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News 2 Mar 2016
Geopolitical conflicts, cybersecurity and changes in energy infrastructure present rising challenges and new opportunities
:: The Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2016, launched today, ranks 126 countries on their ability to deliver secure, affordable and sustainable energy
:: Findings reveal that all countries can improve rankings and that major economies – with the exception of France – struggle to take the lead, as transitions take longer to unfold owing to the to the size and complexity of their energy systems
:: Three key trends are shaping the energy transition: Infrastructure and resilience; digital disruption and a new global energy security order
:: Accelerating changes in technology, energy markets and geopolitics are creating new opportunities and also threats to energy security

Geneva, Switzerland, 2 March 2016 – Today the 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…

Explore the full report