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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 4th, 2026 | 05:36 CET
Who is cashing in on the energy transition? RE Royalties, Nordex and RWE compared!
The expansion of the energy system consumes vast amounts of capital but opens up new business opportunities for companies along the entire value chain. But where do shareholders earn the most? Canada's RE Royalties focuses on financing. The company provides capital to renewable energy projects and, in return, receives interest and long-term shares in project revenues (royalties). Nordex, by contrast, earns money from wind turbines and their maintenance and recently raised its margin target. RWE earns money from power generation, trading and infrastructure and is driving the expansion of its energy portfolio. Who holds the best cards?
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