According to a new study by the Inter-American Development Bank, developing nations attracted a record $126bn in clean energy investment, up 39% from 2013 levels. The report says that while renewables are still only providing about 1% of global electricity generation, they have become an important part of the mix. The top ten nations include China, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, India, Kenya, Mexico, Uruguay, Uganda, and Nepal. China added an impressive 35GW of generating capacity from renewable energy, more than the annual total of the US, UK and France combined.
According to a new study by the Inter-American Development Bank, developing nations attracted a record $126bn in clean energy investment, up 39% from 2013 levels. The report looks at renewable energy activity in 55 emerging markets in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. The top ten nations include China, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, India, Kenya, Mexico, Uruguay, Uganda, and Nepal. China added an impressive 35GW of generating capacity from renewable energy, more than the annual total of the US, UK and France combined.