The climate capital reset is here: How to do it right this time

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🗞️ Driving the news: The Climate Capital Reset has arrived, driven by rising energy prices, volatility in fossil fuel markets, and geopolitical tensions
• As energy costs surge, the focus has shifted from molecules (fossil fuels) to electrons (renewable energy), accelerating the energy transition in real-time
• The report from the Climate Capital Reset Project urges investors to recalibrate their strategies towards deployment rather than innovation

🔭 The context: Energy prices across oil, natural gas, and power markets have surged, reflecting vulnerabilities in supply chains and heightening the pressure on the global market
• While innovation in renewable energy continues, it’s clear that deployment and scaling these technologies, especially in areas like electric mobility and grid infrastructure, are the immediate hurdles

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The rapid shift towards renewable energy sources, spurred by price volatility and energy market instability, is a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change
• This transition is not just about policy — it’s increasingly about cost efficiency and long-term energy security.

⏭️ What’s next: The challenge now lies in deployment
• The focus is on unlocking capital for renewable infrastructure, particularly in regions with supportive policies
• Investors are advised to adapt quickly by embracing blended finance models and pragmatic, near-term strategies that align with the shifting market realities

💬 One quote: “The shift from molecules to electrons is accelerating—not despite volatility, but because of it.” — Rob Day

📈 One stat:
Sustainable energy technologies accounted for 90% of new capacity additions globally in 2024, signaling a tectonic shift in energy markets.

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