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African Manager
3 days ago
- Business
- African Manager
Tunisia ranks as Africa's 2nd top performer in energy transition
The World Economic Forum (WEF), in partnership with consulting firm Accenture, has released its 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), which assesses the energy performance of 118 countries based on 43 indicators grouped under three pillars: energy security, environmental sustainability, and equity in energy access. The ETI also evaluates countries' readiness for energy transition using five key factors: regulation and political commitment, financing and investment, innovation, infrastructure, and human capital. Each country is scored from 0 to 100 per indicator, with an overall score combining current energy system performance (60%) and transition readiness (40%). Tunisia 2nd top performer in Africa Tunisia performed well in this year's edition, scoring 54.6, placing 2nd in Africa and 62nd globally. Nigeria edged slightly ahead with a score of 54.8, ranking 61st worldwide. Nigeria's rise, up 48 places from 2024, is attributed to targeted regulatory reforms, increased investment in clean energy, and transition strategies tailored to local conditions. Following Tunisia in Africa are Namibia (64th globally), Mauritius (69th), Morocco (70th), Egypt (74th), South Africa (79th), Kenya (88th), and Algeria (89th). Côte d'Ivoire rounds out the African top 10 at 90th globally. Sweden global leader in energy transition Sweden leads globally, followed by Finland, Denmark, and Norway, all scoring above 70, thanks to strong political will, resilient infrastructure, and low-carbon energy systems. Switzerland, Austria, Latvia, the Netherlands, Germany, and Portugal complete the global top 10. The report notes a renewed momentum in the global energy transition: 65% of assessed countries improved their scores in 2025, with nearly a third showing gains in all three dimensions: security, sustainability, and equity.
Morocco World
7 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Falls to 70th Place in Global Energy Transition Index
Morocco has ranked 70th out of 118 countries in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), slipping five places from last year. The drop signals persistent obstacles in the country's energy transition efforts. The ETI – which tracks countries' progress toward cleaner, more secure, and sustainable energy systems – evaluates both the current performance of national energy systems and their readiness for future transition. The assessment covers key areas such as energy security, access and equity, environmental sustainability, and structural preparedness, including regulation, innovation, infrastructure, education, and investment. Morocco received an overall score of 53.7 points, placing it in the middle of the global pack. The latest ranking underscores the need for more robust policies and investment to advance energy reforms and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels. Global trends The 2025 Energy Transition Index is once again led by Nordic countries, with Sweden topping the list with a score of 77.5, followed by Finland and Denmark. In the Middle East and North Africa region, the United Arab Emirates ranks highest at 43rd globally, while the Democratic Republic of Congo comes in last at 118th. China achieved its best-ever position at 12th, driven by major investments in clean energy and its central role in renewable technology development. The United States, ranked 17th, benefited from enhanced energy security and expanded sustainable infrastructure. The report notes steady global improvements in energy equity and sustainability, largely due to lower energy prices, reformed subsidies, and reduced carbon intensity. However, it also points to growing vulnerabilities. In 2024, global energy demand rose by 2.2%—the sharpest increase in years— fueled in large part by rapid electrification and the energy-intensive expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, particularly data centers. While renewable energy deployment has advanced, CO₂ emissions reached a record 37.8 billion tons, signaling a widening gap between climate goals and current trajectories. Clean energy investment also reached a milestone in 2024, surpassing $2 trillion for the first time—twice the level recorded in 2020. Yet this figure still falls far short of the estimated $5.6 trillion needed annually to stay on track for 2030 climate targets. More concerning is the slowdown in investment growth, which dropped to 11% last year after three consecutive years of 24–29% growth. Moving forward To address these mounting challenges, the WEF calls for more localized and resilient approaches to the energy transition. This includes regulatory frameworks that are both stable and adaptable, upgraded infrastructure—particularly grids, storage, and interconnections—and increased access to finance, especially for developing economies. The report also urges countries to fast-track innovation in clean fuels, smart grids, and energy storage, and to prioritize clean technology deployment in sectors that are difficult to decarbonize, such as heavy industry and maritime transport. Lastly, it stresses the critical importance of human capital development to ensure the workforce can support and sustain next-generation energy systems. In the face of these global and domestic challenges, Morocco is pushing to accelerate its own transition. On Wednesday, Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali and Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh met in Rabat to align their departments on shared green ambitions. Their discussion focused on integrating cleaner energy into all modes of transport—land, sea, and air—through the use of renewable energy molecules and updated infrastructure. Beyond decarbonizing mobility, the ministers emphasized Morocco's industrial future, identifying key green sectors such as solar, wind, cables, and batteries as opportunities for investment and strategic independence. The meeting reflected a growing national effort to synchronize energy and transport reform, improve coordination, and position Morocco as a credible regional leader in the green economy. As Benali noted recently, two decades of investment in renewable infrastructure have laid the foundation for this ambition—now the challenge is to scale it, connect it, and sustain it.
