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Energy security depends on the reliability, stability and resilience of energy supplies and can be strengthened through homegrown clean power, electrifying end uses and developing systems that keep grids stable

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74%

The proportion of the global population living in countries dependent on fossil fuel imports

The number of countries importing over 50% of their primary energy in fossil fuels

2 in 5

Two in every five people live in countries spending over 3% of their annual GDP on fossil fuel imports

Energy security is about keeping homes powered, transport moving, and industry running at affordable and stable prices.

In an increasingly unstable geopolitical environment, energy security means more than ensuring a stable supply of energy. It covers reducing price volatility, increasing resilience against blackouts and extreme weather, and reducing exposure to geopolitical coercion.

Nations strengthen security by combining homegrown renewables, electrification, flexible grids, storage and cross-border interconnection to deliver affordable, reliable and resilient power.

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Our work

An electrified economy, powered by domestic renewables backed by flexibility measures, will deliver lasting energy security

Ember’s research identifies the key enablers of energy security in a changing energy landscape. These include scaling domestic clean power, accelerating electrification and improving flexibility to maintain stability during periods of stress.

Through this work, Ember contributes to policy and public debate on energy security, including engagement with policy institutions and the broader security community.

Energy security is a complex concept — it’s about affordability, reliability, stability and more. That’s why system-level solutions are needed. China’s experience shows it’s not enough to keep adding clean megawatts; you need a ‘clean mega-system’ that can integrate variable renewables while keeping the grid stable and reliable. Building that system isn’t cheap, but neither are new gas pipelines, or LNG terminals. If we’re serious about long-term security and prosperity, we need to invest in the future energy system now, rather than doubling down on the past.

Muyi Yang
‍Senior Energy Analyst, Asia

Fossil-importing nations are like frogs in boiling water, failing to detect the gradually increasing danger. Import dependency has been rising for decades, and now Donald Trump has turned up the heat to a boil. Electrotech offers the fastest escape route from this escalating threat.