The solar industry is growing: more people are adding solar panels to their homes and at the same time, are looking to make money by investing in businesses across the solar industry. For investors, the solar industry represents a unique opportunity, encompassing companies across many different sectors including manufacturing, utilities, installation, and technology. With so many companies in this highly profitable emerging space, you may wonder as an investor: what are the most important things to look for when choosing what solar stocks to buy and how can you know what companies are safe to invest in? As with any stock-buying, there are many important factors to consider.