Western Sahara Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Western Sahara generated 90.0 GWh of electricity in 2009, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 100.0%. Demand was 90.0 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 667 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2009; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figure for Western Sahara is for 2009. Newer statistics have not been published.
Key Facts
- Western Sahara generated 90.0 GWh of electricity in 2009.
- Other fossil supplied 100.0% of Western Sahara's electricity in 2009.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.0% of Western Sahara's generation in 2009.
- The carbon intensity of Western Sahara's electricity was 667 gCO2/kWh in 2009.
- Western Sahara's carbon intensity in 2009 was 7% higher than in 2000, when it was 625 gCO2/kWh.
- Western Sahara had the 199th highest electricity demand among the 214 countries with Ember data for 2009.
Key Figures, 2009
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 90.0 GWh | 2009 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 90.0 GWh | 2009 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.23 MWh | 2009 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2009 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 667 gCO2/kWh | 2009 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.06 MtCO2 | 2009 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2009 data) | 199 of 214 | 2009 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2009
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 90.0 GWh | 100.0% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2009| Year | Other fossil |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 90.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 80.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 625 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 80.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 625 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Western Sahara, 2000 to 2009
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2009. Ember's API does not cover Western Sahara; these figures come from Ember's yearly data file.
Western Sahara Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Western Sahara?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Western Sahara in 2009, supplying 100.0% of generation. Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Western Sahara use?
Western Sahara used 90.0 GWh of electricity in 2009, about 0.23 MWh per person.
How clean is Western Sahara's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Western Sahara emitted 667 gCO2/kWh in 2009, and low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of generation. That is 23% above the world average of 544 gCO2/kWh.