Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report dimensions - affordability, environmental sustainability, security and access
Q. Which of the following are dimensions analysed for generating Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report?
1) Affordability
2) Security and access
3) Pollution due to non-renewable energy sources- Published on 22 Aug 16a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 2
- The Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report, explored 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.
- The Energy Architecture Performance Index (EAPI), developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture.
- The list was topped by Switzerland followed by Norway and Sweden in the second and third place, respectively.
- Among the BRIC nations, Brazil was the top performer as it was ranked at the 25th place, followed by Russia (52nd), India (90th), and China (94).
- India has been ranked at the 90th place in a list of 126 countries.
- The proportion of the population covered having grown over the past six years by 4 percentage points to 79 per cent.
- The report noted that India is facing a vast array of challenges in the power sector in order to meet its growth targets.
