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Investing in hydrogen: the cleaner, greener fuel that will power the future
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and when it burns it releases nothing but energy and water. Could it be the answer to our climat…
27 Feb 2020
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We're near the tipping point for electric cars
Demand for electric cars is soaring soared. And while the switchover will be expensive, we could be near a tipping point.
6 Feb 2020
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The “green” bubble is here. What could burst it?
Renewable energy, electric cars and the demise of fossil fuels – markets have embraced the green revolution with gusto. But there’s bound to be a snap…
4 Feb 2020
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Will solar energy investment funds keep shining?
Investment funds designed to profit from the solar energy have done well, but now look expensive, says Max King.
22 Oct 2019
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Nuclear fusion – what it is, how it works and when it could be powering our lives
Securing unlimited clean, safe and carbon-free energy for the rest of time would be revolutionary for the world economy. Is this now within sight?
12 Oct 2019
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How Britain became a world leader in wind power
Wind power is getting cheaper all the time, making Britain’s aim to curb carbon emissions look ever more achievable. Simon Wilson explains how we got …
28 Sep 2019
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Increasing tailwinds behind renewables
SPONSORED CONTENT - Wind and solar are now the cheapest ways to generate electricity in many countries. This should translate into even higher demand …
8 Aug 2019
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Renewable energy investment funds are warming up
The green energy sector is growing, but investors shouldn’t rush in to renewable energy investment funds.
16 Nov 2018
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Will Brexit make it harder to keep the lights on in Britain?
Matthew Partridge talks to energy consultant Clive Moffatt to find out how EU membership has affected the UK’s energy policy, and how Brexit is likely…
20 Mar 2018
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Micro-finance: do good and turn a profit
Micro-finance is the ultimate example of ethical investing. Here, David C Stevenson looks at one scheme bringing renewable energy to remote parts of A…
1 Dec 2017
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Electric cars are just the start – our entire energy infrastructure is being disrupted
The rise of the electric car has seen big advances in battery technology. But the real game changer is renewable energy, says John Stepek.
19 Oct 2017
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How EU rules caused a diesel stink
The diesel emissions scandal shows how the profit motive seems always to have overriden concerns over unhealthy emissions, says James Lewisohn.
6 Oct 2017
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Why the sun hasn’t shone for SQN
Jon Rebak takes another look at SQN Asset Finance Income Fund to see how the fund has got on.
2 Jun 2017
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Warning: don’t touch lithium with a ten-foot bargepole
Lithium is the fuel of the clean tech revolution. That’s sent the stocks of lithium producers soaring. But we’ve seen this story before, says Dominic …
22 Feb 2017
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Generating power from taming the tide
The rise and fall of the tides is an obvious and reliable source for renewable energy. But is exploiting it economically feasible? Simon Wilson report…
14 Jan 2017
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Wind farms: how to pay to make it all OK
There is evidence that wind farms affect the price of nearby houses. But there is a simple solution to that, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Give a portion…
31 Oct 2016
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Apple Energy could be the smartphone king's move into solar power
The maker of iPads and iPhones could be moving into the renewable power industry as it registers the company "Apple Energy".
15 Jun 2016
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The energy revolution is hitting a tipping point
There is a huge shift going on in the energy markets, with the decline of coal mirrored by the stunning rise of renewable energy. Here's what it means…
13 Jun 2016
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Does it pay to go green for your energy?
Sign up for a green energy tariff and you may think your energy comes direct from a renewable source. As Sarah Moore explains, the reality is a bit mo…
6 May 2016
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Why the humble battery is the most exciting technology of the future
Renewable energy will one day replace fossil fuels. The technology that will make it happen? The battery. John Stepek examines the future of electrici…
18 Nov 2015
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Invest in the future: five game-changing technologies
Over the past 15 years, technology has revolutionised industries across the globe. Matthew Partridge looks at what will shape the next 15.
5 Nov 2015
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The VW scandal is bad news for Tesla – but great news for electric cars
The VW diesel emissions scandal could accelerate the switch to electric cars. But it could be VW itself rather than the likes of Tesla that stand to g…
16 Oct 2015
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Why you can’t ignore climate change with your portfolio
International action to tackle climate change is going to change the investing landscape. Piper Terrett tips one fund to benefit.
26 Jun 2015