Kolkata, April 22 -- Total corporate funding in the global solar sector reached $ 4.8 billion across 39 deals in Q1 2025 - a 41 per cent decline year-over-year (YoY) compared to $ 8.2 billion raised through 42 deals in Q1 2024.
However, funding was up 20 per cent quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from the $4 billion raised in 40 deals in Q4 2024, as per the latest report from Mercom Capital Group, a leading clean energy consulting firm
"The drop in funding this quarter reflects growing investor caution in response to policy reversals, tariff shocks, and regulatory uncertainties that have forced companies and investors to reassess their strategies. However, the fundamentals remain strong, and the long-term case for solar energy is intact. We nee...