Renewable Energy Consumption: French Polynesia

Analysis# French Polynesia Renewable Energy Consumption French Polynesia derived 7% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2022, representing a modest increase from the 4.3% low recorded in 1990. Despite this 62.8% total gain over three decades, the nation remains well below its all-time peak of 10.1% achieved in 1998. The current figure reflects a slight decline from 2020's 8.2%, indicating recent volatility in renewable energy deployment. The period from 2013 to 2020 showed consistent upward momentum, climbing from 6.5% to 8.2% across seven years. However, 2021 and 2022 reversed this trajectory, dropping to 7.4% and 7% respectively. This recent downturn suggests challenges in maintaining renewable infrastructure expansion, warranting attention to whether French Polynesia can recover toward its historical peak or establish more stable long-term growth.