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Geopolitical conflicts, cybersecurity and changes in energy infrastructure present rising challenges and new opportunities

World Economic Forum released the fourth edition of the Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report. The 2016 report puts the spotlight on energy security and access. Evolution in this area is being shaped by the fast transition underway in the energy sector, with several elements playing important roles, such as the fast growth of distributed renewable energy and recent developments in digital technology and international security.

The annual index provides a benchmark to help countries address energy transformation challenges and identify opportunities across their energy systems. This year’s study explores the energy architecture of 126 countries based on their ability to provide energy access across three dimensions of the “energy triangle” – affordability, environmental sustainability, security and access.

EAPI 2016 Top 10 Economies

1.Switzerland
2.Norway
3.Sweden
4.France
5.Denmark
6.Austria
7.Spain
8.Colombia
9.New Zealand
10.Uruguay

The shortlist of top performers is again led by Switzerland (1st) and Norway (2nd), both demonstrating a well-balanced energy system within the “energy triangle”. Several countries are moving up in the ranking compared to a 2009 benchmark established to enable trend analysis over a seven-year period, with Colombia (8th) and Uruguay (10th) the only non-OECD countries now in the top 10.

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