Vicente Izquierdo Munoz – Discusses the Increase in Clean Energy Investment

MONTE CARLO, MONACO / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2017 / The potential for investment in clean energy to transform current financial markets is growing by the year. Not only are low carbon technologies attractive solutions to address climate change and reduce pollution, they are a source of new economic growth. As world demand for energy grows, suppliers will need to service clients in ways that are economically and environmentally sustainable. Vicente Izquierdo Munoz notes that in the coming decades, the bulk of new energy investment will continue to be directed at renewable sources.

In 2016, the International Energy Agency revealed that clean energy spending rose to 43% of total global energy investment. China emerged as the fastest growing jurisdiction for energy efficient technology, accounting for almost a third of world spending in the sector. Bloomberg forecasts that renewables will compose almost 75% of new power generating technologies until 2040, as solar, wind and batteries supply a greater portion of global energy demand. Notably, the Asia Pacific region will spend two thirds of all new power investment on renewable generation over the same forecast period. As green sources of power become cost competitive with conventional fuels like oil, gas and coal powered electricity, investors have incentive to shift their dollars to capture the favorable returns.

Vicente Izquierdo Munoz believes that due to concerns about energy security and climate change, countries are increasingly turning to sustainable power to make up a part of their national energy mix. Additionally, that many governments consider clean energy investment as a key building block for the economy of the future. KPMG expects continued expansion in this sector for the next decade due to falling production costs and public policies in many nations that encourage market penetration of low carbon technology.

Longer term prospects for clean energy investment are also buoyed by changing investor attitudes. The trend is shifting towards socially responsible investments, which drive capital into environmentally sustainable industries. In 2015, Price Waterhouse Coopers found that 70% of institutional investors would turn down projects if they did not meet certain environmental, social and governance (ESG) conditions. Furthermore, of the organizations interviewed, 71% said their fund allocations were already tied to some ESG criteria. Socially conscious expectations on financial returns also appear to be prevalent in the younger generation of investors. Forbes reported that 79% of Millennials described themselves as interested in both financial and social impact when making investment decisions.

Advances in technology are improving the integration of renewables into existing industries, reducing the carbon footprint of the economy. Current market trends point to a large-scale transition away from fossil fuels towards a greener mix, which is projected to meet 6% of global energy needs by 2040.

Vicente Izquierdo Munoz is the co-founder of a leading market broker of Contract for Differences (CFDs). His firm provides clients with advanced technological solutions for trading and expert advice on international market dynamics. Vicente and his financial team serve clients in over 180 countries, specializing in foreign exchange and CFD trading in currencies, indexes, commodities, and stocks.

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