Electricity in Turkmenistan in 2021

In 2021, Turkmenistan's electricity consumption depended heavily on fossil fuels, with as much as 99.96% deriving from this sector. This is a significant figure as it points to a near complete reliance on fossil energy and emphasises the country's limited diversification into low-carbon electricity sources. Essentially, low-carbon electricity generation stands at a negligible percentage, which indicates that it's close to non-existent in the country.

Suggestions

Considering the successful examples of other countries, Turkmenistan could gain insights for increasing its low-carbon electricity generation. Countries such as France, Slovakia, and Ukraine have managed to derive over half of their electricity from nuclear energy, while countries such as Denmark and Uruguay have achieved significant percentages of their electricity from wind energy. Given its potential for solar and wind energy, Turkmenistan could increase its low-carbon electricity generation by investing in these resources. Moreover, considering its geopolitical position and natural resources, the prospect of nuclear energy could also be explored to further diversify its low-carbon electricity portfolio.

History

Observing the history of low-carbon electricity in Turkmenistan, it becomes clear that there has been no significant movement towards this sector. From the early 1990s until the present year, hydro and solar electricity generation remained essentially at zero terawatt hours (TWh), indicating no changes from year to year. Unfortunately, this shows that Turkmenistan has yet to embark on significant initiatives to capitalize on its potential for generating low-carbon electricity from these sources. This historical trend suggests that much work needs to be done in terms of developing a comprehensive and forward-thinking energy strategy that paves the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

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