Martinique Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Martinique generated 1.51 TWh of electricity in 2023, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 74.2%, followed by bioenergy (15.9%) and solar (7.3%). Demand was 1.51 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 526 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2023; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Martinique generated 1.51 TWh of electricity in 2023.
- Other fossil supplied 74.2% of Martinique's electricity in 2023.
- Bioenergy supplied 15.9% of Martinique's electricity in 2023.
- Solar supplied 7.3% of Martinique's electricity in 2023.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 25.8% of Martinique's generation in 2023.
- The carbon intensity of Martinique's electricity was 526 gCO2/kWh in 2023.
- Martinique's carbon intensity in 2023 was 20% lower than in 2000, when it was 658 gCO2/kWh.
- Martinique had the 158th highest electricity demand among the 213 countries with Ember data for 2023.
Key Figures, 2023
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 1.51 TWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 1.51 TWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 4.36 MWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Net imports | n/a | 2023 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 526 gCO2/kWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.80 MtCO2 | 2023 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2023 data) | 158 of 213 | 2023 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2023
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 1.12 TWh | 74.2% |
| Bioenergy | 240 GWh | 15.9% |
| Solar | 110 GWh | 7.3% |
| Wind | 30.0 GWh | 2.0% |
| Other renewables | 10.0 GWh | 0.7% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023| Year | Other fossil | Bioenergy | Solar | Wind | Other renewables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.14 TWh | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2001 | 1.31 TWh | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2002 | 1.34 TWh | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 1.39 TWh | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 1.43 TWh | n/a | n/a | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 1.43 TWh | n/a | n/a | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 1.46 TWh | n/a | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 1.46 TWh | n/a | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 1.50 TWh | n/a | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 1.51 TWh | n/a | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 1.58 TWh | n/a | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 1.52 TWh | n/a | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 1.50 TWh | n/a | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 1.49 TWh | n/a | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 1.46 TWh | n/a | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 1.47 TWh | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.49 TWh | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 1.47 TWh | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 1.36 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 1.16 TWh | 240 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 1.16 TWh | 220 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2021 | 1.13 TWh | 230 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.10 TWh | 250 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.12 TWh | 240 GWh | 110 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.51 TWh | 1.51 TWh | 526 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 1.49 TWh | 1.49 TWh | 526 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 1.51 TWh | 1.51 TWh | 528 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 1.50 TWh | 1.50 TWh | 543 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 1.55 TWh | 1.55 TWh | 529 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.54 TWh | 1.54 TWh | 595 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.56 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 622 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.58 TWh | 1.58 TWh | 623 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 1.56 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 622 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 1.55 TWh | 1.55 TWh | 623 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Martinique, 2000 to 2023
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023.
Martinique Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Martinique?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Martinique in 2023, supplying 74.2% of generation, followed by bioenergy (15.9%) and solar (7.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Martinique use?
Martinique used 1.51 TWh of electricity in 2023, about 4.36 MWh per person.
How clean is Martinique's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Martinique emitted 526 gCO2/kWh in 2023, and low carbon sources supplied 25.8% of generation. That is 9% above the world average of 484 gCO2/kWh.