Guyana Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Guyana generated 1.38 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 96.4%, followed by bioenergy (1.5%) and solar (1.5%). Demand was 1.38 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 642 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Guyana generated 1.38 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 96.4% of Guyana's electricity in 2024.
- Bioenergy supplied 1.5% of Guyana's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 1.5% of Guyana's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 2.9% of Guyana's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Guyana's electricity was 642 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Guyana's carbon intensity in 2024 was 2% lower than in 2000, when it was 653 gCO2/kWh.
- Guyana had the 157th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 1.38 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 1.38 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 1.66 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 642 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.89 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 157 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 1.33 TWh | 96.4% |
| Bioenergy | 20.0 GWh | 1.5% |
| Solar | 20.0 GWh | 1.5% |
| Gas | 10.0 GWh | 0.7% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Bioenergy | Solar | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 890 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 910 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 910 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 810 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 850 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 640 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 650 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 690 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 700 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 820 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 860 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 900 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 920 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 940 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 960 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 970 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 1.06 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 1.08 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 1.11 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 1.11 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2020 | 1.11 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2021 | 1.10 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2022 | 1.24 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.33 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 1.33 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.38 TWh | 1.38 TWh | 642 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 1.38 TWh | 1.38 TWh | 642 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 1.28 TWh | 1.28 TWh | 646 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 1.14 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 641 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 1.14 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 645 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 1.15 TWh | 1.15 TWh | 640 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.14 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 645 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.12 TWh | 1.12 TWh | 641 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.10 TWh | 1.10 TWh | 642 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 1.01 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 641 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Guyana, 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, 2024Guyana's closest match is the Bahamas, 97.3% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Bahamas 97.3% the same · grid twin The Bahamas generates 2.7 points more other fossil than Guyana
- Guam 92.9% the same Guam generates 7.2 points more solar than Guyana
- Barbados 90.5% the same Barbados generates 8.1 points less other fossil than Guyana
- Yemen 89.8% the same Yemen generates 9.8 points more solar than Guyana
- Cuba 85.8% the same Cuba generates 14.0 points less other fossil than Guyana
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
Guyana Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Guyana?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Guyana in 2024, supplying 96.4% of generation, followed by bioenergy (1.5%) and solar (1.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Guyana use?
Guyana used 1.38 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 1.66 MWh per person.
How clean is Guyana's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Guyana emitted 642 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 2.9% of generation. That is 36% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Guyana Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/guyana/
World Power Monitor. Guyana Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/guyana/
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