Unveiling its latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness rankings, E&Y claims the appetite of developing nations for clean energy means the outlook for the sector remains robust, despite some sluggishness in Western markets following the economic downturn.

Its quarterly survey scores and ranks countries on how well geared up their markets and infrastructures are for renewables investment and growth.

China consolidates the top spot it has held since last year, pulling further ahead of the second-placed US thanks to support for offshore wind and its “greenest” five-year economic plan to date.

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