Trinidad and Tobago Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Trinidad and Tobago generated 9.55 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 99.5%, followed by other fossil (0.4%) and solar (0.1%). Demand was 9.55 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 681 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Trinidad and Tobago generated 9.55 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 99.5% of Trinidad and Tobago's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 0.4% of Trinidad and Tobago's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 0.1% of Trinidad and Tobago's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.1% of Trinidad and Tobago's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Trinidad and Tobago's electricity was 681 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Trinidad and Tobago's carbon intensity in 2024 was about the same as in 2000, at 681 gCO2/kWh.
- Trinidad and Tobago had the 111th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 9.55 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 9.55 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 6.33 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 681 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 6.51 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 111 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 9.50 TWh | 99.5% |
| Other fossil | 40.0 GWh | 0.4% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 0.1% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.44 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 5.61 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 5.61 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 6.42 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 6.40 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 7.02 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 7.13 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 7.64 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 7.69 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 7.80 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 8.46 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 8.74 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 9.10 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 9.48 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 9.39 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 9.54 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 9.38 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 9.28 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 9.19 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 9.15 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 9.18 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 9.22 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 9.45 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 9.47 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 9.50 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.55 TWh | 9.55 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 9.52 TWh | 9.52 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 9.50 TWh | 9.50 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 9.27 TWh | 9.27 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 9.23 TWh | 9.23 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 9.20 TWh | 9.20 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 9.23 TWh | 9.23 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 9.32 TWh | 9.32 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 9.42 TWh | 9.42 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 9.57 TWh | 9.57 TWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Trinidad and Tobago, 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, 2024Trinidad and Tobago's closest match is Bahrain, 99.6% the same.
- Bahrain 99.6% the same Bahrain generates 0.4 points less other fossil than Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkmenistan 99.5% the same Turkmenistan generates 0.5 points more gas than Trinidad and Tobago
- Algeria 99.1% the same Algeria generates 0.9 points more solar than Trinidad and Tobago
- Qatar 96.1% the same Qatar generates 3.7 points more solar than Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia 95.2% the same Tunisia generates 4.8 points less gas than Trinidad and Tobago
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
Trinidad and Tobago Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Trinidad and Tobago?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Trinidad and Tobago in 2024, supplying 99.5% of generation, followed by other fossil (0.4%) and solar (0.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Trinidad and Tobago use?
Trinidad and Tobago used 9.55 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 6.33 MWh per person.
How clean is Trinidad and Tobago's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Trinidad and Tobago emitted 681 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.1% of generation. That is 44% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Trinidad and Tobago Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/trinidad-and-tobago/
World Power Monitor. Trinidad and Tobago Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/trinidad-and-tobago/
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