Wind energy stocks are becoming more and more popular among financial analysts, stock brokers, and casual investors. Alternative energy and green technologies are taking the market by storm with increasing concerns over carbon footprints, and by investing in this interesting new field of wind energy stocks, you can often double your investment within just a few weeks.

Incoming president Barack Obama is expected to increase spending and provide new incentives to develop alternative energy. This provides a great opportunity for investors, says Sara Nunnally. She expects international companies like Acciona SA (MCE:ANA) from Spain to play a major role in expanding clean energy in the US.

David Fessler at Investment U says three alternative-energy ETFs should see “big moves” in the remainder of 2008 and in 2009 on the back of the bill.

It’s too early to tell whether Democrats or Republicans will make history in November. But no matter who gets elected, the next president will be good news for alternative energy stocks, says Taipan Daily editor Justice Litle.h