{"id":305575,"date":"2025-06-07T02:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T09:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/?p=305575"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:27:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:27:27","slug":"china-spends-nearly-as-much-on-energy-as-us-and-eu-combined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/china-spends-nearly-as-much-on-energy-as-us-and-eu-combined\/","title":{"rendered":"China spends nearly as much on energy as US and EU&#8230; combined"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The global energy investment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with projections indicating that investments will reach a record $3.3 trillion by 2025, as per the International Energy Agency (IEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A remarkable $2.2 trillion of that total is expected to target clean technologies, including renewables, battery storage, and nuclear power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This substantial investment indicates a pivot towards energy security amid increasing geopolitical uncertainties and economic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Amid all the economic &amp; geopolitical uncertainty, global energy investment is set to rise this year to $3.3 trillion<br><br>China is by far the world&#39;s single largest investor in energy, spending almost as much as the US &amp; EU combined<br><br>New <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@IEA<\/a> report \u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SdQoXsGLKj\">https:\/\/t.co\/SdQoXsGLKj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PnD7nyjeZL\">pic.twitter.com\/PnD7nyjeZL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fatih Birol (@fbirol) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fbirol\/status\/1930476716679385390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Energy Investments Set to Reach $3.3 Trillion by 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China has firmly established itself as the preeminent player in global energy investment, currently outspending both the United States and the European Union combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past decade, <strong>China&#8217;s share of global clean energy investment surged from 25% to nearly 33%, driven by significant expenditures in solar, wind, and electric vehicle technologies.<\/strong> In 2023 alone, global investments in solar technology are projected to reach a staggering $450 billion, indicating its dominance in the energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite these advancements, concerns loom regarding infrastructure inadequacies. <strong>The IEA reports that annual investments in energy grids, which stand at $400 billion<\/strong>, are failing to keep pace with new generation and electrification efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Daily Briefing | Global energy investment set to hit record $3.3tn in 2025, IEA says <br><br>\u27a1\ufe0f Read today&#39;s full briefing here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oHOkhhO05k\">https:\/\/t.co\/oHOkhhO05k<\/a> <br><br>\u27a1\ufe0f Sign up to our email briefings: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XapIG1gcs5\">https:\/\/t.co\/XapIG1gcs5<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AJAizzSJ1X\">pic.twitter.com\/AJAizzSJ1X<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Carbon Brief (@CarbonBrief) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarbonBrief\/status\/1930543519627685995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This mismatch poses serious risks to electrical security, with delays in permitting and supply chain issues impeding progress. Moreover,<strong> while electricity investments are set to surpass fossil fuel expenditures by 50% this year,<\/strong> the ongoing reliance on coal in countries like China and India raises alarms about climate commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, Africa, despite housing 20% of the world\u2019s population, receives a mere 2% of the global clean energy investment. The continent has seen a 33% decline in overall energy investments over the past decade, highlighting a critical disparity that must be addressed to ensure equitable energy access and progress toward climate goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The global energy investment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with projections indicating that investments will reach a record $3.3 trillion by 2025, as per the International Energy Agency (IEA). A remarkable $2.2 trillion of that total is expected to target clean technologies, including renewables, battery storage, and nuclear power. 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