Hanwha Qcells has launched a solar panel recycling program called EcoRecycle. The company aims to recycle up to 250 megawatts (MW) of solar panels each year. This effort will reduce waste and promote sustainable energy in the U.S. It meets the growing need for solar panel recycling as the industry expands. Why Qcells Chose Georgia? Qcells chose Georgia for its new recycling facility. The company already runs major solar projects in the state, which is a hub for solar energy. Expanding there allows Qcells to use existing infrastructure and a skilled local workforce. This year, EcoRecycle will begin operations at…
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Governments around the world are turning to carbon pricing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise money for climate and development efforts. Carbon pricing tools—such as carbon taxes and emissions trading systems (ETSs)—now cover nearly a third of the world’s carbon pollution and generate billions in public revenue. This article looks at recent trends in carbon pricing as seen in key industry reports. It covers global revenue figures, market changes, and how the money is spent. From Niche to Norm: Carbon Pricing Goes Mainstream Carbon pricing, a mechanism that puts a price on emissions, continues to grow as a global…
Image source: Getty Images Since the start of the year, the S&P 500 is up a measly 2%. By contrast, our own FTSE 100 index of leading shares has moved up by 7% during the same period. That may be surprising, given how often we hear about the US market performing strongly, while the London exchange feels neglected. Indeed, just this month London-listed fintech Wise announced plans to shift its primary stock market listing to the other side of the pond. So, ought I to keep on looking for cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy? Or could now be the…
Image source: Getty Images It’s possible to be a brilliant growth share AND a dividend superstar. I’d argue that the London Stock Exchange Group (LSE: LSEG) has combined both with aplomb. The stock doesn’t scream income, with a trailing yield of just 1.18%. But that’s only because the share price has climbed in line with rising payouts. The financial data company has increased its dividend every single year for the last 15 years. Over the past decade, it’s grown by an average rate of 19.45% a year. That’s an astonishing pace. The growth story is just as striking. Over that same 10-year…
Having trouble finding a High Yield – Bonds fund? Principal High Yield A (CPHYX) is a potential starting point. CPHYX holds a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on various forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance. CPHYX is part of the High Yield – Bonds section, which is a segment that boasts many possible options. Often referred to as ” junk ” bonds, High Yield – Bonds funds sit below investment grade, meaning they are at a high default risk compared to their investment grade peers. However, one advantage to junk bonds is that…
Image source: Getty Images GlobalData (LSE: DATA) is an AIM-listed UK stock that doesn’t get too much mainstream coverage. Currently at 151p, it’s down 33% over the past year, giving it a market cap of £1.2bn. In years gone by though, the GlobalData share price was on fire. Between 2010 and 2020, it surged 1,800%! Might this now be a hidden gem for investors to consider? Let’s take a closer look. What it does GlobalData makes money by selling data analytics and industry insights to organisations and businesses. It provides these to multiple sectors, including healthcare, technology, banking, and energy. …
Image source: Getty Images What’s the best way to go about building up the biggest passive income pot we can in an ISA? Today’s Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires have something in common. They mainly put the bulk of their investment money into reliable companies generating strong cash flow and paying dependable dividends. The masterstroke is to reinvest each year’s dividend cash in new shares, and then let it build up over the years. How much difference can the miracle of compound returns make? It could be enough to take our breath away. Plough the cash back in We’ve seen…
Record Revenue: Carbon pricing generated over $100 billion for public budgets in 2024—more than half allocated to environmental, infrastructure, and development initiatives. Wider Coverage: 28% of global GHG emissions are now priced, with all major middle-income economies implementing or exploring carbon pricing. Credit Market Shift: Compliance market demand for carbon credits nearly tripled, while voluntary market growth remained flat. Carbon pricing mechanisms raised more than $100 billion in 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025 report. Over half of the revenue was directed to fund environmental, infrastructure, and development projects, signaling a growing…
Image source: Rolls-Royce plc Anyone who decided to buy Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR) shares five years ago has done very well. The share price is up 677% since June 2020 and it isn’t really showing any signs of slowing down. The good news keeps coming with the announcement this week that the company has been selected to build the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors. So is it too late to buy Rolls-Royce shares? How much higher can it go? According to Peter Lynch, one of the biggest mistakes an investor can make is assuming shares that have gone up can’t go…
USD/JPY rises to near 144.00 as demand for the US Dollar has increased against the Japanese yen in a risk-off environment. Israel strikes Iran to rid-off existing survival threat from Iran. The BoJ and the Fed are expected to keep interest rates steady next week. The USD/JPY pair climbs to near 144.00 during European trading hours on Friday after recovering early losses. The pair strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) outperforms across the board amid growing war tensions between Israel and Iran. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, is up almost 0.5%…