cleantech
Commented by Fabian Lorenz on March 16th, 2026 | 09:05 CET
BioNTech a Takeover Target? What's Happening at CHAR Technologies and Steyr Motors?
A cleantech growth story with takeover potential is currently available for only around CAD 35 million. CHAR Technologies is benefiting from rising oil and gas prices thanks to its technology. If the stock fails to move higher, a strategic partner could step in. Is BioNTech a takeover candidate? Until last week, the answer would likely have been a clear no. But since the announcement that the founders are stepping down, almost anything seems possible. And there is another factor in its favor. To avoid being swallowed by a major defense contractor, Steyr Motors aims to grow aggressively - both organically and through acquisitions. Analysts believe the company could double its revenue and recommend buying the stock.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 16th, 2026 | 07:55 CET
A Geopolitical Turning Point Meets AI: Entering the Next Generation of Energy with Plug Power, First Hydrogen, and Oklo – What Matters Now
Geopolitical crises and the AI boom are converging to create an unprecedented energy dilemma. While Europe and the US are ramping up their hydrogen infrastructure in the wake of the Ukraine shock, data centers run by tech giants are already consuming amounts of electricity today that could power entire countries. But green hydrogen alone falls short due to the intermittency of wind and solar power. The solution could lie in combining it with mini-nuclear reactors, known as SMRs. We take a closer look at the current situation at Plug Power, First Hydrogen, and Oklo.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 13th, 2026 | 08:25 CET
Gas shortages and the USD 150 bet on oil! Caution advised for Shell, BP, A.H.T. Syngas, and Plug Power
The daily news offers little reassurance for investors. Burning refineries, damaged oil tankers, and air battles over the planet's most oil-rich region mean extreme tension and volatility for the international capital markets. Despite all the horror, the financial carousel continues to turn. Institutional and private investors worldwide are sitting on USD 250 trillion in assets seeking investment opportunities. This keeps capital flows alive and encourages millions of people to keep an eye on the flashing prices. Energy companies are currently moving to the top of the list of interests, while some previously favored high-tech and AI stocks are currently consolidating. In this environment, it is worth looking not only at multinationals such as Shell or BP, but also at specialty stocks such as A.H.T. Syngas or Plug Power. They address the challenges of the times and must demonstrate how they can deliver operational performance in this environment. We take a closer look at the numbers.
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Commented by Mario Hose on 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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Commented by Nico Popp on March 12th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Solutions instead of energy crisis: The potential of CHAR Technologies, Linde, and DuPont
The German economy is under enormous pressure. After years of rising energy prices and an increasingly complicated supply of raw materials, the population and industry are gripped by fears of a creeping decline. Electricity prices for energy-intensive companies remain at a level that is significantly higher than in previous years. Industry experts have long warned of a permanent exodus of production capacities to cheaper regions such as the US, where electricity costs for industry last year were less than half those in the European Union. To ensure the survival of industry, new approaches are coming into focus. Solutions are needed that break the dependence on fossil fuel imports and make supply more flexible. Different approaches are being taken here: While Linde and DuPont prefer to partner with the big players, Canadian innovator CHAR Technologies is occupying the exciting niche of decentralized energy generation.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 10th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Plug Power, dynaCERT, Nel ASA: How to profit from the new billion-dollar rush on hydrogen in 2026
In 2026, the stock market has moved on from hydrogen as a speculative investment and is rediscovering it as a solid industrial asset. While the initial euphoria has faded, record sums are now flowing into concrete infrastructure and production. Three technology leaders in particular are driving development forward with their different approaches. Plug Power is focusing on the commercialization of hydrogen ecosystems, dynaCERT is optimizing the combustion process for cleaner diesel engines with its HydraGEN™ systems, and Nel ASA is scaling up green production with its electrolysers.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 9th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Energy Shock? Linde, Veolia, and AHT Syngas Offer Strategic Solutions
The stock market and economy are more volatile than ever. The reasons for this are the military escalation in the Middle East and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With crude oil prices exceeding USD 90 per barrel and, according to analysts, potentially rising to over USD 150 in a prolonged crisis scenario, the industry is facing a serious challenge. In this environment, the dynamics of the energy transition are also changing: decarbonization is no longer just a regulatory goal for companies, but has become a survival strategy for their own competitiveness. While the industrial gases group Linde forms the technological backbone of decarbonization with its expertise in hydrogen logistics, Veolia Environnement secures resources and even generates crisis-proof cash flows through the management of global material cycles. A.H.T. Syngas is also a good fit with the companies mentioned above. Its gasification plants convert industrial waste streams directly at their source into cost-effective synthesis gas and green hydrogen – a decentralized technology that is more relevant today than ever before.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 6th, 2026 | 07:50 CET
Iran war boosts cash flow! Ride the short-term boom with BP, and invest in the future with CHAR Technologies and First Solar
The shock of the Iran war is driving up oil prices and bringing BP huge profits in the short term. Nevertheless, the conflict ruthlessly exposes the Achilles heel of fossil fuel dependency. As geopolitical risks escalate, investors are desperately seeking crisis-proof alternatives. The future belongs to technologies that are unaffected by tensions in the Persian Gulf. Innovative processes have long been transforming wood waste into green energy sources, while solar giants are setting new efficiency records. Three companies show where the journey is headed: BP's short-term surge is only one side of the coin; CHAR Technologies and First Solar are now setting the course for sustainable returns.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 5th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Oil and gas: The new gold? Things are heating up at Shell, BP, Pure One, and Oklo
After a long dry spell for oil, it took a war to bring the necessity of fossil fuels back into focus. But let's not get carried away. The world markets are flooded with oil, and the US and Canada have built up so much capacity over the last 20 years that Iran's 4 million barrels of production can easily be offset. "There's plenty of oil" was the response to the repeated peak oil statements following the work of geologist Marion King Hubbert in 1949. Reserves were supposed to be depleted by 2000, but things turned out differently. Today, researchers estimate reserves to last well over 200 years, making it worthwhile for investors to look at oil stocks. There are many alternatives, including those from Pure Hydrogen and Oklo. The Iran crisis presents another opportunity to restructure portfolios.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on March 3rd, 2026 | 07:35 CET
DroneShield shares explode! Steyr Motors and CHAR Technologies benefit from acquisitions and optimism!
DroneShield's share price has skyrocketed. After a weekend with images of drones over Dubai, Qatar, and other major cities, investors rushed to buy DroneShield shares. The specialist in drone defense had already reported European orders last week, pushing the share up by 20%. Yesterday, the rally continued. DroneShield demonstrates that it is not always the market leaders who make the biggest gains. There are also compelling second-tier companies that can become outperformers. Steyr Motors catapulted itself onto investors' radar in the defense sector in 2025, and now the first acquisitions are being made to accelerate growth. CHAR Technologies could be among the outperformers in 2026. At a recent investor conference, the CEO provided solid reasons for significantly higher share prices. If the company succeeds in commercializing its technology, the stock currently appears undervalued.
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