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# ⚡ $1.8T Clean Energy Investments. Ed-Tech Funding Decline. Surgery Automation.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/1-8t-clean-energy-investments-ed-tech-funding-decline-surgery-automation/
- Published: 2024-02-02T10:10:20.000Z
- Updated: 2024-02-02T10:10:20.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #20 looks at Clean Energy Investments, EdTech Funding and Surgery Automation.
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

China takes the lead as the largest market in energy transition, reaching $676 Billion in 2023\. Globally, electric vehicles have seen the largest investments climbing up [36% to $634 Billion](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-30/china-leads-global-clean-energy-spending-which-record-1-8-trillion-in-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) surpassing renewable energy which gained 8% to $623 Billion. Today we look at clean energy investments.

### Today's Topics

- ⚡ **Clean Energy.** Global Clean Energy Investments Hit $1.8 Trillion.
- 💰 **Edtech Funding.** Sharp Decline in Smaller EdTech Funding Rounds.
- 🤖 **Workforce Automation.** 30% Rise in Automation of Surgeries in 50 Years.

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## ⚡ Global Clean Energy Investments Hit $1.8 Trillion

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/02/HolonIQ_Annual_Investments_into_Clean_Energy_2015_2023_USD_Billions_HCH8K2VRXB5CT1QNM1KH.png)

In 2023, global clean energy investments exceeded $1.8 trillion USD. Notably, investments in electric vehicles have experienced remarkable growth, starting from negligible funding in 2014 and surging to almost $130 billion USD in 2023\. This uptick in EV investments has triggered increased investments into batteries, supporting the expanding EV market. Additionally, nuclear and low-emission fuels are gaining traction with significant private-sector investments, indicating a promising future. Despite the skepticism surrounding renewable power, investments in this sector continue to grow steadily, reflecting growing confidence in clean energy generation.

## 💰 Sharp Decline in Smaller EdTech Funding Rounds

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/02/HolonIQ_Global_EdTech_Venture_Capital_Funding_number_of_rounds_for_various_deal_sizes_in_USD_HCH8KBLS9WR30JGVQ2DV.png)

EdTech funding experienced sharp declines in 2023 following an outlier in 2021 which saw pandemic inspired investments into the sector. Prior to 2021, sentiment was mixed; $100 Million+ rounds increased YoY between 2019 and 2021, while sub-$100M rounds declined marginally. In 2022, a cooling-off period was evident where all but sub $50M rounds posted sharp declines. As smaller funding rounds decline, there seems to be no appetite for large rounds as the sector goes through a correction period.

## 🤖 30% Rise in Automation of Surgeries in 50 Years

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/02/HolonIQ_How_likely_are_different_occupations_to_be_fully_automated_within_the_next_10_20_and_50_years_HCHD54H28OQSRY5ABHZG.png)

As AI continues to thrive globally, there's a growing trend toward job automation, posing a risk of many jobs becoming redundant. Expert findings and projections suggest truck drivers face the highest likelihood, with an estimated 90% automation within the next 50 years, followed by retail salespersons at 80%. Notably, projections suggest that half of surgeries and surgeon roles may be automated in the next five decades, evoking mixed sentiments among patients.

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