Renewable Energy Consumption: El Salvador

Analysis# El Salvador Renewable Energy Consumption El Salvador's renewable energy consumption stood at 21.9% of total energy in 2021, marking a dramatic decline from its all-time peak of 67.1% in 1990. The country has lost ground steadily over three decades, representing a 67.4% decrease in renewable energy's share. Current levels remain just above the recorded low of 19.4% in 2019, placing El Salvador near the bottom of its historical range. The downward trajectory accelerated between 2012 and 2019, when renewable energy consumption fell from 30.3% to 19.4%. A modest recovery began in 2020, reaching 23.7%, though 2021 data shows a pullback to 21.9%. This volatility suggests ongoing energy infrastructure challenges despite the country's significant hydroelectric and geothermal potential.