Nicaragua: 56% low-carbon power

Low-carbon power ranking: 51

56% of the electricity in Nicaragua is generated from low-carbon energy sources. This is based on data compiled by IEA for the year 2017. The primary low-carbon power source is renewables-except-hydro.

Low-carbon power sources (% and TWh)

Fossil fuel power sources (% and TWh)

Low-carbon power in Nicaragua compared to selected regions, 1971 to 2017 (%)

Low-carbon power in Nicaragua compared to selected regions, 1971 to 2017 (TWh)

Power sources in Nicaragua, 1971 to 2017 (%)

Power sources in Nicaragua, 1971 to 2017 (TWh)

36% of the global electricity supply is generated from low-carbon energy sources.