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An opinion piece by Carsten Mainitz (Apaton Finance GmbH). The energy transition is considered one of the biggest investment trends of the coming decades. Not only project developers and plant manufacturers benefit from this development, but other market participants as well. RE Royalties has yet to receive much attention. As pioneers, the Canadians have introduced the royalty model, which has been successful in many industries, to the renewable energy sector. Based on this i

An opinion piece by Stefan Feulner (Apaton Finance GmbH). The transformation of the energy industry toward alternative sources is rapidly gaining momentum. In the United States, in 2025 around 90% of newly installed power capacity came from solar, wind, and storage projects. This development is driven by rising electricity demand from AI data centers, electrification, and the expansion of a resilient energy supply. This also increases the need for innovative financing models.

An opinion piece by Nico Popp (Apaton Finance GmbH). Vancouver-based RE Royalties has successfully adapted the proven asset-light royalty model from the commodities sector to the renewable energy sector. The company is a specialized financier and occupies a critical niche in financings ranging from CAD 10 to 30 million, a segment often overlooked by traditional banks. In exchange for secured loans, RE Royalties secures long-term, contractually fixed gross revenue shares over

An opinion piece by Armin Schulz (Apaton Finance GmbH). Royalty financing originated in the mining industry, where Franco-Nevada was one of the pioneers of the business model. RE Royalties applies the same principle to the energy transition sector. The company provides funding to project developers and, in return, receives a share of the revenue from solar parks, wind farms, and battery storage facilities. It does not operate its own projects, which allows it to scale effecti