Renewable Energy Consumption: Bahamas, The

Analysis# Bahamas, The Renewable Energy Consumption The Bahamas derived 1.1% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources in 2022, representing a significant decline from its all-time peak of 3.5% in 2007. This modest share reflects limited renewable energy infrastructure relative to the country's overall energy portfolio. Starting from negligible renewable consumption in 1990, the nation experienced gradual growth through the early 2000s before entering a sustained contraction over the past fifteen years. The most notable shift occurred between 2007 and 2017, when renewable energy consumption dropped more than two-thirds. A brief uptick to 1.4% in 2020 proved temporary, with the figure settling back to 1.1% by 2021–2022. The consistently low levels and recent stagnation suggest the Bahamas remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels, with renewable energy integration progressing slowly despite global momentum toward clean energy transition.