Global energy investment is anticipated to reach $3.3tn, according to a June 2025 report from the International Energy Agency. This surge is driven by clean energy technologies, attracting twice the capital of fossil fuels,

Solar power is expected to be the biggest beneficiary, with investment forecast to reach $450 billion in 2025, while spending on battery storage is predicted to surge to around $66 billion.

China has established itself as the world’s largest energy investor, while solar PV is attracting more investment than other technologies.