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Discover the latest updates from Solas Capital and developments in energy efficiency as an asset class. Below you’ll find our most recent company updates, details on our investments, market analyses, and industry perspectives.
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Solas Capital secures €60 million commitment from the EIB for the Solas Sustainable Energy Fund II
Zurich, 11th of February 2026 – 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 […]
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The Next Phase of Energy Transition Investing: Building and Industrial Decarbonisation
Our latest white paper explores the evolving dynamics of the energy transition and what this means for institutional investor portfolios.
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.
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.