French Guiana Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
French Guiana generated 980 GWh of electricity in 2023, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 53.1%, followed by other fossil (34.7%) and bioenergy (6.1%). Demand was 980 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 257 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2023; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- French Guiana generated 980 GWh of electricity in 2023.
- Hydro supplied 53.1% of French Guiana's electricity in 2023.
- Other fossil supplied 34.7% of French Guiana's electricity in 2023.
- Bioenergy supplied 6.1% of French Guiana's electricity in 2023.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 65.3% of French Guiana's generation in 2023.
- The carbon intensity of French Guiana's electricity was 257 gCO2/kWh in 2023.
- French Guiana's carbon intensity in 2023 was 175% higher than in 2000, when it was 93 gCO2/kWh.
- French Guiana had the 165th highest electricity demand among the 213 countries with Ember data for 2023.
Key Figures, 2023
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 980 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 980 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 3.23 MWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Net imports | n/a | 2023 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 257 gCO2/kWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.25 MtCO2 | 2023 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2023 data) | 165 of 213 | 2023 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2023
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 520 GWh | 53.1% |
| Other fossil | 340 GWh | 34.7% |
| Bioenergy | 60.0 GWh | 6.1% |
| Solar | 60.0 GWh | 6.1% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023| Year | Hydro | Other fossil | Bioenergy | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 410 GWh | 50.0 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 420 GWh | 180 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 420 GWh | 210 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 340 GWh | 330 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 410 GWh | 260 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 430 GWh | 280 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 540 GWh | 190 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 500 GWh | 230 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 500 GWh | 250 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 350 GWh | 430 GWh | n/a | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 460 GWh | 360 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 460 GWh | 320 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 560 GWh | 270 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 490 GWh | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 500 GWh | 360 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 490 GWh | 380 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 440 GWh | 410 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 560 GWh | 300 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 540 GWh | 330 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 410 GWh | 480 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 430 GWh | 450 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 580 GWh | 290 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 590 GWh | 270 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 520 GWh | 340 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 980 GWh | 980 GWh | 257 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 950 GWh | 950 GWh | 214 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 970 GWh | 970 GWh | 223 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 950 GWh | 950 GWh | 327 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 950 GWh | 950 GWh | 347 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 930 GWh | 930 GWh | 253 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 920 GWh | 920 GWh | 234 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 910 GWh | 910 GWh | 313 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 930 GWh | 930 GWh | 286 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 920 GWh | 920 GWh | 275 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for French Guiana, 2000 to 2023
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023.
French Guiana Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in French Guiana?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in French Guiana in 2023, supplying 53.1% of generation, followed by other fossil (34.7%) and bioenergy (6.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does French Guiana use?
French Guiana used 980 GWh of electricity in 2023, about 3.23 MWh per person.
How clean is French Guiana's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in French Guiana emitted 257 gCO2/kWh in 2023, and low carbon sources supplied 65.3% of generation. That is 47% below the world average of 484 gCO2/kWh.