Renewable energy
How much green energy is generated in Latin America?
The Latin American and Caribbean region produces about 60% of its electricity from green sources and contains one of the cleanest electricity grids in the world. Hydroelectric power generates most of the area's electricity.
5 tips to reduce energy consumption during the summer
Energy and its disproportionate increase in prices is the topic of the moment in many countries whose citizens have been affected. Therefore, reducing energy consumption is a step that many seek to take, especially during the summer. Start applying these tips and experience energy savings in your home.
Energy crisis in Europe worsens and creates uncertainty
As Europe faces an energy crisis, many countries are striving to implement sustainable energy solutions as soon as possible to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality of life for European citizens. However, recent events have sharpened the need for an emergency plan to ensure Europe's gas supply.
BBVA New Gen: Investments for all generations
Maintaining the experience and quality of BBVA, New Gen is presented as an option to invest from scratch or with small or medium capital and offers you an extensive portfolio of companies of global interest to give you the possibility not only to invest, but do it on purpose.
2022: Countries Impacted by Increases in Energy Prices
Europe is facing an energy crisis with serious consequences for both ordinary citizens and industries. The constant increase in the cost of energy has caused price increases in all items and the measures taken to minimize the impact have not been sufficient. Europe will face a bigger problem in the near future: supply.
Space technology against climate change
Satellites have proven to be extremely useful in monitoring the consequences of global warming on earth, which has included this industry in the list of popular forms of investment for those interested in promoting ways to stop or reduce the environmental impact of human beings.
Energy storage and its future potential
We are facing a third industrial revolution that consists not only in the detachment from fossil fuels and the use of renewable and/or clean energies, but also in their storage.
Driving Sustainability by Investing in Solar Energy
Investing responsibly is investing in those trends that can contribute to a low-pollution environment. How can sustainability be promoted through investments? There are many options, one of them being the solar energy industry.
Keys to the energy transition: nuclear, wind, solar and hydrogen energy
Among the keys to the decarbonization of the electricity sector is the promotion of renewable energies, the electrification of the economy and the increase in energy efficiency, thus developing a clean supply capable of meeting demand.
Investment opportunities thanks to the Hydrogen industry
In 2020, the European Union pledged to invest 430 billion dollars in renewable hydrogen by 2030, with the goal of installing 40 gigawatts of electrolyzers.
Tips to save energy efficiently in industries
80% of consumers worldwide consider of utmost importance that companies implement measures and protocols to combat climate change.
What is renewable and what is not: examples
To invest in the use of renewable energies is to invest in the well-being and future of the planet, which after years of pollution already shows the consequences. Therefore, here are examples of both types of energy to know the difference and be part of the change
The 15 best tips to save energy at home
Saving energy leads to a decrease in our monthly bill, which translates into economic and environmental benefits. Seemingly insignificant actions can make a big difference.
How to Invest to Save Electrical Power and Get Performance on the Road
The saving of electrical energy, both individual and business, represents an important point in industrial costs and environmental impact. Therefore, targeting socially responsible investments to services or enterprises that result in energy efficiency can bring a good economic result and a good environmental impact.
Advantages of distributed energy networks
The generation of small-scale electricity through distributed energy networks has a profound positive environmental impact. A total change of paradigm in the generation of electrical energy with respect to the traditional, centralized, and costly model.
The importance of saving energy
Energy saving benefits both the domestic economy and the national economy, especially in countries that are highly dependent on foreign oil
Solar energy storage
The generation and use of electrical energy from renewable sources represent a viable solution to counteract the pollution produced by energy production based on the burning of fossil fuels, and to combat climate change due to the concentration of greenhouse gases.
Understanding the socially responsible investing
It's no secret that socially responsible investing now occupies centre stage amongst investors and asset managers. How can we implement socially responsible investing processes?
Main types of energy storage
Our world is in a transition from fossil fuels to renewable and clean energies, so an improvement in electrical energy storage is of vital importance to support these technologies.
The energy storage revolution
Lithium batteries are predicted to be the future of storage since this element has a high electrochemical potential and can accumulate large amounts of energy.
Clean energy industry grows
Expected investments for 2030 are around one trillion dollars; however, lower installation costs indicate that future investments could be higher than expected.
Difference between clean and renewable energies
Although they are not synonyms, there are some types of renewable energies that are also clean, they are the best alternative to fossil fuels and nuclear energy, which besides being highly polluting, come from non-renewable sources.
The importance of living in a sustainable world
If there is a fact that shows us the importance of living in a sustainable environment and focusing on the environment is that 29 July was the Earth Overshoot Day, i.e. the day when humanity consumed all the resources available for that year. The current pace is increasing and growing exponentially every single year.
Sustainability, energy and commitment
"Sustainable development" is a relatively new concept and was first defined in 1987, in the Brundtland Report. A report that recognised that social development was taking place at a very high cost to the environment.
