Bahamas Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
The Bahamas generated 2.25 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 99.1%, followed by solar (0.9%). Demand was 2.25 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 652 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The Bahamas generated 2.25 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 99.1% of the Bahamas' electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 0.9% of the Bahamas' electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.9% of the Bahamas' generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of the Bahamas' electricity was 652 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- The Bahamas' carbon intensity in 2024 was 1% lower than in 2000, when it was 658 gCO2/kWh.
- The Bahamas had the 149th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.25 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 2.25 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 5.61 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 652 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.47 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 149 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 2.23 TWh | 99.1% |
| Solar | 20.0 GWh | 0.9% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.70 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.77 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 1.89 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 2.00 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.98 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 2.09 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 2.12 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 2.25 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 2.25 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 2.14 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 2.01 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 2.05 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 1.90 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 1.88 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 1.92 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 2.00 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 1.97 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 1.99 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 2.00 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 2.01 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2020 | 2.02 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 2.03 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 2.03 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 2.19 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 2.23 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.25 TWh | 2.25 TWh | 652 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 2.21 TWh | 2.21 TWh | 652 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 2.05 TWh | 2.05 TWh | 652 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 2.04 TWh | 2.04 TWh | 655 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 2.03 TWh | 2.03 TWh | 655 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 2.01 TWh | 2.01 TWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 2.00 TWh | 2.00 TWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.99 TWh | 1.99 TWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.97 TWh | 1.97 TWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 2.00 TWh | 2.00 TWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Bahamas, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Bahamas Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in the Bahamas?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in the Bahamas in 2024, supplying 99.1% of generation, followed by solar (0.9%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does the Bahamas use?
The Bahamas used 2.25 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 5.61 MWh per person.
How clean is the Bahamas' electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in the Bahamas emitted 652 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.9% of generation. That is 38% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.