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Global Energy Investment Hits $3.3 Trillion, Africa Lags Behind

6/10/2025

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Global energy investment is set to soar to an unprecedented $3.3 trillion by 2025, with a staggering $2.2 trillion dedicated to clean energy—twice the amount spent on fossil fuels. This surge is fueled by a quest for energy security and increasing electricity needs. Yet, Africa, home to 20% of the world's population, lags behind, capturing a mere 2% of clean energy investments.

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Global energy investment is set to soar to an unprecedented $3.3 trillion by 2025, with a staggering $2.2 trillion dedicated to clean energy—twice the amount spent on fossil fuels. This surge is fueled by a quest for energy security and increasing electricity needs. Yet, Africa, home to 20% of the world's population, lags behind, capturing a mere 2% of clean energy investments.