Better Buy: Plug Power vs. Brookfield Renewable Partners

With oil prices in turmoil and the coal industry in shambles, now may be the perfect time to invest in alternative energy stocks. The trouble is, how do you pick one? With solar, wind, and other green energy sources continually growing their market share, there are lots of potential picks to consider. 

Today, let's compare pure-play hydrogen fuel cell specialist Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) -- shares of which are up 33.8% so far this year -- with renewable energy generalist Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP), which is only up 3%. Which is the better buy?

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