Green Investing. What is it? Green investments is the phrase used to describe investments in companies that are making steps towards protecting the environment and reducing carbon emissions. This is not to be confused with “ethical” and “socially responsible” companies, however, often times a number of these attributes, if not all overlap with many different companies.

For example, here is a list of the top 10 solar power energy stocks which many invest in currently.

• First Solar Inc. (FSLR)
• SunPower Corporation (SPWRA/B)
• Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (STP)
• Yingli Green Energy (YGE)
• LDK Solar (LDK)
• Trina Solar Ltd. (TSL)
• JA Solar Holdings Co. (JASO)
• Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ)
• Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ENER)
• ReneSola (SOL)

Beside solar power companies, there are also many others that are available for investment. Many of these companies focus on renewable energy as it is the leading possibility for overcoming dependency on fossil fuels.

These companies are not only promising in their numbers but also their mission. As they become more successful, they also help the planet, as well as you as an investor. These renewable energy companies should and will soon be the first priority in an investor’s mind. These companies also have somewhat of an advantage as they continue to excel with the help of private capital as well as various governmental support schemes. There are also other areas that are good green investing branches such as: waste management, industrial processes, agriculture, green building, energy efficiency technology, carbon emissions market, forestry, and of course recycling.

These areas are all good avenues for investors to consider moving their capital into in a more eco friendly and efficient way. This investing in the future is a sound and safe approach to investing while also contributing towards the planet with the use of a little money. Make some green and be green? Sounds like a win-win situation to us.