Electricity in Angola in 2022

As of 2022, Angola's electricity consumption predominantly relies on low-carbon energy sources, with more than three times the generation from clean energy compared to fossil fuels. Specifically, Angola produced around 12.7 TWh from low-carbon sources, with nearly all of that being generated by hydropower at about 12.6 TWh. In contrast, fossil fuels contributed a much smaller portion, generating approximately 4.2 TWh in total, with a significant part coming from natural gas at around 1.7 TWh. This indicates a strong reliance on clean energy, with more than half of the nation's electricity being sourced from low-carbon methods. However, the total electricity generation per person is still below the global average of 432 watts per person, which may lead to limitations in industrial growth, healthcare, and general quality of life due to insufficient power supply.

Suggestions

Angola can further enhance its low-carbon electricity generation by learning from the successes of other nations. Countries like Brazil have seen significant success with wind energy, generating about 96 TWh from this source. Similarly, solar power is highly productive in India and China, which generated around 113 TWh and 584 TWh, respectively. By investing in solar and wind energy infrastructures, Angola can diversify its clean energy portfolio. Moreover, the example of nuclear power, as seen in countries like the United States and France, highlights the potential for nuclear energy to provide a stable, large-scale, low-carbon electricity supply. Angola could thus consider investing in nuclear energy to ensure a steady and substantial addition to its clean energy mix.

History

Historically, Angola has seen a progressive increase in low-carbon electricity generation, especially from hydropower. The early 2000s saw modest annual increases, typically around 0.1 TWh. However, from 2004 onwards, more significant expansions occurred, with 2008 featuring a notable increase of 0.7 TWh. The period between 2012 and 2020 marked substantial growth, starting with a jump of 1.5 TWh in 2012, despite a temporary drop in 2013. The most remarkable growth periods were in 2016 and 2017, with increases of 1.1 TWh and 1.3 TWh, respectively, and a substantial 2.7 TWh increase in 2018. This historical trend underscores Angola's capacity for incremental but consistent advancements in its hydropower generation capabilities, paving the way for further diversification into other low-carbon energy sources.

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