cleantech
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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Commented by Nico Popp on February 26th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Opportunities thanks to industrial transformation: The closed value chain of CHAR Technologies, PyroGenesis, and BASF
When it comes to the climate-neutral transformation of industry, the current phase marks the transition from strategic planning to operational implementation for many companies. According to recent publications by McKinsey and the International Energy Agency (IEA), about half of the required reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050 depends on the provision of alternative heat sources for the production of basic industrial materials such as steel, cement, and chemicals. The regulatory framework in Europe and North America is defined by the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and stricter standards for the circular economy, which increases the financial pressure on CO2-intensive processes. In this environment, the thermal decomposition of organic materials in the absence of oxygen, known as pyrolysis, is becoming increasingly popular as a means of recovering energy from waste streams and utilizing them as carbon sinks. CHAR Technologies, PyroGenesis, and BASF play an important role in this context, ranging from decentralized waste recovery to specialized plant engineering and industrial applications.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 26th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Hydrogen transition: How dynaCERT, Plug Power, and Ballard Power Systems are decarbonizing the transportation sector
The market for hydrogen-powered logistics is set to reach a volume of USD 32.47 billion in 2026 and is expected to grow to USD 204.9 billion by the end of the decade. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global demand for hydrogen was nearly 100 million tons last year, but less than 1% of that came from low-emission sources. In the US, tariffs on electrolysers and fuel cells, ranging from 10% to 30%, are forcing the industry to build local supply chains. In Europe, the REPowerEU plan, together with the EU hydrogen strategy, creates a stable framework for investment in infrastructure. However, an immediate and comprehensive replacement of the global heavy-duty fleet with completely emission-free vehicles would be difficult to achieve and also economically nonsensical. Instead, companies are preparing to retrofit existing fleets or promote the hydrogen transition in other ways.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 25th, 2026 | 08:25 CET
Forget tech stocks! Siemens Energy, A.H.T. Syngas, and Linde are the secret money-making machines
With gas storage facilities in Germany at an all-time low and geopolitical tensions shaking up the market, a paradoxical situation is emerging on the global markets. An LNG supercycle is flooding the system with new supply, but the insatiable appetite of AI-driven data centers and energy policy are driving demand. Three German heavyweights are particularly in focus. Turbine manufacturer Siemens Energy is benefiting from new power plant orders, specialist A.H.T. Syngas could be boosted by demand for synthesis gas, and industrial giant Linde is securing key positions in the global LNG infrastructure.
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Commented by Mario Hose on February 25th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
A green industrial giant in the making! Why CHAR Technologies could play a key role in climate-neutral industry - and what ArcelorMittal has to do with it!
Industrial waste should no longer be a burden on our planet, because pure, green energy can now flow from organic residues. We are at this very turning point today. Canadian cleantech company CHAR Technologies has found a way to push the boundaries of physics a little. With its groundbreaking technology, the company is turning what we throw away into the gold of the future. It is about much more than just recycling. It is about an industrial revolution that is taking place right in front of our eyes. We show you how CHAR, as one of the most exciting players in the cleantech sector, could conquer the European market with a strong partner. The projects, vision, and enormous potential of this stock are enormous.
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