Investor fair Beurs van Berlage
To remain climate-proof in the future, our world needs new and renewable forms of energy. China plays a major role in finding technological solutions and scaling them up but for many Dutch people that contribution is underexposed. And that while many Chinese companies are already active globally and in the Netherlands.
The 10th edition of the BeleggersFair at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam on Nov. 15 was therefore a great opportunity for the VNC to organize a master class and give Dutch and Chinese speakers and renowned companies the opportunity to explain how China and its companies contribute.
A diverse range of interesting speakers.
Keynote speaker Machiel Mulder, Professor of Energy Economics from University of Groningen gave a very interesting, data-laden intro to China’s significant share as the world’s largest investor in Renewable energy solutions. A number of key questions were answered: What remains to be done for the energy transition? What has already been achieved and what still needs to be done to reduce CO2 emissions?
Pan Zhi, Secretary of the Association of Chinese Investment Enterprises in the Netherlands (ACIEN), gave very specific examples of companies that are already contributing to the transition in the Netherlands. Also, one of his key observations was that as the so-called “Green Gateway” for Europe, the Netherlands is very important for the transit of solar panels, batteries and electric cars to the rest of Europe.
Huang Daiquan, General Manager of China Construction Bank Europe (CCB) who explained how CCB is helping to finance the energy transition in China. CCB Europe also issues Green bonds that help invest in sustainable projects.
Ada Sun, Head of West EU of Aiko Solar, a leading PV supplier with EU HQ in NL and Lily Q and Gerard ScheperofEAEST (European Association of Energy Storage Trade) also gave very inspiring presentations with examples of what can already be achieved with the right focus on innovation. With the latest generation of solar panels, Aiko manages to achieve 10% more efficiency and with the deployment of batteries, part of the grid congestion can be solved. Especially the so-called “Smart grid solution” will bring more efficiency through monitoring and regulating the grid.
Jean-Paul van Oudheusden, eToro’s market analyst then gave insight into opportunities to invest in the Chinese companies behind the energy transition, at the same time not shying away from the fact that the current climate around investing in China continues to feel influence from geopolitical tensions.
Closing
The master class then concluded with a panel discussion and Q&A led by Chi Lau, board member of the VNC and a recap of the event by Monique Knapen, our president.
The VNC continues to promote its objective of spreading knowledge about China and connecting networks, and with this master class, brought innovative insights on the adjustments needed, how China contributes and how investors can benefit.
