Global clean technology investment falls 17% due to downturn in China
Global investment in clean technologies fell by 17% in the first half of the year, mainly due to a downturn in China, according to a Rhodium Group report. As OilPrice reports, China shifted from subsidizing these industries to market pricing, increasing pressure on investment in new renewable energy facilities.
Downturn in China
Investment in wind and solar energy grew in other regions of the world but was unable to offset the decline in China. China remains the world's largest investor in clean technologies.
Report author Hannah Pitt noted that China was the main factor behind the global decline. The country's transition to market pricing for new renewable generation capacity in 2025 initially triggered a surge in installations ahead of the deadline, followed by an uneven decline in activity.
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Changes to electric vehicle support
Beijing also began phasing out tax incentives for consumers purchasing electric vehicles from January 2026. According to the report, these decisions led to a 49% decrease in Chinese investment in alternative energy and electric transport, to $133 billion.
China's share of global clean technology investment decreased from 52% at the end of 2025 to 39% in June. At the same time, investment in clean technologies in India and Europe increased during this period.
Rhodium Group also noted that governments are reviewing support for clean technologies, trade policy, and approaches to supply chains amid increased attention to energy security.
