Barbados Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Barbados generated 1.11 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 88.3%, followed by solar (9.0%) and gas (2.7%). Demand was 1.11 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 601 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Barbados generated 1.11 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 88.3% of Barbados' electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 9.0% of Barbados' electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 2.7% of Barbados' electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 9.0% of Barbados' generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Barbados' electricity was 601 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Barbados' carbon intensity in 2024 was 8% lower than in 2000, when it was 656 gCO2/kWh.
- Barbados had the 160th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 1.11 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 1.11 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 3.93 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 601 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.67 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 160 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 980 GWh | 88.3% |
| Solar | 100 GWh | 9.0% |
| Gas | 30.0 GWh | 2.7% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 760 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 810 GWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 850 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 860 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 880 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 980 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 1.00 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 1.03 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 1.04 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 1.06 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 1.02 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 1.03 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 1.11 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 990 GWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 1.00 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 1.01 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.01 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 980 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 980 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 990 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 970 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 960 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 980 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 980 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 980 GWh | 100 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.11 TWh | 1.11 TWh | 601 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 1.10 TWh | 1.10 TWh | 606 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 1.09 TWh | 1.09 TWh | 611 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 1.06 TWh | 1.06 TWh | 610 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 1.06 TWh | 1.06 TWh | 616 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 1.06 TWh | 1.06 TWh | 633 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.04 TWh | 1.04 TWh | 638 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.04 TWh | 1.04 TWh | 638 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.05 TWh | 1.05 TWh | 645 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 1.04 TWh | 1.04 TWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Barbados, 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, 2024Barbados's closest match is Yemen, 97.8% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Yemen 97.8% the same · grid twin Yemen generates 2.2 points more solar than Barbados
- Guam 96.9% the same Guam generates 3.1 points more other fossil than Barbados
- Guyana 90.5% the same Guyana generates 8.1 points more other fossil than Barbados
- Burkina Faso 89.4% the same Burkina Faso generates 5.5 points less other fossil than Barbados
- Bahamas 89.2% the same The Bahamas generates 10.8 points more other fossil than Barbados
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
Barbados Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Barbados?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Barbados in 2024, supplying 88.3% of generation, followed by solar (9.0%) and gas (2.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Barbados use?
Barbados used 1.11 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 3.93 MWh per person.
How clean is Barbados' electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Barbados emitted 601 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 9.0% of generation. That is 27% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Barbados Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/barbados/
World Power Monitor. Barbados Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/barbados/
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