Saint Lucia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Saint Lucia generated 400 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 97.5%, followed by solar (2.5%). Demand was 400 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 643 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Saint Lucia generated 400 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 97.5% of Saint Lucia's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 2.5% of Saint Lucia's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 2.5% of Saint Lucia's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Saint Lucia's electricity was 643 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Saint Lucia's carbon intensity in 2024 was 2% lower than in 2000, when it was 657 gCO2/kWh.
- Saint Lucia had the 180th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 400 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 400 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 2.23 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 643 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.26 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 180 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 390 GWh | 97.5% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 2.5% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 280 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 290 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 290 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 310 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 320 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 330 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 350 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 350 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 360 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 380 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 390 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 380 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 380 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 380 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 380 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 390 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 400 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 400 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 410 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 370 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 390 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 390 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 390 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 390 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 400 GWh | 400 GWh | 643 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 400 GWh | 400 GWh | 643 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 400 GWh | 400 GWh | 643 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 400 GWh | 400 GWh | 643 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 380 GWh | 380 GWh | 642 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 420 GWh | 420 GWh | 643 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 410 GWh | 410 GWh | 644 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 400 GWh | 400 GWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 390 GWh | 390 GWh | 659 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 380 GWh | 380 GWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Saint Lucia, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Saint Lucia Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Saint Lucia?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Saint Lucia in 2024, supplying 97.5% of generation, followed by solar (2.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Saint Lucia use?
Saint Lucia used 400 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 2.23 MWh per person.
How clean is Saint Lucia's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Saint Lucia emitted 643 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 2.5% of generation. That is 36% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.