Context: India has ranked 71 out of 118 countries in the recently launched Energy Transition Index (ETI) by the World Economic Forum.
Energy Transition Index (ETI)
Launched By:
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Purpose:
To rank countries based on their progress in transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Assessment Framework
Three System Performance Dimensions:
Energy Security:
Ensuring stable and resilient energy supply through diverse sources, reliable grid and power systems.
Equity:
Universal access to affordable and reliable energy for individuals and industries.
Sustainability:
Use of environmentally sustainable energy sources with lower carbon emissions.
Five Transition Readiness Factors:
Political Commitment
Finance and Investment
Innovation
Infrastructure
Education and Human Capital
Indicators & Methodology:
43 indicators across the above dimensions.
Scores countries on a scale of 0 to 100 using data from various global sources.
Energy Transition Index 2025 – Global Highlights
Top Performers:
1st – Sweden (Score: 77.5)
2nd – Finland
3rd – Denmark
Major Economies:
China – 12th, US – 17th
Progress Overview:
While most countries improved, only 28% advanced in all three energy dimensions, showing uneven progress.
Despite $2 trillion in clean energy investment in 2024, emissions rose to a record 37.8 billion tonnes, due to a 2.2% increase in energy demand.
Demand rise was driven by AI growth, data centres, electrification, and cooling needs in the world’s hottest year.
India-Specific Highlights (2025)
Rank:
71st out of 118 countries, down from 63rd in 2024
Score:
53.3 / 100
Progress Areas:
Reduction in energy intensity and methane (CH₄) emissions.
Improvements in energy policies, regulatory framework, and clean energy investments.
Challenges:
Grid reliability and rural energy access still need significant improvement.
High dependence on imported energy remains a concern.
Need for:
Greater investment in renewable infrastructure
Development of a skilled energy workforce
Enhanced financing mechanisms to support transition
Global Implications
The top 5 largest economies (China, US, EU, Japan, India) will shape the global energy transition due to:
~50% of global GDP
~50% of world population & energy supply
~2/3 of global emissions
Their consumption, investment, and policy decisions will have an outsized impact on the world’s transition to sustainable energy.