A new report by the World Economic Forum 'Promoting an effective energy transition' introduced the Energy Transformation Index of 2018, based on a benchmark test of 114 countries, including the current state of the energy system and its structural readiness to adapt to future energy needs.
In accordance with current energy system performance, the report ranks countries in three aspects, namely energy security and access, system environmental sustainability, and inclusive economic growth and development potential, and evaluates favorable conditions for promoting low-carbon transitions. Preparation level.
"With this new fact-based framework, we can not only understand the performance of today's national energy systems, but also get the solutions needed for future success." Roberto Bocca, head of the foundation and energy industry at the World Economic Forum, said.
This year’s index mainly reflects that the global environmental sustainability process has stagnated, and the performance of carbon intensity is approaching a flat trend. The carbon intensity has only slightly improved over the past five years, about 1.8% per annum. The goal of the Paris climate agreement needs to increase by at least 3%. %. In terms of affordability, despite the overall decline in fuel prices, household electricity prices have actually increased in more than half of the countries since 2013.
More positively, recent global trends show that over 80% of the countries in the past 5 years have improved their energy systems. However, the report also concluded that a new strategy is needed to help the 1 billion people who currently have no electricity available. .
2018 Energy Transformation Index
According to the Energy Transformation Index, Scandinavian and Western European countries ranked in the top overall rankings. Sweden, Norway and Switzerland ranked in the top three. The UK ranked No. 7 and France No. 9 were the only G7 in the top 10. Economy.
The performance of other large economies was mixed. Germany ranked 16th and faced with the challenges posed by higher energy prices and emissions, but due to strong systems and regulations, its readiness ranks 11. US ranks 25, in terms of environmental sustainability The score is not high, but a strong innovation ecosystem, a sound institutional framework, and a dynamic capital market help improve the readiness ranking, ranking 22.
Due to the abundant natural resources, energy systems in Colombia, Brazil, and Russia performed well, ranking 32, 38, and 70 respectively. However, due to the gap in human capital and the challenges in the institutional and regulatory framework, the preparation level is ranked lower.
The report points out that although the current index is ranked lower, countries showing higher than average preparations are likely to jump to more advanced energy systems. These include South Korea (49), Jordan (65) and Kenya (71). For example, Increasing investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency leads to a significant increase in available energy.
Due to the recent authorization of electric vehicles and political commitment to address environmental challenges, China ranked 76, achieving a leap-forward ranking. Due to its low ranking in environmental sustainability, overall performance was affected.
India ranks 78 and has improved its index rankings by making progress in energy acquisition and reducing energy subsidies. India has taken a series of bold measures, especially in terms of renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency, and is listed as being rapidly approaching. High level 'emerging countries'.
Supported by the analysis of McKinsey & Company, the report proposes seven steps for effective energy transformation and illustrates the successful experiences and testing frameworks that countries can learn from. A long-term road map with clear requirements, goals and milestones, and in this framework The determined contributing factors will be crucial for the countries to accelerate energy transformation.
'The division of the energy system is approaching an inflection point. Policy makers, businesses and society must be prepared to seize the opportunities presented by the energy transformation.' Thomas Seitz, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, said, 'The predictable but flexible national energy roadmap is effective.' The key part of the energy transformation, creating value for businesses and society. '
'There is an urgent need to accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy production and use, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy use and improving air quality. To do this, we need to use a wide range of energy technologies to deepen government, industry and civil society. Collaboration between stakeholders. 'The Director of International Energy Agency Fatih Bibir said.