Introduction: The world's best solar PV (photovoltaic) projects now offer the cheapest electricity in history, according to the IEA (International Energy Agency). In this European Solar report, we provide a high level introduction to the use of PV within the EU. Also, one of the largest global PV markets. Despite rapid growth the PV sector currently provides only 4% of the EU's total electricity. Not unexpectedly Covid has impacted the ongoing rollout. Even so, the resilience shown has been impressive and there is a hope of a post pandemic bounce. Owing to the green tilted 750 billion Euro recovery as [...]
Read MoreEnvironmental Finance News - 350 PPM Ltd 350 PPM hand picks cutting edge environmental projects to showcase their proposals to its highly regarded environmental investor base Company News Whilst we hope you all had a good Christmas and a Happy New Year, we don’t think there will be many of us who will be sorry to see the back of 2020. It does also seem likely there are still some tough times ahead before we truly see the light at the end of the tunnel. But let’s focus on the positive and look back at what we can be optimistic about. Apart from [...]
Read MoreEnvironmental Finance News - 350 PPM Ltd 350 PPM hand picks cutting edge environmental projects to showcase their proposals to its highly regarded environmental investor base Company News This month we’re looking at what makes a successful startup. UK Government statistics show that 672,890 businesses were set up in the 2018/19 tax year. On average 20% of new businesses fail in their first year and between 50 & 60% are expected to fail within 3 years. So, what is it that separates the wheat from the chaff? According to Investopedia and UK Government statistics, one of the main reasons businesses fail, is they [...]
Read MoreMain author: Nicholas Dimmock BA MBA (CASS), Director of Investor Relations, 350 PPM Ltd. HEADLINES IN ORDER OF FUNDING (EXCEPT WITH SUBSIDUARIES) Solar 350 & Subsidiary: PAPA ONE LTD: Weathers Storm Corona Virus Creates. Looks to expand activities in Mexico and LATAM. Watch The latest PAPA One Video here. 350 PPM: Progresses Takeover of Investment Management Company and development of Fintech Base to develop platform and aid to European expansion post Brexit finalisation. Storelectric: EIS Certificates finally arrive with Storelectric, one year after raise completed. Watch The Latest Storelectric Video here. Waste to Energy Solutions LTD: Seeks additional sites for development. Liaises with institutional team from 350 PPM in [...]
Read MoreIntroduction This report helps to answer the question "should my next car be electric?". This is not a straightforward question. Nor is there a single, simple answer for all. Firstly, there are several types of electric vehicle (EV). For instance, there are fully electric EVs, which are fuelled solely with electricity. And there are hybrid EVs, which use both an electric motor as well as an internal combustion engine. As a result, these are fuelled with petrol or diesel as well as electricity if the hybrid is a plug-in. Click here to read the full report: Electric Car? - Complete Report Secondly, [...]
Read MoreEnvironmental Finance News - 350 PPM Ltd 350 PPM hand picks cutting edge environmental projects to showcase their proposals to its highly regarded environmental investor base Company News Whilst we are still in the throes of Coronavirus, leaders worldwide are focusing on how to revive economies post Covid-19. The future for renewables is looking bright and solar is leading the way in the green recovery predicted all around. The IEA – International Energy Agency’s New World Outlook forecasts are particularly good for solar. In the words of the IEA Executive Director, Faith Birol, “I see solar becoming the new king of the world’s [...]
Read MoreIntroduction Oceans cover 70% of the earth's surface which points out to the huge potential of Ocean Energy. Driven by earth's rotation and interaction with the sun and moon, this immense mass of water is constantly on the move. This motion, together with the thermal and chemical properties of seawater, provide a vast and almost entirely untapped source of renewable energy. In this report, we provide a brief introduction to the entertaining topic of capturing energy from the oceans as well as related statistics. In fact, estimates suggest this could cover the entire global electricity demand. Click here to read the full [...]
Read MoreBy Otis Harrison, CFA. Click here to read the full report: Listed Environmental Investments: An Introduction ESG Funds Introduction: When it comes to investing, the notion that you can make money in the market and feel good about your investments is a compelling one. It is responsible for a huge trend in global markets. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) funds saw net inflows of 20.6 billion USD in 2019, four times that of 2018. By the end of 2019, this record inflow brought total ESG fund assets to 137.3 billion USD. This figure represents less than 1% of the wider [...]
Read MoreClick here to read the full report: Tyre Recycling Report Introduction: End-of-life tyres, henceforth ELTs, are a significant waste problem. Billions ELTs are generated worldwide each year, with billions more currently stockpiled. ELTs have a complex construction which means they do not naturally decompose. It is also not easy to recycle ELTs. In the first part of this report, we examine what is currently done with ELTs. Typically, they are combusted to reclaim their energy content. That's to say, physically broken up for reuse in rubber products, or dumped in landfill. In the second part, we look at how how to deal with ELTs [...]
Read MoreClick here to read the full report: Reducing Domestic Energy Costs and Emissions Add our homes together and they generate about 20% of the UK's overall CO2 emissions. That's to say, the average home generates 6 tonnes a year. Our homes' energy supplies have their own significant carbon footprint. This costs us on average £1250 a year. This is according to The Money Advice Service. Methods to Cut Domestic Energy Costs and Emissions: This report outlines methods to cut carbon emissions and energy costs in the home, as the two are closely and happily related. [...]
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