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The role of nuclear energy must grow
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Nuclear power plants provide reliable electricity, and it is low-carbon. More nuclear power is the only way to curb climate change. It also provides an economic boost and creates jobs. The oil crisis in the 1970s and the energy crisis ... | mehr
Energy learns to swim
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Nuclear-powered ships and floating power plants are two different things. The former fulfill transport tasks. Floating power plants, on the other hand, are built to generate and supply electricity to customers. There are even nuclear-powered icebreakers. Floating power ... | mehr
Energy transition drives copper price
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Copper is considered an indicator of the global economy, hence the name "Dr. Copper". When the price of the reddish metal rises, economic activity picks up. The energy transition is advancing, and this is consuming copper. Thus, China, ... | mehr
Lithium - the Raw Material for Energy Storage
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Lithium-ion batteries are the first choice when it comes to battery storage. They score high with high efficiency, high energy density, and relatively long lifespan. Therefore, they are used in home storage systems, as well as in the ... | mehr
We can't do without electricity and nuclear energy
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
In 2022, global energy consumption fell, but with an increase of 2.1% it was above average growth. Countries with strong economic growth in particular, such as India, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, need more and more electricity. Carbon dioxide ... | mehr
Solar eclipse, energy, Mexico and mining
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
A solar eclipse, such as the one on Monday in North America, Mexico and Canada, has an impact on electricity generation. Around 30 gigawatts of solar capacity were lost as a result. Mexico is likely to have been ... | mehr
Energy transition drives tin and copper consumption
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Tin is needed for the production of semiconductors, for example in solar panels or electric cars. In order to even come close to achieving the envisaged CO2 targets, the focus is on wind and sun. This still relatively ... | mehr
Nuclear power for CO2-free energy production
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
According to forecasts by the World Nuclear Association, demand for uranium is expected to increase by 27% between 2021 and 2030. From 2031 to 2040, demand is expected to increase by 38 percent. However, some time has passed ... | mehr
In terms of energy technology, the world is in a...
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
A new world record has been set by researchers in the UK. Generating more energy than is consumed could solve many energy problems in the future. But despite the success of the Joint European Torus nuclear fusion plant, ... | mehr
Nuclear energy is no longer a black sheep
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Japan has just added uranium to the list of critical minerals. Raw materials are labeled "critical" if they play an important economic role, are not easily mined locally and most of them have to be imported. After the ... | mehr
Solar and wind energy are growing enormously - lithium provides...
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
According to the International Energy Agency, renewable energies will replace coal and be the most important source of electricity as early as 2025. Nevertheless, the pace still needs to be stepped up to make the goals of the ... | mehr
Energy transition and population growth require raw materials
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Alongside lithium, cobalt and rare earths, tin is a metal that could become scarce in the foreseeable future due to its growing use. Most tin comes from developing and emerging countries, where mining is anything but sustainable. The ... | mehr
Nuclear energy and the raw material uranium
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
A new reactor has just been commissioned in India. Officially, construction of the units in Kakrapar in Gujarat began in 2010, and now the controlled fission chain reaction began on December 17. India has been using nuclear power ... | mehr
Climate and energy security goals need uranium
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
The fact that uranium is needed and in demand can easily be seen from the price trend. A pound of uranium now costs almost 81 US dollars. Europe, the USA and Asia are relying on clean nuclear power. ... | mehr
Nuclear power - a clean and reliable source of energy
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
In the energy mix, nuclear power provides energy security, sustainability and resilience. And the potential of nuclear power should be exploited, because renewable energies are not enough to meet the world's electricity needs. Heavy industry and the transportation ... | mehr
The world needs nuclear energy
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
The transition from fossil fuels to more green energy cannot be accomplished without nuclear power. This has been recognized by many countries planning and building new nuclear power plants. One initiative, the Net Zero Nuclear initiative advocates global ... | mehr
Basic and energy transition raw materials always in demand
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
From the perspective of commodity demand, the second half of 2023 also seems to suffer from China's weak economic momentum. A further slowdown was recorded in July, with the real estate situation primarily to blame. In contrast, there ... | mehr
Energy transition against Earth Overshoot Day
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
It is about the natural resources that the earth can renew within one year. Whereas in 1971 this day was still in December, this time it is at the beginning of August. It is true that this significant ... | mehr
No energy transition without lithium
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
The raw materials and quantities that the transition to a low-carbon future will require are being calculated, for example by the International Energy Agency, the International Renewable Energy Agency and the World Bank. According to the latest studies, ... | mehr
A better world is possible - nuclear energy in vogue
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
In the latest IEA (International Energy Agency) report, there is optimism about achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This mainly concerns solar and nuclear energy, less so wind power. Governments are supporting wind and solar power, and increasingly ... | mehr
The energy turnaround requires immense investments
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Spending on wind and solar energy and on infrastructure is necessary. And the battery industry also needs to pump huge sums into the entire supply chain. For example, demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to rise from the ... | mehr
Global trend toward more nuclear energy
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
For example, Poland, which still gets 80 percent of its energy from coal, is planning to go big into nuclear power. Nuclear power plants will increase in number over the next few years. In Great Britain, eight ... | mehr
Energy transition requires more nuclear power
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
The growth of renewable energies has steadily increased in recent years and even exceeded expectations. Geothermal and tidal power, for example, can also contribute to the energy mix. But a certain amount of energy must be provided by ... | mehr
Electromobility and building energy need copper
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
A new market study shows that discounts for new cars are on the rise (CAR). This applies to internal combustion vehicles, but also, and especially in the near future, to electric cars. Cheaper prices and more available used ... | mehr
Energy and nutrition - two basic needs
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
In times of climate change, when economies are striving for decarbonization, the supply of renewable energy is not yet sufficient. An energy mix is needed, and that includes nuclear power. The call for energy security has been fueled ... | mehr
Copper and nickel for the energy transition
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
The demand for metals is growing, while at the same time resources worldwide are becoming scarcer. In the case of nickel, inventories have fallen significantly. The London Metal Exchange is now planning to counteract this with an action ... | mehr
Rare earths are urgently needed for the energy transition
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
An electric car, for example, contains up to three kilograms of rare earths. An offshore wind turbine consumes around 300 kilograms. Smartphones, permanent magnets and alloys also rely on rare earths. The same applies to many everyday objects ... | mehr
Crosslantic Capital beteiligt sich mit Wachstumskapital an der Sonnenwelt GmbH...
Von Sonnenwelt GmbH
Crosslantic Capital, ein unabhängiger Growth-Equity Investor mit Fokus auf schnell wachsende Unternehmen, investiert einen zweistelligen Millionenbetrag in die Solar-Spezialisten Sonnenwelt GmbH („Sonnenwelt“) mit Sitz in Langenfeld, Deutschland und Xando Energy Services LLC („Xando“) mit Sitz in Fort Myers, Florida. Die ... | mehr
Energy transition - diversity of ideas is called for
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
A recent study in Berlin showed that leaves can be used to create a sustainable energy cycle. Autumn brings around 36,000 tons of leaves to Berlin every year. In composting plants, they are used to make soil. But ... | mehr
Energy security needs uranium
Von Swiss Resource Capital AG
Although there are no sanctions against Russian uranium, only some Western uranium buyers have imposed sanctions on themselves. Russia is still fulfilling contracts with uranium buyers in the U.S. and Europe. But when these contracts expire, uranium may ... | mehr
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