Solar energy stocks have struggled over the past year as higher costs and higher interest rates have hurt the market. One company that's stood above the rest is First Solar (FSLR 2.12%), whose performance is the payoff of years of investment.

In this video, Travis Hoium shows why First Solar's performance is so much better than other solar companies and why it will continue.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of March 3, 2024. The video was published on March 4, 2024.