Electricity in Macao SAR China in 2021

In 2021, Macao SAR China exhibited a reliance on net imports for a staggering 90% of its electricity requirement, showcasing high energy dependence. The rest of the electricity generation comes almost entirely from fossil fuels, specifically gas. This means that despite the global trend towards green and low-carbon energy, Macao's electricity matrix still stands primarily on high carbon footprint sources. The city's current data indicates it generates just over a tenth of its electricity domestically, all of which is high carbon energy.

Suggestions

Considering the success of various countries in progressively transitioning to low-carbon sources, Macao could learn from those nations to increase its low-carbon electricity generation. Macao could potentially shift towards nuclear electricity production, as countries like France, Slovakia, and Ukraine have achieved outstanding ratios of 66%, 61% and 58% of total electricity produced through nuclear power, respectively. Looking at other energy sources, Denmark, Uruguay, and Ireland have significantly harnessed wind energy, contributing to 59%, 40%, and 35% of their electricity. Learning from these successful models, Macao could mitigate future electricity crises and lessen its energy dependence by adopting similar strategies and investing more heavily in low-carbon energy sources.

History

However, the history of low-carbon electricity in Macao SAR China appears to be lacking, with no present data indicating any established methods of low-carbon electricity generation happening. Given the information provided, the efforts and initiatives required to shift towards low-carbon energy types like nuclear, wind, or solar are seemingly non-existent. This lack of low-carbon infrastructure and adoption is disconcerting, especially considering the growing worldwide consent on the urgency of addressing climate change.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

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