The 210th PIFW, "Clean Power, Brighter Future: Investing in Energy Transformation," held on February 20, 2025, brought together top investors and energy innovators to explore the rapidly evolving clean energy landscape. The forum highlighted transformative advancements in renewable energy, including wind, solar, and geothermal power, showcasing scalable projects that merge profitability with sustainability.
1. The Rise of Advanced Solar and Hydrogen Solutions
The shift from conventional renewables to more innovative solutions is accelerating. Kevin Lok, Managing Director at Climate Change Ventures, Hong Kong highlights how solar technology is evolving, with solar trackers and floating solar panels gaining traction. Offshore wind energy is also expanding, while hydrogen is emerging as a crucial player—not just in production, but also in storage and application. These advancements are improving efficiency and diversifying the renewable energy mix.
2. The Impact of AI and Digitalization on Energy Demand
As economies grow and digitalization expands, global electricity demand is expected to surge. Anneliese Sound, Industry Advisor at Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, Germany, notes that emerging markets, particularly India and China, will see an influx of 700 million middle-class consumers in the coming decades. Increased access to technology and economic participation will drive energy consumption, making renewable energy adoption more critical than ever.
3. Waste-to-Energy as an Overlooked Opportunity
While solar and wind dominate the discussion, new waste-to-energy technologies are proving to be scalable and profitable. Derek de Bres, Director at Pyrolysis Group, South Africa, explains that modern waste-to-energy solutions offer stable baseload power, unlike outdated gasification methods. As investors look for diversification, this sector presents untapped potential for growth and sustainability.
A special thanks to our speakers for sharing their invaluable insights at the forum.
We extend our gratitude to the presenters or showcasing their investment opportunities at the event:
Jarmin Kaltsas, CEO at Maine Standard Biofuels, US and Rodger Strickland, VP Sales at Maine Standard Biofuels, and their innovative investment opportunity transforming used cooking oil into cleaning burning premium biodiesel.
Oksana Pilatova, CEO at GasVessel Production, Switzerland and Stavros Niotis, Business Development Director at GasVessel Production, providing the world's largest high-pressure composite tanks for cost-efficient large-scale gas transport.
Lisa Morris, Managing Director at AKS Family Partners, US and a groundbreaking investment opportunity for the energy sector, room-temperature superconductors at QDM Tech
