March 13th, 2026 | 06:55 CET
Hotter than hydrogen stocks Nel ASA and Plug Power: the discreet crisis winners CHAR Technologies, 2G Energy, and Verbio!
The politically driven energy transition was meant to change a lot, but while many are still discussing distant dreams, three companies are already creating tangible results today. This goes beyond environmental protection; it is about the radical conversion of waste into valuable energy and helping heavy industry avoid CO2 collapse. Among them, Canada's CHAR Technologies stands out, making the virtually impossible possible with a unique high-temperature technology and recently raising fresh capital for its next big leap. CHAR is not alone. In Germany, heavyweights such as 2G Energy and Verbio are proving that biogas and highly efficient combined heat and power are no longer niche topics, but can make stock market prices soar. These three stocks could form the backbone of a green portfolio in 2026, provided the overall market and political conditions are favorable. Here is why these three stocks, in particular, could boost your portfolio.
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Mario Hose
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CHAR Technologies Ltd. | CA15957L1040 | TSXV: YES , PLUG POWER INC. DL-_01 | US72919P2020 , NEL ASA NK-_20 | NO0010081235 , 2G ENERGY AG | DE000A0HL8N9 , VERBIO VER.BIOENERGIE ON | DE000A0JL9W6
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Born and raised in Hannover, Lower Saxony follows social and economic developments around the globe. As a passionate entrepreneur and columnist he explains and compares the most diverse business models as well as markets for interested stock traders.
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CHAR Technologies: High-temperature pyrolysis at the forefront of the energy transition
When talking about real innovation in the cleantech sector, CHAR Technologies is currently hard to ignore. The Toronto-based company has secured a niche that is crucial for the global economy: the decarbonization of so-called "hard-to-abate" sectors, meaning industries such as steel or cement that cannot simply be powered by batteries. The magic word here is high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP). In this process, CHAR converts wood residues and organic waste into two extremely valuable products at the same time. On the one hand, green hydrogen or renewable natural gas (RNG) is produced, and on the other hand, a solid biochar remains, which the company markets under the trademark "CleanFyre." This biochar is a real revolution, as it can directly replace conventional fossil coal in steel production and reduce net emissions by a whopping 90%.
Andrew White, CEO of CHAR Technologies, presented at the 18th IIF.
The latest financial news from February 23, 2026, shows that this approach is not just theory. CHAR Tech announced that it would be carrying out a private placement worth around CAD 2 million. Particularly exciting here is the entry of the BMI Group via its joint venture BMI Industrial, which is contributing half of this sum alone. This makes the BMI Group a significant insider with over 10% of the shares. The money will flow directly into the project pipeline, which already looks impressive. From the "Thorold" project, which is already under construction and in operation, to feasibility studies in Kirkland Lake, the Canadians are going full throttle. With an issue price of CAD 0.235 per share and associated warrants at CAD 0.35, the company appears well-positioned to reach its next milestones. CHAR is not just a waste disposal company, but an architect of the circular economy, demonstrating that climate protection and economic growth can go hand in hand.
2G Energy: The powerhouse from Münsterland is betting on hydrogen
While CHAR Technologies supplies the raw materials, 2G Energy ensures that they are efficiently converted into electricity and heat. The specialist for decentralized energy systems from Heek in Münsterland is an expert when it comes to combined heat and power (CHP) plants. The share is currently trading at around EUR 35 and is showing remarkable stability in the market environment. What makes 2G so interesting is its technological foresight. The plants are "H2-ready," meaning they can be easily operated with hydrogen. This makes them an indispensable partner for the energy transition in over 50 countries.
Financially, the company stands on a solid foundation. With a market capitalization of around EUR 630 million and a P/E ratio of around 25, the market reflects the high quality and growth potential. Investors will be particularly pleased that 2G Energy is one of the few "green stocks" that also pays a dividend. The fourth quarter of 2025 was already very positive, especially in the domestic market of Germany and the rest of Europe. Excitement is now building ahead of May 2026, when the annual report and first-quarter results will be presented. In a world increasingly focused on energy security, 2G Energy offers exactly the decentralized solutions that can make the difference between a blackout and a stable green power supply.
Verbio: The rebirth of a "biofuel hero"
A seamless transition in the renewable energy chain leads us directly to Verbio SE. If CHAR Tech turns waste into gas and 2G burns it, then Verbio is the master at implementing this principle on a large industrial scale for the transport sector and the chemical industry. Those who bought Verbio shares last year in September at prices around EUR 10, or in May 2025 at even less than EUR 8, can be happy today. The stock has more than tripled, or even quadrupled. The share price is currently trading at over EUR 35.50. This is an impressive comeback for a company that, until recently, was struggling with cheap imports from China and dubious GHG certificates.
But the tide has turned in recent days and weeks. The political climate in Germany is playing massively into Verbio's hands. The German government's new Building Modernization Act (GMG) sees clear sales opportunities for biomethane, which is precisely Verbio's core product. Company boss Claus Sauter sees this as a completely new market growth opportunity outside of mobility. The figures underpin this optimism. Operating profit (EBITDA) rose by 45% to EUR 30.1 million in the past quarter. Verbio is also expanding globally, from North America to India, and transforming itself from a pure biofuel producer to a supplier of green molecules in the chemical industry. Investors are delighted. Verbio's share price has significantly outperformed many peers, including 2G Energy, in recent months.
Conclusion: Three paths, one goal
In summary, we are dealing with three companies that complement each other wonderfully and can be an asset to a green or diversified portfolio. CHAR Technologies is the dynamic technology leader from Canada, which is on the verge of commercial scaling with its HTP technology and a new cash injection of CAD 2 million. It is a stock for investors who are betting on a breakthrough in industrial decarbonization and biocarbon. 2G Energy, on the other hand, offers the necessary security and reliability of an established mechanical engineering company whose hydrogen-capable power plants form the backbone of decentralized energy supply. Finally, Verbio shows how political conditions and a consistent circular economy can multiply a share price within a year.
All three stocks show in their own way that the time for pure experimentation is over. Here, profits are being generated, factories are being built, and real emissions are being saved. Those who want to bet on a green future can hardly ignore this trio, whether because of the innovative strength of CHAR, the reliability of 2G, or the sheer dynamism of Verbio.
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