Energy
Commented by Juliane Zielonka on August 22nd, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
RWE, dynaCERT, Mercedes-Benz: Energy of the future - Hydrogen vs Electric
The energy transition is at the center of the strategies of RWE, dynaCERT, and Mercedes-Benz, each with different emphases. The energy company RWE is driving forward its hydrogen strategy with billions in investment and state subsidies. The Company plans to build electrolysers and hydrogen storage facilities, which, according to its IR Factbook, are the most promising components of its energy mix in the future. dynaCERT and its portfolio company Cipher Neutron are also focusing on innovative hydrogen solutions. Its AEM electrolysis technology, which is being researched in collaboration with Simon Fraser University, promises more efficient and cost-effective methods of hydrogen production. Mercedes-Benz, on the other hand, is struggling with the weaknesses of electric batteries. A severe fire involving an EV-Mercedes in an underground garage required over 8 hours of firefighting efforts, damaging 108 other vehicles and significantly damaging its reputation in one of its key markets...
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on August 20th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Deutsche Rohstoff AG, Saturn Oil + Gas, Siemens Energy - Weak demand offers opportunities
Persistent concerns about slow demand in China led to a sell-off and pushed oil prices below USD 80 per barrel. According to customs data released over the weekend, diesel and gasoline exports from the major oil importer fell sharply in July, driven by lower crude processing due to weak margins. However, this is offset by supply risks related to tensions in the Middle East and the escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine, which could bring the current correction to a rapid end.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on August 16th, 2024 | 06:30 CEST
Bavarian Nordic, Saturn Oil + Gas, Palantir - Monkeypox vaccine, energy, and defense in focus
A new global virus threat is waiting in the wings. Bavarian Nordic, a German-Danish biotech company for vaccines, is moving into the spotlight given the WHO's renewed monkeypox warning. Ten million vaccine doses are to be delivered to Africa by 2025. In the energy sector, the latest quarterly results from Saturn Oil & Gas are attracting the attention of investors and analysts. The Canadian company recorded growth of a whopping 50%. Palantir Technologies announced a partnership with Microsoft to provide cloud, AI, and analytics solutions for the US defense and intelligence community. Today, we focus on three industries with growth opportunities.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on August 8th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Siemens Energy tops, Evotec shocks, and what is causing the dynaCERT share to explode?
The Evotec share lost more than 35% yesterday. The share was already trading at a multi-year low before this drop. Investors were particularly shocked by the adjustment to the EBITDA forecast. Additionally, the biotech company indicated that it plans to downsize. This year, Siemens Energy has shown how quickly a difficult situation can be resolved. On the verge of bankruptcy at the end of 2023, it is back on track, although not thanks to renewable energies. In contrast, dynaCERT has yet to see its share price explode. A former Daimler manager will take the helm in the coming days and is expected to secure orders in Europe. Additionally, dynaCERT investors are waiting for VERRA certification.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on July 23rd, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Bloom Energy, First Hydrogen, Nel ASA - Best conditions for a rebound
Germany is not the only country working to develop a sustainable hydrogen market. Economics Minister Robert Habeck recently announced funding for projects totalling EUR 4.6 billion to make the economy climate-neutral. Green hydrogen is set to be a key energy source in the future. The German government projects a hydrogen demand of 95 to 130 TWh annually by 2030 to support industrial decarbonization. This development is not currently reflected in listed companies, which may open up new investment opportunities in the long term.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 23rd, 2024 | 06:45 CEST
Plug Power, Saturn Oil + Gas, RWE - Which energy belongs in the portfolio?
The debate about the ideal energy source for the future focuses on hydrogen, oil, and renewable energies. Despite its controversial reputation, oil remains a significant energy source due to its high energy density and well-established infrastructure. Technological advances are also reducing the negative environmental impact. However, renewable energies and hydrogen also offer significant advantages, such as sustainability and low emissions. However, there is a lack of infrastructure to fully exploit the advantages of these technologies. We examine one candidate from each sector and where they stand today.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on July 11th, 2024 | 06:30 CEST
dynaCERT, Volkswagen, Siemens Energy - Growth drivers in renewable energy: Who is leading?
In the hydrogen business, countries are providing government incentives to further promote this innovative technology. For instance, the US Department of Energy is providing around USD 750 million for 52 projects in 24 states. The goal is clear: to make clean hydrogen affordable and to gain international leadership in this sector. The Canadian company dynaCERT has developed an emission-reducing technology to retrofit conventional diesel engines to make them emission-free. This bridging technology combines the best of both worlds: the efficiency of diesel engines and the retrofittable and switchable CO₂-reducing drive form. The engine itself remains untouched in its functionality. One reason for the slow progress of large-scale hydrogen projects is the still lacking infrastructure. Siemens Energy can look forward to significant growth in its Grid Technologies division. Volkswagen, on the other hand, is learning that subsidies are not always advantageous, particularly regarding electric vehicles. The plant in Brussels is on the brink of collapse. And then there is a multi-million-dollar compensation claim from a completely different sector.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 26th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
SMA Solar shocks! Nel with partnerships! Kraken Energy shares could benefit from billionaire Bill Gates!
While Siemens Energy shares are marching towards a yearly high, driven by a new billion-dollar order from Saudi Arabia, many other energy shares - especially those in the carbon-neutral sector - have been struggling all year. Is now the time to take an anti-cyclical approach to stocks that are at rock bottom? SMA Solar has hit a new 52-week low following its profit warning. What do the analysts say? Nel ASA has not yet succeeded in breaking free with the spin-off of its subsidiary Cavendish Hydrogen. The Norwegians are relying on strong partners with a focused business model. Kraken Energy currently offers an exciting entry opportunity. Billionaire Bill Gates is making headlines with the construction of a new nuclear power plant in the US. Uranium specialist Kraken Energy could also benefit from this.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on June 25th, 2024 | 08:30 CEST
Shaping the future of energy: Plug Power, Saturn Oil + Gas, and SMA Solar in focus
The European Commission has launched a hydrogen bank to reduce harmful emissions in Europe. Financial incentives are being used to finance hydrogen projects worth hundreds of millions. Plug Power can score points with its knowledge advantage and secured a 25-megawatt deal for its electrolyser systems with a company in the EU. However, fossil fuels remain an essential part of the global economic infrastructure. Saturn Oil & Gas is pleased to announce the completion of a fresh acquisition in southern Saskatchewan, Canada. Investors, in turn, are pleased with the Company's liquidity and further debt reduction. Investors in SMA Solar AG are less pleased. Following a profit warning, the share price plummeted, and analysts are disgruntled. Does this mark the end for the German solar industry? Chinese companies are still gaining ground. Where is it worth investing?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 11th, 2024 | 06:45 CEST
After the European elections: Is it all happening now? Nel ASA, Kraken Energy, Siemens Energy, ThyssenKrupp and Nucera in focus
Europe has voted, and the Green parties have suffered historic losses! Now, the energy debate is coming to the fore again. While Germany is focusing entirely on green energy in the future, other countries have long since turned the challenges of the time into action. Nuclear energy remains a "zero-zero solution", making France, the Czech Republic and Poland the biggest climate protection exporters in the EU. This is because many new state-of-the-art reactors are being built here. The electricity market is huge, as Germany alone will have to shut down its gas and coal-fired power plants over the next few years due to the CO2 reduction commitments from the Paris Agreement. This threatens to create a supply gap that can only be filled with alternative energies, nuclear power, or hydrogen. What should investors focus on now?
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