Energy security and investments in clean energy are at the heart of the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and debates on the energy transition, the report shows that investments in clean energy, electrification, and energy efficiency have tangibly improved global energy security over the past decade.

As concerns related to energy security continue to influence investment priorities, the document explored the potential implications for different sectors and regions, particularly in light of the current energy crisis stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

According to the IEA, the five main importing regions would have avoided approximately $260 billion in fossil fuel import costs by 2025 thanks to the development of renewable energy.

The report reveals that $665 billion is now invested annually in renewable energy projects worldwide, with solar power alone accounting for $365 billion in annual investments. It adds that in Africa, 15 countries recorded record imports of solar panels in the first quarter of 2026.

The IEA also believes that the current energy crisis could accelerate interest in domestic energy resources and renewables.

It is worth recalling that the International Energy Agency (IEA) is the global benchmark for monitoring investment trends in the energy sector. As such, this latest report presented the most recent data on capital flows to different types of energy projects, as well as initial estimates for 2026.