In order to explore the Grand Transition, the World Energy Council has built three energy scenarios – Modern Jazz, Unfinished Symphony and Hard Rock – which comprehensively develop possible paths toward 2060. Modern Jazz is a world driven by markets, strong innovation and rapid deployment of new technologies; Unfinished Symphony is a world of strong states direction, with energy policy priorities focused on security and climate change; and Hard Rock is a fragmented world with a weak economy and strong nationalism.
Questions
- What are the major challenges that the world and its energy sector will face on the pathways to 2060?
- Which will be the most critical innovation areas?
- What does the future energy industry look like? Who wins and who loses?
Discussion Leader(s): Isabelle Kocher, Chief Executive Officer, ENGIE, France ; Steve Bolze, President & CEO, GE Power, USA ; Gerald Davis, Executive Chair, World Energy Scenarios, World Energy Council; President & CEO, Forescene S.A., UK ; Fatih Birol, Executive Director , IEA, France ; Regine Günther, Climate and Energy Practice Leader, WWF, Germany ; Willi Meixner, CEO, Power and Gas, Siemens , Germany ; Yağız Eyüboğlu, President, Energy Group, Koç Holding, Turkey
Topic: Technology frontiers