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Commented by Nico Popp on March 13th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Investing in the hydrogen revolution: Solid returns with Pure One, Nel, and Ballard Power
The hydrogen economy is coming of age. After years of political debate and countless industry prototypes and visions, the sector is now entering a phase of industrial maturity. Industry experts describe the current year as decisive, as projects with solid economics are now separating themselves from purely politically driven initiatives. While Norwegian pioneer Nel is building the infrastructure for green hydrogen at gigawatt scale through mass production of highly efficient electrolysers, Ballard Power Systems is delivering solutions for emission-free heavy-duty and passenger transport with proven fuel cell modules. The Australian company Pure One Corporation covers the entire value chain. With its "end-to-end ecosystem," the company bridges the gap between production and application, enabling seamless adoption of CO2-free logistics solutions. Investors are in an exciting phase in which hydrogen is being reevaluated as an energy source for industry.
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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 Stefan Feulner on February 20th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Bloom Energy, CHAR Technologies, SolarEdge – The future is here
Margins are turning upward, and cash flow is returning. At the same time, new growth areas are emerging in industrial decarbonization and energy supply for AI data centers. From performance-optimized solar systems to climate-neutral coal substitutes and decentralized fuel cells, several future-oriented industries are benefiting from rising electricity demand, CO₂ pressure, and regulatory tailwinds. Order books are filling up, production capacities are being ramped up, and billion-dollar markets are emerging. However, high valuations and short ratios call for selectivity.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 19th, 2026 | 07:55 CET
Energy transition 2.0: Why CHAR Technologies is thinking much further ahead than Enviva and why Plug Power is still dreaming
The global energy market has learned its lesson - electrons alone cannot save heavy industry. While wind turbines and solar parks are making power grids greener, steelmakers and gas suppliers face a physical dilemma: they need carbon molecules – just "green" ones. In this gigantic market for sectors that are difficult to decarbonize, former biomass giant Enviva has already proven that wood is a suitable energy source. But while Enviva has only burned pellets, CHAR Technologies is igniting the next stage of evolution. With their high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP) process, the Canadians are transforming simple biomass not only into heat, but into two high-value industrial products: biochar for the steel industry and renewable natural gas (RNG) for the grid. CHAR is thus delivering exactly the solution that visionaries like Plug Power are striving for with hydrogen, but can often only achieve with billions in investment in new infrastructure. CHAR Technologies uses the existing gas grid and earns money from day one.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 18th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Plug Power, Pure One, Daimler Truck: Your turbocharger for returns in the billion-dollar market of emission-free mobility
The global economy is at a historic turning point in 2026. The forced shift away from fossil fuels is catapulting green technologies into a new dimension. Driven by regulatory hammer blows from Brussels and exploding investments worth billions, the decarbonization of heavy-duty transport and the hype surrounding hydrogen are colliding to create a perfect storm for investors. While battery-electric trucks are already conquering short distances, a race between systems is emerging in long-distance transport, in which only the technology with the best infrastructure can win. The following article highlights how Plug Power, Pure One, and Daimler Truck are shaping this battle for supremacy.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 11th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Megatrend decarbonization: CHAR Technologies in the lead, BASF and Evonik stumbling?
Rising prices, security of supply, and ambitious climate targets are shaping the energy transition. Energy has become a strategic resource. CHAR Technologies converts biological waste into long-lasting carbon products such as biocarbon or biochar, which permanently bind carbon and remove it from the natural carbon cycle. The Canadian company is thus addressing several megatrends at once. Energy-intensive industries such as chemicals have recently been able to breathe a sigh of relief, as the EU appears to be planning to issue free emission allowances for longer than predicted. Nevertheless, the challenges remain considerable. Which companies will ultimately convince investors?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 29th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
The winners of decarbonization: How Siemens Energy, CHAR Technologies, and First Solar are turning the trend into returns
The energy transition is accelerating rapidly and becoming a dominant economic driver. While record investments are flowing into renewable capacities, innovative decarbonization strategies are generating not only ecological but also massive economic value. In this dynamic environment, three innovative companies are positioning themselves as key architects of the new energy landscape: Siemens Energy, CHAR Technologies, and First Solar.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 27th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Double dividends for Amazon & Co.: How CHAR Technologies combines the business models of Clean Energy Fuels and Carbon Streaming
The global energy landscape is currently undergoing a quiet but tremendous change. While electric trucks are still often discussed in the headlines, the titans of the logistics industry have long been making progress on a completely different track. Driven by the need to improve their carbon footprints immediately, giants such as Amazon and UPS are investing heavily in renewable natural gas (RNG). This trend has triggered strong demand for green molecules that can use existing infrastructure without having to wait for the expansion of the power grids. But parallel to this physical market, a second, purely financial sector is booming in the background: trading in certificates for the permanent removal of carbon dioxide. Investors are now willing to pay premiums for verified, high-quality certificates. The Canadian company CHAR Technologies is positioning itself in both of these markets. CHAR combines the best of both worlds. Its plants produce the RNG urgently needed by the logistics industry and, at the same time, generate the premium certificates that are currently the most expensive on the carbon market through the production of biochar.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 7th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
AI's energy hunger and decarbonization: How Siemens Energy, CHAR Technologies, and Plug Power are positioning themselves to profit
The global energy transition is caught in a paradoxical race: While electricity demand is exploding due to AI and electrification, decarbonization must succeed. This collision is creating a billion-dollar market for companies that solve fundamental bottlenecks, from grid stability to green industrial energy to the hydrogen economy. Three pioneers exemplify this systemic change. Their strategies could not be more different, as current developments at Siemens Energy, CHAR Technologies, and Plug Power show.
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