Core Insights - Global investment in green technology reached $56 billion in the first three quarters of the year, surpassing the total for all of 2024 [10] - Institutional investors are increasingly interested in climate tech, particularly in areas that enhance energy independence and national security [3][10] - Major funding initiatives include Brookfield Asset Management raising $20 billion and JPMorgan Chase committing up to $10 billion as part of a $1.5 trillion initiative for critical industries [3][10] Investment Trends - Clean energy and power storage deals are driving renewed interest in the sector, despite previous declines [10] - Notable transactions include Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. raising $5 billion, BYD Co. raising $5.2 billion, and Iberdrola SA raising $5.9 billion [10] - Nuclear energy accounted for a significant portion of climate venture capital funding, with $863 million raised by Commonwealth Fusion [10] Market Performance - Clean energy stocks are currently outperforming major equity indexes [10] - However, there are concerns about the sustainability of this uptick, particularly with potential political challenges affecting investor confidence [8][10] - BNEF projects that venture capital investment in climate tech will decrease to around $25 billion by the end of 2025, down from $31.7 billion last year [8][10]