Electricity in Bahrain in 2021

In Bahrain, the overwhelming majority of the electricity consumed is produced from fossil fuels. According to 2021 data, fossil energy, predominantly gas, is accountable for over 99% of electricity generation. This indicates that the contribution of low-carbon electricity sources to the country's electricity generation mix is practically negligible.

Suggestions

For Bahrain to transition towards a low-carbon electricity sector, it can draw insights from successful countries in this sphere. For example, various countries have drastically increased their low-carbon electricity generation through the use of nuclear power. In France, nuclear energy accounts for 66% of the electricity generated, while in Slovakia and Ukraine, it's over half at 61% and 58% respectively. Alternatively, wind energy has proven successful in other locations. Denmark exemplifies this, with wind energy contributing to nearly 60% of its electricity production. Considering Bahrain's geographical and climatic conditions, a mix of these low-carbon energy sources could be adopted to diversify its electricity generation.

History

Looking at the historical data for low-carbon electricity in Bahrain, we observe a stark lack of progression. From 2014 to 2021, the records indicate that the contribution from solar energy to the electricity mix has remained at zero consistently. This highlights that any attempts to integrate cleaner, low-carbon electricity sources into the energy system have been slow or non-existent over this period. Significant efforts are therefore needed to introduce and expand the use of such sustainable energy sources.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

Data Sources