Renewable Energy Consumption: Guyana

Analysis# Guyana Renewable Energy Consumption Guyana's renewable energy consumption stands at 12.1% of total energy in 2022, down substantially from its all-time peak of 55.1% in 1990. The country has experienced a dramatic 78% decline over three decades, hovering near its lowest point of 11.3% recorded in 2019. This sharp contraction reflects a fundamental shift in Guyana's energy infrastructure away from hydroelectric and biomass sources toward fossil fuels. The steepest decline occurred between 2013 and 2019, when renewable consumption fell from 26.9% to 11.3%—a seven-year drop of 58%. Despite modest recovery to 13.2% in 2021, the trajectory remains downward, with 2022 showing slight deterioration to 12.1%. The recent stabilization around 12% suggests Guyana's renewable energy floor has likely been reached, though without policy intervention, further recovery to historical levels appears unlikely in the near term.