their latest projects, foreign investments and other developments. It is your individual interest, research and efforts that can help you take better investment decisions. Expert advice is always available for your help and you can avail benefits of it, depending on your experience in stock market trading. Ideally, you should target wind energy companies that are larger corporations and they have been in this market since its inception. Even small investments in larger corporations has the potential for fruitful returns over a long time. Moreover, don't be closed to innovative and small companies that are trying their best to grab their share of wind energy market. With wind energy technology becoming affordable, innovation has become one of the key differentiators in this field. Another key components in wind energy stock investments is to focus on diversity of investments. Invest in national or domestic companies but don't overlook the importance of foreign investment companies. The US market has been very positive with respect to wind energy or alternative energy sources investments but similar to it, there has been a boom of wind energy investments in Asian countries, especially India and China. Diverse portfolios will increase your chances of higher and better returns. As green investment is becoming the buzzword in the booming energy and power market, investors all across the globe are keeping an eye on numerous wind energy companies to invest in. With the threat of non-renewable energies becoming obsolete, companies are planning to jump in the renewable energy market. If you're an eager investor, ensure you're aware about the developments of the industry and invest likewise. Energy is going to be the top agenda for all nations in the coming years and where there is energy, there will be the hope of bright future.