EU support needed to unlock private capital for clean-tech, investors say
By Louis de Briant ( May 19, 2026, 16:40 GMT | Insight) -- EU support is needed to help overcome the weak demand, uncertain cash flows and fragmented regulation that is preventing private capital from flowing into European decarbonization projects like batteries and hydrogen, investors have told a Brussels conference. Panelists at the event called for a range of EU mechanisms to support clean-tech investment including contract-for-difference schemes, guarantees and production-support plans.EU support is needed to help overcome the weak demand, uncertain cash flows and fragmented regulation that is preventing private capital from flowing into European decarbonization projects such as batteries and hydrogen, investors have said....
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