Scoop
19-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Global Energy Transition Gains Ground, According To Energy Transition Index 2025
The World Economic Forum 2025 Energy Transition Index shows the fastest progress since pre-COVID-19, with 65% of countries improving and 28% advancing across all core dimensions – security, sustainability and equity. Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Switzerland top the Index, driven by strong policy commitment, infrastructure and clean energy diversification. Emerging Europe posted the biggest gains while Emerging Asia outpaced the global average. Despite $2 trillion in clean energy investment in 2024, energy security stalled and emissions hit record highs, highlighting the need for resilient grids, digital infrastructure and targeted capital flows. Read the new report here. Geneva, Switzerland, 18 June 2025 – Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a World Economic Forum report released today. However, rising geopolitical tensions, investment gaps, and a growing disconnect between clean energy innovation and deployment where it is needed most threaten to undermine momentum. The Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025 report, developed in collaboration with Accenture, benchmarks the performance of energy systems of 118 countries across three performance dimensions – security, sustainability and equity – and five readiness factors: political commitment, finance and investment, innovation, infrastructure, and education and human capital. In 2025, 65% of countries improved their Energy Transition Index scores, with 28% advancing across all three core dimensions. While advanced economies grapple with grid congestion, high prices and delivery bottlenecks, regions like Emerging Europe and Emerging Asia are making gains, driven by targeted reforms, improved infrastructure and growing clean energy investment. 'Energy systems are evolving at varying speeds,' said Roberto Bocca, Head of the Centre for Energy and Materials, World Economic Forum. 'We are seeing more holistic approaches and visible progress. It is encouraging that 28% of countries, including major energy consumers and producers like Brazil, China, the US and Nigeria, have advanced across multiple dimensions. Staying on track demands urgent investment in fast-growing emerging economies.' The 2025 Energy Transition Index recorded a 1.1% year-on-year gain – the fastest since pre-COVID levels. Equity showed the strongest gains, aided by stable energy prices and subsidy cuts, while sustainability improved thanks to increased renewable energy adoption and improvements in energy efficiency. But energy security stagnated due to inflexible power systems, import reliance and limited diversification. Despite $2 trillion in clean energy investment in 2024, emissions hit a record 37.8 billion tons in the hottest year on record, as energy demand rose 2.2% driven by artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, cooling and electrification. 'AI is the most transformative technology of our lifetimes and the single greatest lever of a more intelligent, adaptive and resilient energy future,' said Muqsit Ashraf, Group Chief Executive for Accenture Strategy. 'Leading companies are harnessing technology, data and AI to accelerate their reinvention and placing people at the core of that change – ultimately becoming more resilient and delivering long-term profitable growth.' Energy Transition Index 2025 scores Sweden, Finland and Denmark topped the Energy Transition Index, reflecting their long-standing policy commitment, robust infrastructure and diversified low-carbon energy systems. Norway and Switzerland rounded out the top five, underscoring renewed momentum in their energy transition. Austria, Latvia and the Netherlands followed closely, with strong performances in equity, clean energy capital flows and renewable energy capacity buildout. Germany and Portugal completed the top 10. Among the top 20, China reached a record 12th place, fueled by its scale and leadership in innovation and clean energy investment. Brazil ranked 15th, leading Latin America with greater energy diversification, lower prices and rising clean energy use. The United Kingdom placed 16th, while the US rose to 17th overall and ranked 1st in energy security, supported by a diversified energy system and strong innovation. India advanced on energy efficiency and investment capacity, while the United Arab Emirates recorded the strongest year-on-year gain in a decade, driven by rapid infrastructure upgrades, targeted subsidy reforms, rising clean energy use and lower energy intensity. The report highlights three system-level priorities to keep the energy transition on track. These include redefining energy security beyond traditional supply concerns to include grid resilience and digital infrastructure; correcting capital imbalances, particularly in emerging economies; and addressing infrastructure bottlenecks, such as permitting delays, workforce gaps and grid capacity, which now constrain progress more than technology availability. To sustain momentum and build resilience, the report calls for adaptive policies to attract long-term capital and foster cooperation; modernise infrastructure; invest in workforce skills and innovation; scale deployment of clean tech, especially in hard-to-abate sectors; and enhancing capital investment in developing economies. Since 2021, over 80% of energy demand growth has come from emerging and developing economies, but more than 90% of clean energy investment has been seen in advanced economies and China, revealing a misalignment between capital flows and future demand. Emerging Europe recorded the strongest gains with notable progress in infrastructure (+8.3%) and equity (+5.8%). Latvia scored the highest, whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina grew the most. Emerging Asia, with leadership from China, followed by Malaysia, has seen regulatory improvements (2.6%) and rising clean energy investment (18.7%). Sub-Saharan Africa also made progress through stronger political commitment and financial flows. Notably, Nigeria made notable progress, rising from 109th place in 2016 to 61st in 2025. These trends underscore the growing impact of targeted reforms and localized transition strategies across diverse markets. The Energy Transition Index emphasises the need for context-specific strategies, as energy systems evolve amid climate pressures, conflict and economic fragmentation. Sustained progress will also depend on resilience, adaptability, and stronger regional and global cooperation.
