The second quarter of 2017 saw $64.8 billion invested in clean energy around the world, up 21% from 1Q this year, but down 12% compared to 2Q 2016. New Investment in Clean Energy by Region, 1Q 2014 – 2Q 2017 ($BN) Source: Bloomberg New Energy Finance All values nominal. This includes investment into all asset classes except EST asset finance and R&D, which are compiled on an annual basis only. This report covers an overview of annual clean energy investment, quarterly trends in new investments and funds in circulation, clean energy indexes and renewable energy capacity investment. Read the press release here. To find out more, download our fact pack BloombergNEF (BNEF), Bloomberg’s primary research service, covers clean energy, advanced transport, digital industry, innovative materials and commodities. We help corporate strategy, finance and policy professionals navigate change and generate opportunities. Available online, on mobile and on the Terminal, BNEF is powered by Bloomberg’s global network of 19,000 employees in 176 locations, reporting 5,000 news stories a day. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter →
Clean energy investment reached $ 300 in Q2 2017 , a 12 % increase compared with Q2 2016 . However , the investment total is " quite firm " when the falling costs of clean energy development are addressed , according Abraham Louw , an analyst at Bloombeg global Energy Finance . The financing of two photovoltaic projects in Abu Dhabi and Dubai , 1.2GW and 800MW , respectively , jointly contributed $ 1.9bn to the Q2 investment .