The UK Invests in Renewable Energy While Saving on Energy Bills

August 19, 2019 (Investorideas.com Newswire) No longer do we have to wonder if renewable energy is the answer to our problems. It offers substantial advantages for the climate, our health, and the economy. A week does not go by without a politician or policymaker pledging or demanding a green energy future. If nations base their growth on fossil fuels, it will not be possible to stop climate change, which could have disastrous consequences.

Until now, China and the United States were the most attractive countries for global renewable energy investments. Now, the United Kingdom is a preferred destination. Britain is looking forward to putting even more cash into the renewables sector. If you would like to find out more, please continue reading.

UK Gets Power from Renewable Energy

The United Kingdom has invested a great deal of money into green energy projects in 2018 in an effort to create a cleaner and better future for power generation across the nation. Green energy is meant to supply most of the country's electricity needs, which is the reason why great efforts are made to leverage this valuable energy. Investment in the renewables sector is expected to remain strong in the following years.

Regulations will keep on evolving and ensure the transition to a low-carbon economy. 2019 was the 9^th consecutive year where global investment volumes have remained high. There is no way of telling what will happen in the future, but positive change is certainly on the horizon. The UK is looking to create the biggest possible impact in terms of climate change and create new jobs and income streams.

The electricity market has been altered so as to introduce Contracts for Difference (CFD). This is the government's way to support low-carbon energy production by incentivising investments. What the government wants to accomplish basically is to ensure affordable energy supply to businesses and consumers, while at the same time achieving clean growth.

This may sound like an impossible mission, but it is not. Britain is doing its best to meet the 20% renewables target by 2020, which was imposed by the European Union. More than 700 turbines have been installed, not to mention that onshore wind power is already explored. Wind farms are operating in Wales and Scotland, providing the necessary energy for over 2 million homes. Future presidencies should take that as an example to follow.

Reasons to Invest in Renewable Energy

Is it really a good idea to invest in the production of green energy? What a question. Of course, it is. A green energy project is not only interesting but also profitable and a good addition to your investment portfolio. If you feel that putting solar panels on the roof or deploying compact waste balers is not enough, invest in a worthwhile project. Before looking into ways on how to profit, let us think about the benefits of investing in renewable energy projects for the long-term.

Making Investments Driven by Core Values

Investment professionals like yourself are used to making decisions from a business standpoint. Times have changed, which means that it is now necessary to start making decisions from an ethical standpoint. To be more precise, you need to take into account social and moral values when investing in a project. Renewable energy resources, like solar or geothermal energy, produce less pollution. The outcome is that they do not hurt the environment.

Anticipating Major Technological Advancements

Technology is completely transforming the renewable energy market in the United Kingdom. According to the experts at Miltek in the UK, who contribute to society by producing equipment that protects the environment, the following year will be an exciting one for clean tech, as many companies and regions are embracing sustainable energy generation. They are talking about smart energy storage, microgrids, artificial intelligence, energy blockchain, and, last but not least, the Internet of Things.

How To Make Money Investing In Renewable Energy

It is estimated that about 80% of new global electrical generation will come from wind and solar. This translates into the fact that green energy has huge growth potential and, slowly but surely, natural gas will dominate the market share. If you do not capitalise on these trends, you could be missing out on a lot. If you are not interested in investing directly in renewable energy projects, do not threat because there are many other options.

• Invest with Exchange-Traded Funds
  This approach to investing in alternative energies is considered a little bit riskier, but there is no denying the fact that it can yield high returns. If you have always invested in the stocks of other companies, there is no better time than now to invest with exchange-traded funds, which are based on stock exchanges. They represent marketable securities, which means that they can be easily bought and sold. On the UK stock market, you are likely to find 4 indices. You can invest in indices on Europe if you like.
• Invest in Mining Companies
  Since we will no longer rely on fossil fuels, there will be greater demand for not so common earth metals. Iron, aluminium, and zirconium can be transformed into alternatives to fossil fuels. In Britain, many companies focus on extracting these geological resources. Silver is a great option, in case you did not know. It is used for everything from solar panels to electric vehicles.
• Invest in Green Bonds
  There is an interesting range of green energy bonds in which you can invest. More and more green bonds have been issued over the years and this is due to professionals' appetite for renewable energy. The bonds are available to residents of the United Kingdom who are over 18 years old. Needless to say, they are not listed and cannot be exchanged. Interest is paid twice a year, payments being made by cheque or directly to your bank account.

The bottom line is that investing in renewable energy was something unthinkable a few years ago. At present, individuals care about clean power and avoid reliance on fossil fuels. If you really want to make a difference in the world, consider introducing changes in your business operations. A waste baler, for instance, does not take up a great deal of space and it will help you cut down on your carbon footprint. Just think about it.

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