New Caledonia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
New Caledonia generated 3.12 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Coal was the largest source at 36.5%, followed by other fossil (36.5%) and hydro (17.3%). Demand was 3.12 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 564 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- New Caledonia generated 3.12 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Coal supplied 36.5% of New Caledonia's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 36.5% of New Caledonia's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 17.3% of New Caledonia's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 26.9% of New Caledonia's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of New Caledonia's electricity was 564 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- New Caledonia's carbon intensity in 2024 was 12% higher than in 2000, when it was 505 gCO2/kWh.
- New Caledonia had the 145th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 3.12 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 3.12 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 10.66 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 564 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.76 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 145 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 1.14 TWh | 36.5% |
| Other fossil | 1.14 TWh | 36.5% |
| Hydro | 540 GWh | 17.3% |
| Solar | 260 GWh | 8.3% |
| Wind | 40.0 GWh | 1.3% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Coal | Other fossil | Hydro | Solar | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 170 GWh | 1.02 TWh | 440 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 220 GWh | 1.13 TWh | 360 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 280 GWh | 1.14 TWh | 320 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 170 GWh | 1.26 TWh | 320 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 180 GWh | 1.16 TWh | 320 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 170 GWh | 1.35 TWh | 340 GWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 180 GWh | 1.38 TWh | 280 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 170 GWh | 1.33 TWh | 390 GWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 110 GWh | 1.27 TWh | 450 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 210 GWh | 1.30 TWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 540 GWh | 1.27 TWh | 260 GWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 580 GWh | 1.26 TWh | 370 GWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 550 GWh | 1.28 TWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 640 GWh | 1.36 TWh | 460 GWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 770 GWh | 1.89 TWh | 290 GWh | 0 TWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 820 GWh | 1.67 TWh | 340 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.13 TWh | 1.72 TWh | 230 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 1.34 TWh | 1.45 TWh | 360 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 1.43 TWh | 1.65 TWh | 320 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 1.51 TWh | 1.36 TWh | 280 GWh | 120 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 1.53 TWh | 1.20 TWh | 310 GWh | 150 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 1.14 TWh | 1.12 TWh | 430 GWh | 180 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.14 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 540 GWh | 230 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.14 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 540 GWh | 230 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 1.14 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 540 GWh | 260 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.12 TWh | 3.12 TWh | 564 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 3.09 TWh | 3.09 TWh | 569 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 3.09 TWh | 3.09 TWh | 569 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 2.91 TWh | 2.91 TWh | 598 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 3.24 TWh | 3.24 TWh | 656 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 3.33 TWh | 3.33 TWh | 664 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 3.50 TWh | 3.50 TWh | 666 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 3.23 TWh | 3.23 TWh | 657 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 3.14 TWh | 3.14 TWh | 673 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 2.90 TWh | 2.90 TWh | 626 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for New Caledonia, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
New Caledonia Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in New Caledonia?
Coal was the largest source of electricity in New Caledonia in 2024, supplying 36.5% of generation, followed by other fossil (36.5%) and hydro (17.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does New Caledonia use?
New Caledonia used 3.12 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 10.66 MWh per person.
How clean is New Caledonia's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in New Caledonia emitted 564 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 26.9% of generation. That is 20% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.