The energy transition will see distinct changes, both at an international and local level, where energy trade and national security become interlinked with geopolitical dynamics, says Arash Shojaie, principal at QIC.
In order to make a difference, engagement trumps exclusion, says Igneo’s Marcus Ayre.
Away from traditional renewables, the energy transition presents a broad spectrum of opportunities for investors, explain ECP’s Schuyler Coppedge, Matt Delaney and Emily Zovko.
A paradigm shift is taking place in distributed solar, putting the customer at the centre of an evolving market, say TGC’s Panos Ninios and Bo Wiegand.
The energy transition requires huge capital investment, cultural change and cross-industry support. Altogether, this will demand a careful balancing act from investors, say Ardian’s Daniel von der Schulenburg and Marion Calcine.
Solar energy capacity is set for rapid global growth as economies race to decarbonise. NextEnergy Capital’s Michael Bonte-Friedheim says investors can boost returns by maximising the technology’s performance.
Smart city infrastructure can cut emissions while helping customers save money, says Ridgewood Infrastructure’s Michael Albrecht.
The Renewable Energy Directive II is critical to the decarbonisation of transport, says KGAL’s Thomas Engelmann, and to Europe’s ability to retain its lead in the energy transition.
Securing low-cost green electricity is key for decarbonising transport and industry, say Prime Capital’s Mathias Bimberg and Jens Walzner.
Electrification requires secure generation to increase energy security, say IFM Investors’ executive directors, infrastructure, Albena Vassileva and Mandeep Mundae.