Energy transition
Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 14th, 2026 | 09:15 CEST
Energy Security in the EU: An Obstacle Course! What Are Nel ASA, ITM Power, NU E Power and Plug Power Doing?
Created and Published on Behalf of NU E Power Corp.
As electrification and AI data centre expansion drive up electricity demand, Europe's energy security is facing a major test. To strengthen the power system and accelerate the transition to clean energy, Brussels is taking action through reforms to the EU electricity market and the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). These strict rules not only require significantly faster approval procedures for infrastructure projects, but also set binding quotas for green hydrogen and flexible energy storage in industry. But the path to a crisis-resilient energy system remains a bureaucratic and financial race for project developers and technology providers. Regulatory hurdles, volatile energy prices and the urgent need for investment capital continue to weigh on the sector. In this complex environment, strategic alliances and innovative financing models are gaining importance. Our latest analysis examines the different approaches of leading players and explores how business models can help overcome regulatory hurdles and make Europe's green industrial transformation economically viable. The exciting part? Investors can follow these developments, too.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 13th, 2026 | 05:24 CEST
E-Mobility in Rally Mode! VW and Stellantis Face TÜV Inspections as dynaCERT, BYD and Tesla Show Steady Growth
Donald Trump's surprise diesel deal with Vladimir Putin breaches Western sanctions, but the commitment to Ukraine stands. At the same time, Houthi attacks on Riyadh's airport are driving oil prices to unpredictable heights. With Brent above USD 100 a barrel, that is reason enough to switch powertrains! Supported by the electric vehicle environmental incentive, motorists are increasingly fleeing the price spiral at the pump, with alternative technologies in greater demand than ever. The clean transition relies heavily on e-mobility and green hydrogen as the future's ultimate energy carriers. But the energy transition does not only produce winners! While the struggling giants VW and Stellantis are deep into restructuring amid shrinking margins, agile challengers from the Far East and overseas dominate the field. Pioneer Tesla is delivering good figures, but its Chinese competitor BYD has long since overtaken it. At the same time, dynaCERT is demonstrating how highly innovative hydrogen technologies can make powertrains in heavy goods transport more energy-efficient. Investors should sharpen their focus, as the automotive market is currently reinventing itself.
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