Renewable Energy Consumption: Greenland

Analysis# Greenland Renewable Energy Consumption Greenland's renewable energy consumption reached 11.7% of total energy in 2022, representing a dramatic recovery from 0.5% in 1990—a 2,240% increase over three decades. The nation peaked at 13.1% in 2015, demonstrating substantial progress toward sustainable energy infrastructure despite recent modest decline from that high point. The period from 2013 to 2015 marked Greenland's strongest renewable energy expansion, climbing from 11.2% to the all-time peak of 13.1%. Since then, consumption has stabilized in the 11–12% range, suggesting a plateau rather than continued acceleration. Current levels remain well above historical baselines, indicating that renewable energy now comprises a meaningful share of Greenland's energy mix, though further growth would require significant new investments in hydroelectric and wind infrastructure.