Renewable Energy Consumption: Macao

Analysis# Macao Renewable Energy Consumption Macao derived 11% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources in 2022, down from a peak of 16.6% in 2013. Since 1990, when renewables accounted for just 0.2% of the energy mix, the territory has achieved a 1,275% increase in renewable energy consumption. Despite this dramatic long-term growth, recent performance has proven inconsistent, with the current 11% figure representing a decline from the 13.6% recorded in 2021. The data reveals a sharp contraction between 2013 and 2017, when renewable energy's share fell from 16.6% to 3.9%. A partial recovery began in 2018, lifting the proportion to 8.4%, followed by stronger momentum through 2021. The 2022 dip suggests volatility in Macao's renewable energy sector, warranting attention to whether the territory can sustain the upward trajectory needed to approach its historical highs.