The United States is the most attractive country for renewable energy investments worldwide, with a RECAI score of 65.8. Mainland China ranked second, with a score of 70.7. The RECAI ranking is developed twice per year, and the higher the score of a country, the more attractive it is to renewable energy investments. The April 2021 score includes a COVID-19 parameter, taking into account economic vulnerability and risk factors.
Most attractive countries for renewable energy investments worldwide as of April 2021, based on RECAI score*
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Most attractive countries for renewable energy investments worldwide as of April 2021, based on RECAI score* [Graph], EY, May 10, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1121004/renewable-energy-country-attractiveness-score-global/