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.
From Energy Bills to Energy Assets: Smart Buildings Revolutionizing the Power Grid
Buildings across Europe are moving from cost centers to energy assets. By pairing efficiency measures with solar PV, batteries, smart controls and flexible operation, delivered via Energy-as-a-Service, projects require no upfront costs yet create predictable, long-dated cash flows.
The 2024 EPBD Implementation: Germany’s Path to Building Decarbonisation
Germany’s path to building decarbonization creates scalable, financeable retrofit opportunities.
The Time for Energy Efficiency is Now: Reaching European Climate and Energy Security Goals While Strengthening Competitiveness
At the Energy Efficiency for SMEs Day in Brussels, Solas Capital joined industry leaders to showcase how its innovative financing model helps SMEs cut energy use, lower costs, and reduce CO2 emissions.
Beyond Savings: The Social Impact of Energy Efficiency Investments in Europe
Energy efficiency in Europe drives savings, boosts health, creates jobs, and builds stronger communities across the region.
The Power of Less: Why Energy Efficiency Investments Are Essential Now
The 2022 energy crisis proved that the most powerful strategy for European business resilience is not securing more energy but needing less through efficiency.
We Don’t Have Time Interview with Sebastian Carneiro
Watch as CEO and Co-founder of Solas Capital AG, Sebastian Carneiro, is interviewed by Nick Nuttall, Strategic Communications Director from We Don’t Have Time at the IEA 10th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Brussels.
Hydrogen vs Energy Efficiency: Why Smart Investors Choose Proven Solutions
Despite hydrogen’s promise as a clean fuel, fundamental inefficiencies make energy efficiency investments a more proven and profitable solution for decarbonization.
Solas Capital AG partners with Signify Holding B.V. to finance LED lighting solutions across multiple European markets
Solas Capital partners with Signify in €10M deal to deploy LED lighting solutions across Europe.
Solas Capital partners with Greenman Energy to deliver a major non-recourse EV charging infrastructure deal in Germany
Solas Capital partners with Greenman Energy in €10M deal to deploy 132 EV charging stations across Germany.