As much as there is a belief in the future of fossil fuels as a superior energy source to meet global demand, there are clearly profitable opportunities in renewable energy stocks to buy. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts electricity generation will grow by about 3% in 2024 and 1% next year with renewables — mostly solar — supplying most of that growth. Solar will provide 41% more electricity in 2024 than last year while wind will grow 5% this year. Hydropower generation is expected to se ...