Accelerating Energy Investing for a Resilient Future

The pandemic conditions we have experienced in the past and continue to experience now has brought to light major global economic risks and financial vulnerabilities. This worldwide shock has changed the global energy markets and consequently, affected the future investments in the energy sector. But to recover from such conditions and nurture more resilient energy infrastructures, an increase in investments in this sector will play a vital role moving forward.

Investing in energy gives you opportunities to shape the future while earning an income. There are several reasons that makes investments in this sector attractive:

1. The energy market is the most valuable global market segment – valued at around $7 trillion.
2. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global energy demand will grow by more than 30% by 2035.
3. The energy market is so vast, as it encompasses a diverse array of market sectors i.e. oil, gas, coal, renewable energy, etc.

Post Covid-19, it has become increasing apparent and there is a convincing case to take steps that will ensure both economic growth and public health by investing in sectors that are not harmful to everything from our respiratory systems to our existence on this planet. The pandemic’s positive lessons will be investments that accelerate the further development of wind and solar energy, and electric vehicles (EVs).


Renewable energy investments are a great option if you have a long-term investment horizon. In the era of global warming and climate change, individuals should consider going for investments that are not only good for their portfolios but also consider the implications of those investments on the planet. In the energy sector, there are ample opportunities available for investing in companies that promote energy efficiency or produce electricity with no harmful emissions. This includes renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind and hydropower. There are an increasing number of companies, for example Distributed Energy, that specialize in the deployment of renewable energy in developing countries and provide private investment and managed portfolio services in clean technologies.

The cost of installing renewable energy has decreased drastically over the last decade and continues to do so. Electricity rates are falling for wind and solar due to improvements in technology, economies of scale and competitive auctions. A report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) shows that the cost of electricity from new renewable energy plants last year was 83% lower than a decade ago. Attractive packages in the government funding for clean energy could act as an insurance policy for future pandemics.

In one way or another, all of us have been impacted by Covid-19. At the same time, many cities around the world have experienced cleaner air after decades, as industries shut down, overall business activities slowed down and people began to work from home. In some ways, the novel virus has helped us recognize and realign our priorities. Hopefully, this will spark an era where dependence on fossil fuel based sourced for energy will reduce, paving the way for renewable energy technologies and its deployments.