Aruba Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Aruba generated 1.00 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 83.0%, followed by wind (14.0%) and solar (3.0%). Demand was 1.00 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 549 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Aruba generated 1.00 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 83.0% of Aruba's electricity in 2024.
- Wind supplied 14.0% of Aruba's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 3.0% of Aruba's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 17.0% of Aruba's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Aruba's electricity was 549 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Aruba's carbon intensity in 2024 was 17% lower than in 2000, when it was 658 gCO2/kWh.
- Aruba had the 161st highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 1.00 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 1.00 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 9.25 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 549 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.55 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 161 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 830 GWh | 83.0% |
| Wind | 140 GWh | 14.0% |
| Solar | 30.0 GWh | 3.0% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Wind | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 780 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 810 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 820 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 840 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 870 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 910 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 910 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 940 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 910 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 920 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 830 GWh | 110 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 820 GWh | 110 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 780 GWh | 140 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 790 GWh | 150 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 780 GWh | 150 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 790 GWh | 170 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 800 GWh | 130 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 830 GWh | 130 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 810 GWh | 140 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 820 GWh | 140 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 820 GWh | 140 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 830 GWh | 140 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 830 GWh | 140 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 830 GWh | 140 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 830 GWh | 140 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.00 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 549 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 1.00 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 549 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 1.00 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 549 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 1.00 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 549 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 990 GWh | 990 GWh | 547 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 990 GWh | 990 GWh | 547 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 970 GWh | 970 GWh | 552 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 970 GWh | 970 GWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 940 GWh | 940 GWh | 562 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 970 GWh | 970 GWh | 538 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Aruba, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2024Aruba's closest match is Senegal, 87.0% the same.
- Senegal 87.0% the same Senegal generates 8.6 points less wind than Aruba
- Barbados 86.0% the same Barbados generates 14.0 points less wind than Aruba
- Guam 86.0% the same Guam generates 14.0 points less wind than Aruba
- Yemen 86.0% the same Yemen generates 14.0 points less wind than Aruba
- Burkina Faso 85.8% the same Burkina Faso generates 14.0 points less wind than Aruba
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Aruba Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Aruba?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Aruba in 2024, supplying 83.0% of generation, followed by wind (14.0%) and solar (3.0%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Aruba use?
Aruba used 1.00 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 9.25 MWh per person.
How clean is Aruba's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Aruba emitted 549 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 17.0% of generation. That is 16% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Aruba Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/aruba/
World Power Monitor. Aruba Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/aruba/
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