Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI)

Since 2003, the biannual RECAI has ranked the top 40 markets based on investment in renewable energy, a key part of the energy transition.

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Can we avoid gridlock on the road to carbon neutrality?

Ben Warren, Arnaud de Giovanni 12 Oct 2021
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The Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) ranks the world’s top 40 markets on the attractiveness of their renewable energy investment and deployment opportunities. The rankings reflect our assessments of market attractiveness and global market trends.

The below graphic charts the changes in the top 10 since May 2019. For a broader view, download the RECAI top 40 ranking (pdf). For a further discussion and details on the methodology, read our article on the key developments. Scroll down to read recent editions.

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Read why global grid issues may stall net-zero progress, and how Eastern Europe is tackling multiple hurdles as green deadlines loom.

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