Italy Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Italy generated 266 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 47.3%, followed by solar (16.8%) and hydro (15.8%). Demand was 313 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 284 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Italy generated 266 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 47.3% of Italy's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 16.8% of Italy's electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 15.8% of Italy's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 48.8% of Italy's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Italy's electricity was 284 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Italy's carbon intensity in 2025 was 50% lower than in 1990, when it was 564 gCO2/kWh.
- Italy had the 16th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 266 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 313 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 5.27 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 46.9 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 284 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 75.6 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 16 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 126 TWh | 47.3% |
| Solar | 44.6 TWh | 16.8% |
| Hydro | 41.9 TWh | 15.8% |
| Wind | 21.5 TWh | 8.1% |
| Bioenergy | 15.6 TWh | 5.9% |
| Other fossil | 6.86 TWh | 2.6% |
| Other renewables | 6.24 TWh | 2.4% |
| Coal | 3.57 TWh | 1.3% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas | Solar | Hydro | Wind | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 39.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 31.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 1991 | 36.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 42.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 110 GWh |
| 1992 | 35.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 42.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh |
| 1993 | 40.0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 41.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 120 GWh |
| 1994 | 40.8 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 44.7 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 150 GWh |
| 1995 | 47.0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 37.8 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 220 GWh |
| 1996 | 50.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 42.0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 380 GWh |
| 1997 | 61.3 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 41.6 TWh | 120 GWh | 560 GWh |
| 1998 | 70.9 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 41.2 TWh | 230 GWh | 800 GWh |
| 1999 | 87.0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 45.4 TWh | 400 GWh | 1.13 TWh |
| 2000 | 101 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 44.2 TWh | 560 GWh | 1.39 TWh |
| 2001 | 104 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 46.8 TWh | 1.18 TWh | 1.83 TWh |
| 2002 | 99.4 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 39.5 TWh | 1.40 TWh | 2.71 TWh |
| 2003 | 117 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 36.7 TWh | 1.46 TWh | 3.37 TWh |
| 2004 | 130 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 42.3 TWh | 1.84 TWh | 4.22 TWh |
| 2005 | 149 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 36.1 TWh | 2.34 TWh | 4.67 TWh |
| 2006 | 158 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 37.0 TWh | 2.97 TWh | 5.11 TWh |
| 2007 | 173 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 32.8 TWh | 4.03 TWh | 5.26 TWh |
| 2008 | 173 TWh | 190 GWh | 41.6 TWh | 4.86 TWh | 5.97 TWh |
| 2009 | 147 TWh | 680 GWh | 49.1 TWh | 6.54 TWh | 7.56 TWh |
| 2010 | 153 TWh | 1.91 TWh | 51.1 TWh | 9.12 TWh | 9.44 TWh |
| 2011 | 145 TWh | 10.8 TWh | 45.8 TWh | 9.85 TWh | 10.8 TWh |
| 2012 | 129 TWh | 18.9 TWh | 41.9 TWh | 13.4 TWh | 12.5 TWh |
| 2013 | 109 TWh | 21.6 TWh | 52.8 TWh | 14.9 TWh | 17.1 TWh |
| 2014 | 93.7 TWh | 22.3 TWh | 58.6 TWh | 15.2 TWh | 18.7 TWh |
| 2015 | 111 TWh | 22.9 TWh | 45.5 TWh | 14.8 TWh | 19.4 TWh |
| 2016 | 126 TWh | 22.1 TWh | 42.4 TWh | 17.7 TWh | 19.5 TWh |
| 2017 | 140 TWh | 24.4 TWh | 36.2 TWh | 17.7 TWh | 19.4 TWh |
| 2018 | 129 TWh | 22.7 TWh | 48.8 TWh | 17.7 TWh | 19.1 TWh |
| 2019 | 142 TWh | 23.7 TWh | 46.3 TWh | 20.2 TWh | 19.6 TWh |
| 2020 | 134 TWh | 24.9 TWh | 47.6 TWh | 18.8 TWh | 19.6 TWh |
| 2021 | 144 TWh | 25.0 TWh | 45.4 TWh | 20.9 TWh | 19.1 TWh |
| 2022 | 141 TWh | 28.1 TWh | 28.4 TWh | 20.5 TWh | 17.6 TWh |
| 2023 | 119 TWh | 30.7 TWh | 40.5 TWh | 23.6 TWh | 16.0 TWh |
| 2024 | 119 TWh | 36.0 TWh | 53.1 TWh | 22.2 TWh | 17.2 TWh |
| 2025 | 126 TWh | 44.6 TWh | 41.9 TWh | 21.5 TWh | 15.6 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 266 TWh | 313 TWh | 284 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 268 TWh | 319 TWh | 281 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 262 TWh | 313 TWh | 323 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 280 TWh | 323 TWh | 378 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 285 TWh | 328 TWh | 339 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 277 TWh | 309 TWh | 334 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 290 TWh | 328 TWh | 351 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 286 TWh | 330 TWh | 367 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 292 TWh | 330 TWh | 393 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 286 TWh | 323 TWh | 390 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Italy, 1990 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 24.8 TWh | 21.2 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 24.4 TWh | 20.2 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 24.7 TWh | 20.9 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 24.8 TWh | 20.4 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 25.8 TWh | 21.0 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 23.7 TWh | 19.6 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 24.6 TWh | 20.7 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 22.3 TWh | 18.9 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 23.2 TWh | 19.9 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 26.5 TWh | 22.2 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 28.8 TWh | 24.2 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 23.9 TWh | 20.7 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 24.7 TWh | 20.8 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 24.3 TWh | 20.4 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 24.5 TWh | 20.5 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 25.4 TWh | 21.7 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 26.8 TWh | 23.6 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 24.7 TWh | 20.5 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 25.6 TWh | 20.2 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 23.4 TWh | 19.0 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 24.2 TWh | 20.4 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 27.1 TWh | 22.9 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 31.8 TWh | 26.7 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 28.4 TWh | 24.2 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026.
Italy Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Italy?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Italy in 2025, supplying 47.3% of generation, followed by solar (16.8%) and hydro (15.8%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Italy use?
Italy used 313 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 5.27 MWh per person.
How clean is Italy's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Italy emitted 284 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 48.8% of generation. That is 38% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Italy import electricity?
Yes. Italy imported 46.9 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.