Renewable Energy Consumption: Turkmenistan

Analysis# Turkmenistan Renewable Energy Consumption Turkmenistan's renewable energy consumption stands at 0.1% of total energy use as of 2021, reflecting minimal reliance on renewable sources. This figure matches the all-time peak recorded in 1998, yet represents a dramatic shift from 1990 when the country had zero renewable energy consumption. Over the three-decade period, renewable energy remained virtually absent from Turkmenistan's energy portfolio for much of the 1990s and early 2000s. The pivotal turning point occurred in 2013, when renewable energy consumption jumped from zero to 0.1% and stabilized at that level through 2021. This sustained plateau suggests the country has maintained a consistent, albeit negligible, renewable energy base over the past nine years. Given Turkmenistan's abundant natural gas reserves and continued fossil fuel dependence, the trajectory indicates limited near-term expansion of renewable energy sources.