Renewable Energy Consumption: São Tomé and Príncipe

Analysis# São Tomé and Príncipe Renewable Energy Consumption São Tomé and Príncipe derived 42.5% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2022, remaining substantially below its all-time peak of 56.7% in 1999. The country has experienced a significant long-term decline, with renewable energy consumption falling 16.5 percentage points since 1990. Current levels sit just above the all-time low of 38.1% recorded in 2016, indicating persistent vulnerability in renewable energy infrastructure. The 2016 nadir marked a critical inflection point. Beginning in 2017, the nation entered a recovery phase, with renewable consumption climbing from 39.2% to 42.5% by 2022. Recent volatility—fluctuating between 38.6% and 42.5% over the past five years—suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent renewable energy generation. The modest upward trajectory since 2016 hints at gradual stabilization, though reclaiming the historical 1999 peak remains a distant prospect.