If you're looking for a compelling investment, large-cap and mega-cap stocks in the energy sector are a good place to start, considering the big dividend yields many offer. Plus, energy is a vital part of the global economy, and energy consumption is only increasing as the world's population grows.

Thanks to these trends, there are plenty of big energy stocks out there that you can invest in. But first, it's helpful to know what generally counts as an "energy company" and what doesn't.

Top energy stocks come in all sizes from across many subsectors of the energy industry. Image source: Getty Images.

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