Africa: Renewable Energy Investment in 2018 Hit U.S.$288.9 Billion, Far Exceeding Fossil Fuel Investment

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Global investment in renewable energy hit USD 288.9 billion in 2018, with the amount spent on new capacity far exceeding the financial backing for new fossil fuel power, according to new figures published today.

These numbers, produced by BloombergNEF (BNEF), are being published today as part of REN21's Renewables 2019 Global Status Report.

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