Get high yields from these top renewables

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With a focus on renewable energy, these two power generators hold a lot of conceptual appeal for investors. Even more important to income-focused investors is their stable cash flows from a diverse mix of hydroelectric, wind and solar assets. That diversity, plus their long-term contracts, will let these utility firms continue to build out their operations and add to your sustainable dividends. TRANSALTA RENEWABLES, $18.48, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol RNW; Shares outstanding: 266.9 million; Market cap: $4.9 billion; TSI Rating: Extra Risk; Divd. yield: 5.1%; www.transaltarenewables.com) is one of the largest wind power generators in Canada. TransAlta Corp. (symbol TA on Toronto) holds 64% of this energy provider. All together, TransAlta Renewables owns 29 wind and solar farms, 13 hydroelectric facilities, eight natural gas generation plants, and one battery storage facility. Those projects are in Canada, the U.S. and Australia. In the quarter ended December 31, 2021, revenue rose 7.8%, to $138.0 million from $128.0 million a year earlier. Cash flow per share increased…