We are already well-versed in the fact that China is the top country which invests in and consumes energy. As of 2025, China is expected to indulge in higher spending on energy than the US and EU combined. Moreover, in the past few years, China has securely moved their investment in global clean energy up to 33 per cent from 25 per cent. This spending has been distributed between wind, nuclear, batteries, solar and nuclear.
It's only been 6 months into 2025, and the total global energy investment is expected to create a new record of USD 3.3 trillion. However, this is subject to the world facing high economic fluctuations and rising geopolitical risks.
From the new global record of investment, the majority of the share, USD 2.2 trillion, would be devoted to developing clean technologies. These technologies may include nuclear, battery storage, efficiency, renewables, grids, low-emission fuels and electrification.
International Energy Agency's executive director, Fatih Birol, stated, "Amid the geopolitical and economic uncertainties that are clouding the outlook for the energy world, we see energy security coming through as a key driver of the growth in global investment."
Among all the renewable energy sources, the star performer position is held by solar. It is expected to reach USD 450 billion in 2025 due to its utility-scale solar and rooftop applications.
Besides solar energy, battery storage is expected to surge, with the projected investment reaching USD 65 billion in 2025. Similarly, nuclear would also see an upward movement due to rising capital flow by 550 per cent, with a total of USD 75 billion investment.
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