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% |
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.
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.