Electricity in Guinea in 2021

In Guinea, the current level of electricity consumption is primarily fueled by low-carbon energy, specifically from hydropower which provides 2 TWh. With an additional 0.02 TWh from other sources of low-carbon energy, the overall clean electricity generation amounts to over 2 TWh. Comparatively, this is significantly lower than the global average electricity consumption per capita, which stands at 410 watts person. This low level of electricity generation poses significant barriers to development in Guinea, potentially hindering social and economic growth, as well as negatively affecting sectors such as health and education.

Suggestions

Taking a leaf from other nations could significantly help Guinea increase its low-carbon electricity generation. For example, Brazil, a country which also largely relies on hydropower, has successfully diversified its electricity generation by incorporating wind energy into its energy mix, generating 94 TWh. Similarly, India, another developing nation, has advanced its solar energy production to a whopping 120 TWh. Guinea could therefore potentially benefit by exploring these clean energy sources, improving infrastructure to harness wind and solar energy, and expanding its current hydropower facilities.

History

Looking at the history of Guinea's low-carbon electricity generation, it is evident that the country has had a turbulent journey, particularly with hydropower. From the early 1980s, the production of hydroelectricity gradually increased, with minor fluctuations. In 2015, however, there was a significant boost in hydropower generation by 0.5 TWh compared to the previous year. The highest recorded increase was in 2020, with an additional 1.2 TWh of hydropower generated compared to the previous year. Unfortunately, 2021 saw a decline of 0.5 TWh from 2020's high, signaling that despite the strides made in harnessing hydropower, the sector still faces challenges that require attention.

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