investment in solar power surpassed those made in wind in the country the philippines and pakistan experienced a decrease of about per cent in new investment in renewable energy in as compared to s in thailand investment in solar power increased slightly helping the country keep a top spot in terms of investment among developing countries in the region frankfurt schoolfsunep collaborating centre although renewables still hold a relatively small share of installed capacity the dominant role of renewables in new capacity additions is evident despite the recent decline in investment figures felling capital costs resulting from more capacity being installed per dollar spent resulted in a record high installation in