We still like their sustainable yields

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With their clean, renewable power, these two companies have strong conceptual appeal for investors. But just as important is their mix of hydroelectric, wind and solar power. That diversity, along with their long-term contracts, provides stable cash flows. It also lets these utility firms continue to spur growth by building their operations. BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS L.P., $35.35, is a buy. The partnership (Toronto symbol BEP.UN; Units outstanding: 660.2 million; Market cap: $23.9 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; Dividend yield: 5.6%; www.bep.brookfield.com) owns 239 hydroelectric generating stations, 230 wind farms, 226 solar facilities, and 7,211 distributed generation and energy storage sites. In the quarter ended September 30, 2024, newly commissioned and acquired solar facilities lifted Brookfield’s revenue by 24.7%, to $1.47 billion from $1.18 billion a year earlier (all amounts except unit price and market cap in U.S. dollars). Cash flow per unit also rose 10.5%, to $0.42 from $0.38. In May 2024, Brookfield signed an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to deliver more than 10.5 gigawatts of additional…