Long-term contracts fuel their high yields

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With a focus on renewable energy, these two power generators hold a lot of conceptual appeal for investors. But just as important, they have stable cash flows from their 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 their sustainable dividends. TRANSALTA RENEWABLES, $18.24, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol RNW; Shares o/s: 266.9 million; Market cap: $5.0 billion; TSI Rating: Extra Risk; Divd. yield: 5.2%; 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 28 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 September 30, 2021, revenue rose 20.0%, to $114.0 million from $95.0 million a year earlier. Cash flow per share dropped 27.6%, to…