We Don’t Have to Replace it All: Debunking the Primary Energy Fallacy

The energy transition is often measured against primary energy — the assumption that today’s fossil fuel inputs must be matched one-for-one with renewables. This white paper explains why that comparison is misleading, and how electrification and efficiency could cut global final energy demand by 40%, easing the capital burden of the energy transition.

Solas Capital secures €60 million commitment from the EIB for the Solas Sustainable Energy Fund II

Today in Luxembourg, Solas Capital AG has signed a €60 million commitment from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its successor fund, Solas Sustainable Energy Fund II. The commitment scales the existing energy efficiency financing partnership between EIB and Solas Capital and will channel much needed institutional infrastructure capital towards energy-as-a-service projects delivered by energy […]

Demand-Side Flexibility: The Next Building Block in Europe’s Energy Transition 

Europe’s renewable energy surge has created €4.2 billion in annual grid congestion costs, yet 73% of EU households remain on fixed-price contracts that prevent them from benefiting. Demand-side flexibility offers a transformative solution: €71 billion in annual consumer savings, 37.5 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and €11 to €29 billion in deferred infrastructure investments by 2030—all while proving that Belgium’s 81% dynamic pricing success can be replicated across the continent.