A Recession May Ruin The Renewable Energy Industry

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 30, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that an impending or current recession poses a major threat to the renewable energy sector. With capital retreating from high-risk investments, wind, solar, and nuclear projects are struggling to secure financing. Combined with political pushback, especially against offshore wind, the clean energy transition could face serious delays.

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