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Green hydrogen often, but certainly not always, leads to CO2 gains. This is evident from research in Nature Energy by Kiane de Kleijne of Radboud University and Eindhoven University of Technology. 'If you calculate the entire life cycle of green hydrogen production and transport, the CO2 gain can be disappointing. But if green hydrogen is produced from very clean electricity and in the region, it can really contribute to emission reductions.'

An investment in renewable energy offers an excellent financial return and a way to put your money to work for people and the environment. Sustainable energy investments also play a crucial role in tackling the global climate problem.

Green hydrogen is fast becoming a sustainable energy source. More and more companies are focusing on its production and development. Hydrogen stocks offer a lot of growth potential. However, the technology is still in its infancy, so returns in the short term may be disappointing. Bonds are a fixed-income alternative.

Green hydrogen is not yet an immediately profitable investment, but energy companies developing hydrogen (technology) offer a propitious investment for the future. Technological innovation can provide investors in hydrogen companies with high returns on the back of share price increases. In addition, they are funding a promising technology in renewable energy.

The market size for green bonds is snowballing. Investors are drawn to the combination of a fixed interest rate with a social or green impact. That impact can vary from reforestation to clean water or renewable energy projects. It is particularly the transparency that attracts investors. 

A symbiosis of natural and man-made effects is changing the climate. Despite many efforts and declarations of intent, this is happening faster and faster. The goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, as outlined in the Paris COP21 agreement, is still a long way off.

Green hydrogen will be playing a major role in the energy transition to a zero-emissions economy. For sustainable investors, this offers ample opportunities, both in terms of sustainable impact and financial return. Dutch energy specialist WindShareFund is therefore launching a promising new hydrogen investment fund: FutureEnergyFund. This renewable energy investment provides exposure to the upside potential of this revolutionary clean energy, with relatively low investment risks.

For a colorless gas, hydrogen is described in very colorful terms. Time to explain the wonderful world of this form of energy (storage).

Electrolysis is a promising option for producing hydrogen from renewable sources, including wind and solar. But how does it actually work?

Despite positive investments in renewable energy over the past decade, annual investments in renewable energy must double by 2050 to meet climate targets.

Solar and wind energy play a major role in the European energy supply now and in the future. The generation is dependent on weather conditions which increases the impact of meteorological fluctuations. European energy distribution can compensate for shortages.

Hydrogen is often mentioned when it comes to the solution for mobility, heating and industry. But what exactly is it? How sustainable is it and how sustainable can we make it?

More and more people are investing in green energy. Not surprising, because green energy is the future and can provide an attractive return. What shapes are there and what are the options?

The fact that money in the savings account no longer pays is old news. But what is the alternative? Investing in sustainable projects is a good choice for those who want to combine an attractive return with an eye for a livable future. What are the possibilities?

Now that savings are no longer profitable, many savers are attracted by the higher returns of investing. Unfortunately, investing money without risk does not exist. The value of an investment can fluctuate greatly. Fortunately, as an investor you can limit the risk of loss.

By investing in wind turbines you contribute to the production of clean energy, and it yields a good return. Investing in wind turbines can be done in various ways. An investor runs the least risk with a climate bond, thanks to a fixed interest rate.

Investors can invest in German wind turbines. WindShareFund's energy also comes from Germany. But what about the wind farms of our Eastern neighbours? German policy is favorable for investors.

Wind turbines are now a familiar sight in the landscape. And there is no doubt that they are sustainable. But what exactly do wind turbines yield? Both the economic and the energetic yield are promising.

Wind energy fits seamlessly into the energy transition to cleaner forms of power generation. Wind turbines are not only good for the climate and the environment, but thanks to technological progress they are also becoming more economically viable. But what is the return exactly?

In September 2015, the United Nations set the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. It concerns 17 ambitious goals in the areas of climate, poverty, health care and education, among other things. Achieving these SDGs by 2030 requires $5,000 to $7,000 billion in annual investment.

These words were spoken by then-new US President Bill Clinton in 1993. This quote is still relevant today in the context of one of the most important societal challenges that we now face together: the energy transition.

"I almost love this man," Charles Darwin once wrote of Alexander von Humbolt. The renowned creator of the theory of evolution made no secret of his admiration for Humboldt. Without Humboldt there probably would have been no theory of evolution, for Darwin found the blueprint for this in his writings.

Wind turbines cost more energy than they produce: it's a claim that comes up with some regularity. But it's not right. Wind turbines are actually very profitable. The payback period is less than a year.

Private individuals can invest in wind energy in various ways. Shares in wind turbines are a common way, but you can also invest in bonds or indirectly in companies that are active in wind energy. Stocks can offer high returns, but also have specific risks.