How much electricity does Greenland produce per year?

of electric energy per year. Per capita this is an average of 9,821 kWh. Greenland can completely be self-sufficient with domestically produced energy. The total production of all electric energy producing facilities is 568 m kWh, also 102 percent of own requirements.

How much energy is generated from hydropower in Greenland?

Since it is not possible to clearly determine the amount of generated energy, all energy from hydropower is displayed separately. In 2022, renewable energy accounted for around 11.7 percent of actual total consumption in Greenland. The following chart shows the percentage share from 1993 to 2022:

Which energy sources are not included in Greenland?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Greenland: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

Does Greenland use biomass?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Greenland: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

What is energy consumption?

These figures reflect energy consumption – that is the sum of all energy uses including electricity, transport and heating. Many people assume energy and electricity to mean the same, but electricity is just one component of total energy consumption. We look at electricity consumption later in this profile.