Renewable Energy Consumption: Solomon Islands

Analysis# Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Consumption Solomon Islands relied on renewable energy for 50.1% of its total energy consumption in 2022, representing a partial recovery from a 32-year low of 41.8% in 2013. The country's renewable share has declined 16.8 percentage points since 1990, when it peaked at 60.2%. This downward shift reflects the nation's growing dependence on fossil fuels alongside expanding energy demand. A turning point emerged after 2013, with renewable energy consumption rising steadily through the following decade. Between 2013 and 2022, the renewable share climbed 8.3 percentage points, driven by increased hydropower and biomass utilization. The consistent upward trend from 2015 onward—rising from 48.6% to 50.1%—suggests renewed momentum toward cleaner energy sources, though the country remains 10 percentage points below its historical peak.