Decarbonisation & Renewable Energy
In the realm of investing and corporate finance, de-carbonisation, renewables, green energy and clean technology stand out as promising frontiers for the future. Regent Evolution is poised to assist you in navigating and staking your claim in the wealth of opportunities these evolving landscapes offer.
Reach out to us if you possess a pioneering spirit and an eagerness to seize trailblazing opportunities. We are ready to guide you in securing a valuable stake in the ever-expanding sphere of energy transition.
Investing for the future of the planet
As climate change increasingly manifests in record-breaking events, the de-carbonisation and renewables sector consistently achieves new peaks in terms of investment and returns. The realm of ‘clean’ energy and green technology, accompanied by the accelerating shift away from fossil fuel investments, represents a dynamic frontier in technological and policy development. While this growth offers unparalleled opportunities, it also introduces unknowns and uncertainties for investors.
With a track record of navigating transactions in the rapidly evolving landscape of disruptive technologies, Regent Evolution is well-equipped to help clients comprehend, identify, and capitalize on a rapidly expanding array of promising opportunities for sustainable returns through environmentally and socially responsible, or ‘impact’ investing.
The future of decarbonisation, renewables and the emerging energy economy appears promising. Are you prepared to embrace innovative investment approaches that not only promise good returns but also contribute to the solutions necessary for a better world for all life on the planet?
Renewable energy: what are renewables?
Renewable energy is derived from natural energy sources or environmental resources that remain undiminished through utilisation. The significance of renewable energy technologies, specifically in harvesting energy for electricity production, power usage, and electrification, is now universally acknowledged.
Within the global renewable energy sector, deal activities categorised as Green Tech or Clean Tech involve substantial transformations in primary energy supply through power generation from renewable resources, encompassing:
- Solar installations
- Wind-generated power
- Hydrogen power
- Tidal or wave and geothermal sources
- Biofuels (including biomass, biodiesel, and ethanol)
Renewables transactions can encompass dealings with developers and manufacturers specialising in renewable technologies, those reliant on renewable energy supply, or technologies designed to combat pollution, excessive use of finite natural resources, and climate change. These may involve:
- Manufacturers of wind turbines
- Production of solar panels
- Technologies related to battery storage
- More energy-efficient transportation options, including electric vehicles
- Carbon capture and storage technologies (CCS)
Depending on the context, renewable energy transactions may also involve deals related to:
- Nuclear power assets
- Purchases of development rights
What are ‘clean’ and Green tech
At this pivotal moment, the adoption of cleaner, more sustainable technologies and practices has never been more imperative. The toll of climate change and environmental degradation is evident in shifting weather patterns, a drastic increase in global warming leading to rising sea levels, and the surge of extreme weather events like storms, heatwaves, droughts, floods, and uncontrollable wildfires. The unprecedented scale of environmental destruction necessitates urgent action.
As projections of disruptive climate impacts paint a dire picture for humanity’s future, and we grapple with the finite availability of Earth’s resources and its carrying capacity due to population growth, the development and implementation of innovative technological solutions for harvesting, producing, generating, storing, and utilizing energy and natural resources have become urgent imperatives.
Considering these challenges, there is no denying that green technology and clean power generation not only benefit the planet and its inhabitants but also present lucrative opportunities for profits.
What is decarbonisation?
De-carbonisation involves the removal and reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the Earth’s atmosphere to mitigate the associated impacts of global warming. This objective is achieved by transitioning from energy sources derived from finite fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal to renewable or low-carbon sources, as outlined in the section above that references renewable energy sources and power generation.
Sustainability, carbon offsets, and adopting a low-carbon lifestyle are now integral components of minimizing our environmental impact.
Engaging in decarbonisation initiatives, divesting from fossil fuel companies (FFCs), and investing in green technologies and renewables to accelerate de-carbonisation are not only viable options for investors but also imperative. Consequently, the renewables and de-carbonisation market play a crucial role in driving positive change for the planet.
What is green investing?
A component of ‘impact investing*, green investing, or – ‘energy transition investment’- is the investment in and financing of technologies and projects that support the use of renewable energy; and that help shift energy use away from high carbon or fossil fuel resources to low or zero carbon resources.
*Impact investments are those that have a positive impact on society and the environment.
Why invest in renewables or green energy and clean technologies? There are some important considerations in case you’re still wondering whether you should be investing in green energy. You may be asking:
- Is renewable or green technology a good investment?
- Is there money in green technology?
- Does investing in renewable energy technology bring good returns?
- Is it a good idea to invest in renewable energy?
Green or renewable technologies represent leading edge investment opportunities with huge potential for worthy returns in the medium to long term. Demand for clean energy capacity and clean energy shares is rising fast; decarbonisation or divestment initiatives are becoming more common; and renewables ventures are becoming more popular investment vehicles.
With policy shifts worldwide and moves towards more sustainable economic activities, as well as an increase in green stimulus programmes, some of the biggest financing in the global markets is now in support of green and clean tech.
In short: the climate scenarios set out for our future are steadily getting worse, and leaving little room for doubt about why investors should place their bets on renewables.
What is the best green investment?
New energy finance and transactions in the Green Tech or Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy sector are driven through increasingly urgent responses to climate disruption. These responses are constantly evolving as a result of the need for long-term renewable energy generation and supply security in the market place. Regulatory requirements and advancements are also drivers of deals in clean tech as well as informing divestment from businesses that foster the use of ‘dirty’ or fossil fuels as sources of energy.
The exponentially growing number of renewable energy deals and increased intensity of M&A activity in the clean energy sector – as well as increasingly reliable deal value and impressive returns – are creating a wide range of opportunities for investors with an eye to the future, and a willingness to wait for good returns over the longer term.
There’s no turning back as the demand for fossil fuels declines, and the world transitions to clean energy technologies, moving more resolutely along ‘net zero’ pathways towards a global low carbon economy to be able to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 according to the global Paris Agreement on climate change. The deal flow landscape and renewable energy investment trends are rapidly changing and requiring new ways of thinking about what constitutes ‘good’ investment strategy.
Let us help you make the transition to renewable investments while you help transform the planet for the better.