Guinea Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Guinea generated 4.03 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 74.4%, followed by other fossil (24.8%) and solar (0.7%). Demand was 4.03 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 181 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Guinea generated 4.03 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 74.4% of Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 24.8% of Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 0.7% of Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 75.2% of Guinea's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Guinea's electricity was 181 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Guinea's carbon intensity in 2024 was 46% lower than in 2000, when it was 337 gCO2/kWh.
- Guinea had the 139th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 4.03 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 4.03 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.27 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 181 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.73 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 139 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 3.00 TWh | 74.4% |
| Other fossil | 1.00 TWh | 24.8% |
| Solar | 30.0 GWh | 0.7% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Hydro | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 410 GWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 550 GWh | 410 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 590 GWh | 420 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 400 GWh | 460 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 550 GWh | 350 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 490 GWh | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 460 GWh | 270 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 530 GWh | 250 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 520 GWh | 290 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 520 GWh | 280 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 480 GWh | 150 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 410 GWh | 140 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 490 GWh | 240 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 480 GWh | 170 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 420 GWh | 290 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 880 GWh | 240 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.08 TWh | 510 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 1.21 TWh | 540 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 1.19 TWh | 730 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 1.29 TWh | 740 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 1.49 TWh | 970 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 2.64 TWh | 980 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 2.95 TWh | 1.02 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 2.95 TWh | 1.02 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 3.00 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.03 TWh | 4.03 TWh | 181 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 4.00 TWh | 4.00 TWh | 186 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 4.00 TWh | 4.00 TWh | 186 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 3.64 TWh | 3.64 TWh | 195 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 2.48 TWh | 2.48 TWh | 272 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 2.05 TWh | 2.05 TWh | 253 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.94 TWh | 1.94 TWh | 263 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.77 TWh | 1.77 TWh | 218 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.61 TWh | 1.61 TWh | 225 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 1.14 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 158 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Guinea, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Guinea Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Guinea?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Guinea in 2024, supplying 74.4% of generation, followed by other fossil (24.8%) and solar (0.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Guinea use?
Guinea used 4.03 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.27 MWh per person.
How clean is Guinea's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Guinea emitted 181 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 75.2% of generation. That is 62% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.