Tidal Power Stocks an Overlooked Alternative Energy Opportunity

7/13 - "Tidal power, not to be confuesed with wave power, is the conversion of the energy of tides into electricity. Tides are the rising and falling motion of the earth’s ocean surface caused by the gravitational tidal forces of the Moon and the Sun. Tide mills have been around for a very long time, reportedly since Roman times."

"Ocean Power Technologies, Inc (OPTT) develops proprietary systems that generate electricity through ocean tides and waves. Their PowerBuoy system is used to supply electricity to local and regional electric power grids. The company recently generated negative earnings of $1.38 per share. This is a very low cap stock of less than $95 million and should therefore be considered very speculative."

"E.ON AG (EONGY.PK) is a German based company which has been investing in small marine energy companies. The stock has a PE of 13 and a yield of...