Global Energy Investment Report 2025

On 5th June 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the 10th edition of its Global Energy Investment report, revealing major disparities in global energy financing and the urgent need to scale up clean energy investments.

Key Points

China's Dominance: China is set to account for over 25% of global energy investments in 2025, investing heavily in both clean and fossil fuel infrastructure, including approving 100 GW of new coal-fired plants in 2024.
Clean Energy Surge: Global clean energy investment is projected to reach $2.2 trillion in 2025 — double the investment in fossil fuels.
COP28 Goals Lagging: Current investment levels are insufficient to meet COP28 targets of tripling renewable capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.
India’s Progress: India has increased renewable energy investment from $13 billion (2015) to $37 billion (2025), and nuclear energy investment has jumped six-fold. However, cost of capital and grid investments remain challenges.
Africa’s Decline: Africa's energy investment has fallen by one-third since 2015, with clean energy accounting for just 2% of global investment despite housing 20% of the world’s population.
Infrastructure Gap: Global grid investments are set to cross $400 billion, led by China, Europe, and North America.
Call to Action: IEA urges urgent financial reforms, including capital access and transmission upgrades, through initiatives like the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’ launched at COP29.