Renewable energy, incorporating wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and biomass, provides substantial benefits for our climate, our health, our economy and our investments.
Among the various benefits of renewable energy are: little to no global warming emissions - thus instigating the improvement of public health and environmental quality; a vast and inexhaustible energy supply - did you know that every hour the sun beams onto Earth more than enough energy to satisfy global energy needs for an entire year?; jobs and other economic benefits through the continued
growth of the renewable energy sector; stable energy prices born of a more reliable and resilient energy system no longer reliant upon oil and fossil fuels.
Added to the environmental, social and economic benefits of a future powered by green energy, there are now huge investment opportunities available driven by government initiatives around the world to encourage the creation of renewable energy power plants. Making this an ideal time to get involved in clean energy projects.
why invest in green energy
Investment in renewable energy projects can return very good profits at lower risks thanks, in particular, to government contributions. In fact the European Union, as well as many other countries around the world, has followed in the footsteps of Kyoto, Copenhagen and Cancun and pledged to meet a set of targets known as the 20-20-20 directive. These targets commit the EU by the year 2020 to a 20% reduction in greenhouse gases, 20% energy savings and for 20% of European energy generation to be produced from renewable sources. To meet these objectives, European countries are offering attractive feed-in-tariffs to stimulate green investment, supported by EU subsidy programs.
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how to invest
If you or your company is interested in investing in clean energy, then there are several ways to go about it. It is possible to invest directly in renewable power projects, managed by green energy companies. Stocks or shares can be bought in the business that can grow in value and profits can be distributed at the end of each financial year.
It is also possible to buy corporate bonds. Bonds work by effectively loaning money to a business, thereby financing that company. The company will then make periodic interest payments to the loaner ahead of the repayment of the entire bond amount at maturity.
There are also many funds that invest directly in renewable power plants. This way a fund manager chooses which projects to invest your money in and diversifies your investment in many assets – thus reducing the risk of concentration.
If you would like more information on the type of investment opportunities available, Beluma Service Group would be happy to assist you. Please contact us via the enquiry form and a member of the team will get back to you.