Record Investments in Clean Energy — IEA Report

In 2025, global energy investments are projected to reach a record high of $3.3 trillion, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
More than $2.2 trillion of this total will be directed toward the development of clean energy — including renewables, power grids, energy storage, nuclear power, energy efficiency, and low-carbon fuels.

These record investments in clean energy now more than double the total spent on fossil fuels, marking a structural shift toward sustainable energy development.

Key figures:

$1.5 trillion will be invested in the electricity sector overall, with $450 billion allocated specifically to solar energy.
Investments in power grids are expected to hit a record $400 billion, though this still falls short of projected demand.
Spending on oil and gas is set to decline by 4%, down to approximately $570 billion, with upstream oil investment decreasing by 6%.
Coal-related investments will continue to grow, albeit more slowly — around 4%, mostly in China and India.

Regional outlook:

The report highlights growing regional disparities.

China remains the global leader in clean energy investment, while the United States is expected to see investment levels stabilize due to reductions in federal support.

IEA commentary:

“Clean energy today is not only a climate imperative, but also an issue of economic rationale and energy security. Despite some investor caution, most projects have not been paused,” — said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.