Electricity in Grenada in 2022

As of 2022, Grenada's electricity consumption heavily relies on fossil fuels, with 96% of its electricity generated from these non-sustainable sources. Low-carbon electricity represents only a small fraction, approximately 4%, and the entire share of low-carbon electricity comes from solar energy. Consequently, the reliance on fossil fuels is overwhelmingly high, leaving only a tiny portion of Grenada’s electricity to be sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Suggestions

To increase its low-carbon electricity generation, Grenada can look to successful countries for inspiration. For instance, Denmark has effectively harnessed wind power, generating about 61% of its electricity from wind, while Uruguay and Ireland have also excelled, with 36% and 34% of their electricity coming from wind, respectively. Similarly, Grenada could capitalize on its potential for wind and solar power given its geographical location. Furthermore, countries like Greece and Chile have seen significant success with solar power, generating 22% and 21% of their electricity from solar, respectively. By investing in wind and solar infrastructures, Grenada could follow a similar path to diversifying its energy portfolio and increasing its share of clean energy.

History

Historically, Grenada's journey toward low-carbon electricity has been relatively static. Notably, the year 2022 saw no change in solar energy generation compared to the previous year. This indicates that Grenada has only recently begun to consider its clean energy potential, with no significant strides in the past toward increasing low-carbon electricity output. This stagnant history underscores the urgent need for Grenada to adopt and expand its low-carbon energy initiatives to reduce its fossil fuel dependence and combat climate change.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

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