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Electricity in Dominican Republic in 2024

Global Ranking: #103
18.6% #138 Low-carbon electricity
2344.84 kWh #116 Generation / person
537.64 gCO2eq/kWh #156 Carbon Intensity

In 2024, the Dominican Republic's electricity consumption is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which account for more than 80% of the energy mix, with gas and coal being the primary contributors at about 31% and 30% respectively. Low-carbon energy sources make up a smaller portion, around 19%, with solar and hydropower each contributing close to 7%, and wind energy providing just over 4%. This high dependency on fossil fuels poses challenges related to climate change and air pollution, highlighting the need for a transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Suggestions

To increase its low-carbon electricity generation, the Dominican Republic could look to countries like Denmark and Ireland, which have successfully integrated wind energy into their power mix, accounting for more than 50% and almost a third of their electricity generation, respectively. Investing in wind and solar infrastructures could significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, exploring nuclear energy as a sustainable option, as seen in France where it accounts for 68% of the electricity mix, could provide a reliable and consistent source of low-carbon electricity.

History

The history of low-carbon electricity in the Dominican Republic shows fluctuations, especially in hydropower generation. During the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, there were modest gains interspersed with declines, most notably a significant drop in 1989. The 1990s saw slight improvements but also stability in growth. Moving into the 21st century, hydropower experienced modest changes with small increases and decreases. More notably in recent years, solar energy began gaining traction, with a steady increase in generation since 2022, indicating a promising step towards diversifying the country's clean energy portfolio.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

Data Sources

For the years 1971 to 1983 the data source is World Bank.
For the year 1984 the data source is EIA.
For the years 1985 to 1989 the data source is World Bank.
For the years 1990 to 1999 the data source is IEA.
For the years 2000 to 2011 the data source is Ember.
For the year 2012 the data source is IEA.
For the years 2013 to 2024 the data source is Ember.
For the months 2023-10 to 2024-09 the data source is Ember.
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