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Worldwide investment in clean energy 2004-2017

New investment in clean energy worldwide from 2004 to 2017 (Figures expressed in billions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise specified)

The data describes total new investment in clean energy worldwide between 2004 and 2017. In 2017, total new investment in clean energy sources and technology came to just under 280 billion USD globally.

Clean energy investments – additional informationThe amount of funding provided for clean energy worldwide has steadily increased over the last decade. In 2004, clean energy investments totaled just over 45 billion USD and increased to 279.8 billion USD in 2017. The significant increase in investment funding indicates that the industry has matured greatly.

2004 47
2005 72.7
2006 112.7
2007 159.3
2008 181.4
2009 178.3
2010 243.6
2011 281.2
2012 255.5
2013 234.3
2014 284.3
2015 323.4
2016 274
2017 279.8