US Virgin Islands Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
The US Virgin Islands generated 680 GWh of electricity in 2023, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 97.1%, followed by solar (2.9%). Demand was 680 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 640 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2023; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The US Virgin Islands generated 680 GWh of electricity in 2023.
- Other fossil supplied 97.1% of the US Virgin Islands' electricity in 2023.
- Solar supplied 2.9% of the US Virgin Islands' electricity in 2023.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 2.9% of the US Virgin Islands' generation in 2023.
- The carbon intensity of the US Virgin Islands' electricity was 640 gCO2/kWh in 2023.
- The US Virgin Islands' carbon intensity in 2023 was 3% lower than in 2000, when it was 658 gCO2/kWh.
- The US Virgin Islands had the 172nd highest electricity demand among the 213 countries with Ember data for 2023.
Key Figures, 2023
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 680 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 680 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 7.94 MWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 640 gCO2/kWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.44 MtCO2 | 2023 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2023 data) | 172 of 213 | 2023 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2023
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 660 GWh | 97.1% |
| Solar | 20.0 GWh | 2.9% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023| Year | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.03 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.03 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 1.04 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 1.04 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.05 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 970 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 970 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 980 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 970 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 920 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 960 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 950 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 870 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 820 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 770 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 770 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 760 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 590 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 610 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 650 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 630 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 640 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 660 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 660 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 680 GWh | 680 GWh | 640 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 680 GWh | 680 GWh | 640 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 660 GWh | 660 GWh | 639 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 640 GWh | 640 GWh | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 660 GWh | 660 GWh | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 620 GWh | 620 GWh | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 600 GWh | 600 GWh | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 770 GWh | 770 GWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 780 GWh | 780 GWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 780 GWh | 780 GWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for US Virgin Islands, 2000 to 2023
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023.
US Virgin Islands Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in the US Virgin Islands?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in the US Virgin Islands in 2023, supplying 97.1% of generation, followed by solar (2.9%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does the US Virgin Islands use?
The US Virgin Islands used 680 GWh of electricity in 2023, about 7.94 MWh per person.
How clean is the US Virgin Islands' electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in the US Virgin Islands emitted 640 gCO2/kWh in 2023, and low carbon sources supplied 2.9% of generation. That is 32% above the world average of 484 gCO2/kWh.