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Common hurdles for renewable energy financing and how to overcome them
With a global investment target of around $4 trillion to reach by 2030, the renewable energy industry is in need of a significant injection of cash from both private and public investors. However, investing can be a risky business and renewable energy projects fuelling the clean energy transition must be carefully considered to avoid the challenges that have typically made markets understandably wary. From lengthy delays and increased costs to changeable government policies and public opinion, there are many hurdles impacting renewable energy financing. Happily, however, there are also several solutions that can help renewables fulfil both their environmental and financial potential.
Why I invested in OROS Labs: the importance of innovation and energy efficiency in driving net zero
If we are to be successful, the war against climate change must be fought on several fronts simultaneously. While renewables should be an integral part of any sustainable investment portfolio, it’s equally important that projects promoting innovation and energy efficiency receive the funding they need to fulfil their potential. That’s one of the many reasons why I chose to invest in OROS Labs, a visionary apparel company set to take its proprietary insulation technology into several new sectors.
Fund focus: Al Gore's Generation Investment Management
Former US Vice President Al Gore has been one of the leading voices in the fight against climate change for over 40 years. Since leaving frontline politics, he has turned his attention to sustainable investment with his company, Generation Investment Management. This climate-focused investment fund has built up a diverse portfolio over the last two decades, setting out to prove that system positive investment can benefit both the environment and the economy.
Which private investors are directing their billions towards the energy transition?
Shifting to renewable energy will be essential if the world is to meet ambitious climate targets and reduce the harmful impact of fossil fuel emissions. However, there is a gap in investment that needs to be bridged to keep the energy transition on track. That’s where private investors – and their billions – can make all the difference.
Where are climate tech investors focusing their funds?
With net zero commitments intensifying, climate tech companies are set to play an increasingly vital role in enabling humanity to overcome arguably its biggest challenge to date. But where exactly are investors directing their funds? We explore...