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Renewable Energy: A Sustainable Investment Trend in the 21st Century & Beyond

With the detrimental effects of climate change to the world, renewable energy has been rising to fame in recent years. It is good for both humanity and the planet, but what is it exactly? How can we harness it to benefit the economy, the environment, the climate, and social cohesion? To answer these questions, let us dig deep into the truth about renewable energy.

Facts about renewable energy

From the name itself, this form of energy is obtained from natural resources in such a way that replenish themselves without causing depletion to the Earth’s resources. Resources such as wind, solar, rain, waves, biomass, tides, and thermal energy, which are stored in the planet’s crust, are available nearly everywhere. Apart from being inexhaustible, they cause minimal damage to the environment and the climate.

On the other hand, fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, and oil are available only in limited quantities. This implies that they will sooner or later run out as human beings keep extracting them. While it is true that fossil fuels are naturally produced, they do not replenish as quickly as we utilise them. This is where investing in green energy enters the picture.

The benefits of investing in renewable energy

All human activities, especially carbon-based industries, affect the environment in one way or the other, and the same goes for renewable energy. However, its advantages far outweigh the destructive nature of fossil fuels. These range from low to zero greenhouse gas emissions, less habitat and wildlife loss, as well as the reduction of land and water use, to name a few. Further, renewable energy has significant benefits for humankind and the global economy. Let’s get into the details below.

Low or zero emission of air pollutants - The increased dependence on fuel-based industrial activity, power generation, and road transport is seen to contribute to high levels of air pollution. The use of fuelwood and charcoal for cooking and heating also results in poor indoor air quality.
Low cost of operation but high return on investment - Renewable energy is seen to be minimally affected by sudden supply chain disruptions, price spikes, and geopolitical crises.
Job creation - A huge chunk of renewable energy investment goes to the materials and workmanship required in building and maintaining the facilities. It is also usually spent in the same country, city, or town. Hence, the money paid by citizens on their energy bills promotes local employment, which, in turn, supports economic growth.
Security of supply - Due to emerging geopolitical uncertainty and energy markets, energy infrastructure resilience is now at the core of several national energy strategies.

Biggest renewable energy projects in the world

The year 2020 will see the continuous growth of the renewable energy industry, with several new projects anticipated to launch and start construction. We have compiled below some of the major ones that the world has to watch out for.

Wudongde Hydropower Station - This hydroelectric project costs a whopping $15.4 billion. It is based on the Jinsha River that runs through the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of China. Stands at 787 feet, it is amongst the tallest dams in the world and will reportedly be fully operational by December next year.
Hornsea Project 2 - This offshore wind project, which costs $7.8 billion, has been in development since August 2015. A total of 165 turbines are slated to be installed in water depths around 30m to 40m, with a nominal power of 8,000kW and tip heights of 204m. Together, they will have an estimated installed capacity of 1,386MW.
Ghana Wave Power Project - This wave energy plant, which costs $7.5 billion, is estimated to have a total capacity of 100 MW. Located off the coast of Ada in Ghana, this is set to be one of the largest in the world.

Why invest in green energy?

Green power is the future, which is why global investment in renewable energy is on the rise. And if you dream of a better world and increased financial stability, then it’s about time to put your eggs on the right basket. This is where Cap Lion Point comes into play.

As one of the leading investment banks in the world, we take pride in our proven track record and speciality in the renewable energy sector. We actively search for investment opportunities and provide our clients with the possibility to join lucrative projects. Amongst the core components of our success lies in investing in projects that operate on long-term contracts, utilise proven technologies, and have a minimal impact on the environment and communities.

Tap into your investment potential in renewable energy. Invest with Cap Lion Point today!