I think the drop in crude oil prices has hindered the alternative energy sector. If you look across the board, you will notice a 60%-70% decline in your alternatives share value; consequently oil is also down 64.3% since hitting a high of 148 per barrel. Once oil creeps back up to its market value (I believe it should be trading at no more than 85 dollars per barrel; and its average should be in the 75-79 range) then you will see these companies stabilize and build for the future. Obama in office could help in the next 4 years