BloombergNEF: Global renewables investment fell to $327.5bn in first half of 2026

Michael Holder
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Global investment in large-scale solar, offshore wind and onshore wind dropped during the first of the year following changes to China's policy framework

Total investment in renewable energy reached $327.5bn worldwide during the first half of 2026, putting funding roughly in line with activity levels seen at the end of last year, but still down by more...

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