Record year for renewable energy

Developing countries spent more on renewable power than rich nations for
the first time in 2015, driving the fastest ever increase in green energy

GLOBAL INVESTMENT IN RENEWABLES ($ billion)

World total
Developing countries
Developed countries

2015, $286 billion: Spending rises 5% from 2014, beating 2011 record of $279bn

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Picture: AP
Source: Renewables Global Status Report by REN 21