Friday, May 17, 2019

Finance: Investment in Renewable Energy Stalled - IEA

Global energy investment stabilised above USD 1.8 trillion in 2018, but security and sustainability concerns are growing (IEA)

Global energy investment stabilised in 2018, ending three consecutive years of decline, as capital spending on oil, gas and coal supply bounced back while investment stalled for energy efficiency and renewables, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual review.

The findings of the World Energy Investment 2019 report signal a growing mismatch between current trends and the paths to meeting the Paris Agreement and other sustainable development goals.

 Adjusting investment to 2018 cost levels shows a rising trend in spending activity for renewable power, up around 55% since 2010.

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