Happy Friday, traders and curious minds!
Today, we’re shifting gears a bit to talk about a tech giant who’s been making waves far beyond the world of software…
We all know Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the software pioneer and philanthropist, the man who brought personal computing to the masses.
But did you know it doesn’t stop there?
He’s on a mission to revolutionize the energy sector, and it’s something we can all learn from, whether you’re a trader, a wannabe trader, or just someone who is passionate about sustainable innovation.
Enter TerraPower LLC…
In 2006, Bill Gates co-founded TerraPower LLC, a company dedicated to developing next-generation nuclear reactors.
Now, before you tune out at the mention of nuclear energy, let me tell you—this isn’t your grandfather’s reactor. TerraPower is all about innovation, safety, and sustainability.
TerraPower employs three types of reactors in its plant:
Traveling Wave Reactor (TWR):
Unlike conventional reactors that need enriched uranium, TWRs can run on depleted uranium. This reactor can operate for decades without needing to refuel!
Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR)
The MCFR uses molten chloride salts as both fuel and coolant and can run at higher temperatures, making it more efficient. And its inherent safety features make it a much safer option than traditional reactors.
Natrium Reactor
The Natrium Reactor was developed in partnership with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy. This hybrid reactor combines a sodium-cooled fast reactor with a molten salt energy storage system to provide a flexible, reliable power generation system that can seamlessly integrate with renewable energy sources.
Gates’ work with TerraPower is a testament to his commitment to solving real-world problems with innovative solutions. As he recently stated in an interview, “I’ve put in over a billion, and I’ll put in billions more,”
So what’s the catch?
Well unfortunately, the timing isn’t great if you’re looking to invest in this next big nuclear startup.
TerraPower just broke ground for construction of its first commercial reactor last week in Wyoming. It’s expected to be completed by 2030.
Why so late?
It was supposed to be operational by 2028 but that meant relying on fuel from Russia, which Gates categorically refuses to do.
If you’re a trader looking for the next big renewable energy play, you’re probably disappointed in the timing of TerraPower’s plant completion.
But I’m not here to waste your time…
I have a green energy stock in mind just for you.
In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) pumped $370 billion into climate-focused tax credits, funneling much of that cash into green energy.
This move is set to double America’s wind and solar capacity and attract even more capital investment.
Because of that, many traders, including myself, see the renewable (or green) energy sector as one to watch closely. Lots of cash is pouring into it, and energy stock moves generate a ton of buzz that can benefit day traders.
By the way, if you’re brand new to day trading or just want to brush up on your skills, read my article for beginners.
https://stockstotrade.com/what-is-day-trading/
Renewable energy is a sector with enormous potential. It’s been hyped up a lot, but some of that hype is justified, which keeps the sector hot.
The thing that I love about this sector is, like AI, it has a lot of sympathy players…
That means that when one stock, maybe one that many of us can’t afford to trade, announces a deal or has big news, the whole sector runs with it, including the penny stocks that we can afford.
It’s all about future potential…
These sympathy stocks are names flying under the radar but have the potential for huge gains. They can ride high on nothing but the news of another company like, say, Tesla when it announces a deal with a new battery producer.
And sometimes they can run for weeks on their own news…
Take Altus Power Inc. (NYSE: AMPS):
They’ve expanded their portfolio with nearly 97 megawatts (MW) of solar assets. This stock gained 17% in a day on that news and has been climbing ever since.
Take a look at the 1-Month Chart for AMPS:
AMPS 1-Month, 1-Hour Candle Chart; SteadyTrade
And then there’s Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDP):
BLDP has been a long-term favorite of mine. They make fuel cells for commercial electric trucks, buses, trains, and ships.
The stock spiked in January 2021 and has since lost much of its value but I’m not counting Ballard out yet…
They recently announced a deal to power the first American hydrogen train, along with other partnerships in Canada, India, and Germany.
Ballard is positioning itself as a leader in the emerging sustainable transit space, and at a price like this, BLDP could be a steal.
BLDP 5-Year, 1-Week Candle Chart; SteadyTrade
A third green energy company penny stock I really like is Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO):
Gevo converts renewable energy into low-carbon liquid fuels. Gevo’s technology and partnerships, including agreements with major airlines for sustainable aviation fuel, give them a stronghold in the renewable energy landscape.
Yes, the stock has been volatile, but with volatility comes opportunity…
Take a look at GEVO’s stock over the last five years. This is another one that I think is massively undervalued…
GEVO 5-Year, 1-Week Candle Chart; SteadyTrade
I’m really excited about the renewable energy sector. If you’d like to know why I like it so much and what other green energy stocks I’m tracking, read my article here.
The stocks I mentioned above are cheap and that’s great for penny trading…
But I have another green energy name up my sleeve that’s also affordable, and you’re definitely not going to want to miss out on it.
You know how all those cloud data centers that are popping up everywhere?
That’s not going to stop anytime soon…
According to the VP of Engineering at Amazon Web Services, “A new data center pops up somewhere in the world every three days.”
So there’s this insane spike in power demand for these centers.
But the problem is that most existing energy sources are very expensive or not renewable.
The data center power bottleneck was an unsolvable puzzle—until now. This company is THE solution.
And because it’s really the only solution, it’s set to rake in revenues hand over fist.
The idea behind my latest discovery is “Eternal Energy.” Their innovation can generate the same amount of power as:
- 4,350 gallons of oil
- 590,000 cubic feet of natural gas
- 22 tons of coal
- 16 tons of lithium
- 3 million solar panels
- 412 wind turbines
And get this—this power can last 4 billion years and costs only 4 to 5 cents per kilowatt hour.
It was developed by one of Elon Musk’s former business partners.
The best part is that this startup just went public on May 10th.
So what does that mean for you?
It means you can get in on the ground floor before the stock really skyrockets.
Learn all about it here. You don’t want to miss out.
I have a knack for spotting smart investment opportunities like “Eternal Energy”… and I’ve got plenty more ideas and trading strategies to share.
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Have a great weekend everyone. See you back here on Monday.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade