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By the Numbers: China, the U.S., and Clean Energy Finance and Innovation

by Joshua Freed and Robert Walther

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Before 2010, the U.S. ranked first in total clean energy investments, was tops in attractiveness for renewable energy investment, and led the world in overall patents filed. No more.

China has surpassed the United States in all of these metrics. Our country is sitting on the sidelines as the equivalent of 16% of our GDP is up for grabs.

Our latest fact sheet arms you with the data on China’s efforts to become the lead innovator and target of investment in energy technology.

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