Transitioning to clean energy is urgent and crucial in the fight to limit global warming to 2°C. We believe this change must also ensure universal access to reliable energy, environmental sustainability, and economic development. We finance companies that contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, secure and affordable global energy system.
Global energy mix that is still based on fossil fuels
Goal of electricity from renewable resources by 2050
People in sub-Saharan Africa without electricity
Energy consumption and production account for about two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite efforts to advance renewable energy, 81% of the global energy mix is still based on fossil fuels. Decarbonisation of this sector is vital to achieving emission reduction targets. We focus on the following areas because of the strategic opportunities they offer:
Natural resources that can be used repeatedly and are self-replenishing.
Key for decarbonising industries that cannot electrify directly.
Any type of transport and associated infrastructure that is fossil fuel-free.
Each of these focus areas impacts on the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly towards the zero-emission targets required.
Emerging countries, especially in Africa, have excellent natural resources to produce green hydrogen. The EU and the Netherlands will need imports to meet their climate goals. This creates opportunities for Dutch businesses while strengthening the Netherlands’ position as the energy hub of north-western Europe.
The transition to renewable energy also needs a shift in the way we distribute, store, and use energy. Renewable resources are often intermittent, so the management of supply and demand, grid stability, energy savings and efficiency improvements are key aspects that must be tackled to ensure that clean energy is accessible and affordable for everyone.
Transitioning to sustainable transport solutions requires new infrastructure, such as charging and refueling stations, to drive the adoption of electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks.
We want to make a difference where we observe market failure, or even where a market does not yet exist. By being additional to the market, we can act as a catalyst towards improving the bankability of what would be difficult to finance otherwise.
As South Africa's ongoing energy crisis leads to daily outages, the country's 2.500 hours of yearly sunshine offer many opportunities for solar energy to relieve grid pressure. South African company GX Energi aims to source Dutch partner Energyra's semi-fabricated solar panels, assemble them locally, and install them in large-scale projects.
Invest International is proud to support Dutch SME Suncom Energy in revolutionizing industrial energy consumption with sustainable, reliable clean heat solutions. By harnessing cutting-edge solar technology, Suncom is enabling industries to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace green energy alternatives.
