In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe explain why Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), a key partner to power Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and its expanding AI and Cloud infrastructure, is built to be a big winner for investors over the long term.
*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2026. The video was published on Jan 30, 2026.
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Jason Hall has positions in Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Renewable Partners. Tyler Crowe has positions in Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
