Renewable Energy Investment Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The renewable energy investment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $309.77 billion in 2024 to $344.5 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to public awareness of climate change, declining costs of renewable technologies, policy incentives and mandates, energy security concerns, corporate sustainability goals.

The renewable energy investment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $488.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean energy, growth of electric vehicles and infrastructure, emergence of green finance and investment vehicles, regulatory support for renewable integration, adoption of circular economy principles. Major trends in the forecast period include development of hybrid renewable energy systems, expansion of offshore wind farms, proliferation of green hydrogen production, acceleration of energy transition in emerging markets, integration of renewable energy into urban planning and infrastructure.

The renewable energy investment market is poised for growth due to the increasing emphasis on clean energy sources. Clean energy, derived from renewable and sustainable sources with minimal environmental impact and low greenhouse gas emissions during generation, is essential for mitigating climate change. Renewable energy investment plays a crucial role in accelerating the transition to clean energy by providing financial support for developing, deploying, and scaling renewable technologies, thereby driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. For example, in 2022, both hydropower generation and geothermal energy use saw a 4% increase compared to the previous year, indicating a heightened priority on clean energy sources and contributing to approximately 13% of total energy production and consumption, as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Leading companies in the renewable energy investment market are intensifying their focus on developing advanced solutions such as digital suites to stay competitive. These comprehensive software platforms integrate various digital tools and technologies to optimize renewable energy generation, management, monitoring, and analysis processes. For instance, General Electric (GE) launched Lifespan in May 2022, a digital product portfolio featuring insights, data analytics, and condition-based maintenance capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and asset performance across renewable energy fleets. Such technological advancements play a significant role in driving innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy investment market.

In August 2022, Shell plc acquired Sprng Energy Private Limited for $1.55 billion, significantly expanding its operational renewable capacity in India. This acquisition positions Shell as a market leader in India's energy transition and underscores its commitment to sustainability in the growing renewable energy investment market. The acquisition provided Shell with a portfolio comprising 2.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy assets and a further pipeline of 7.5 GW from Sprng Energy Private Limited, an India-based renewable energy company.

Major companies operating in the renewable energy investment market are Amazon.com Inc., State Power Investment Corp. Ltd., CHN ENERGY Investment Group Co. Ltd., Bank of America Corporation, General Electric Co., Citigroup Inc., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., BNP Paribas, Iberdrola SA, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Air Liquide S.A., NextEra Energy Inc., Orsted A/S, BlackRock Inc., Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Enel Green Power, Canadian Solar Inc., Macquarie Group Ltd., Green Investment Group Limited (GIG) (Macquarie Group), Brookfield Renewable Corporation, Berkeley Partners LLP, EDP Renewables, Nebras Power (Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC)), KfW Bankengruppe, Pozitive Energy Ltd., Centerbridge Partners LP, MARATHON Capital LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the renewable energy investment market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the renewable energy investment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the renewable energy investment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The renewable energy investment market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as project financing, risk management, consulting, due diligence, and market analysis. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Renewable energy investment entails directing financial resources towards projects and initiatives aimed at harnessing renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass for electricity or heat generation. These investments are crucial for developing sustainable energy infrastructure, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, and diversifying energy sources, thereby fostering a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.

The primary categories of renewable energy investment encompass solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, biomass energy, and ocean energy. Solar energy investment involves allocating financial resources towards projects, technologies, and infrastructure geared towards utilizing solar power for electricity generation and other applications. These investments are facilitated by various organizational types, including private equity firms, banking institutions, energy companies, asset managers, among others, catering to applications in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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