Renewable Energy Consumption: U.S. Virgin Islands

Analysis# U.S. Virgin Islands Renewable Energy Consumption The U.S. Virgin Islands sourced 5.9% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2022, holding steady from the prior two years. This marks substantial progress from the 0.5% baseline in 1990, representing a 1,080% increase over three decades. The territory peaked at 6.2% in 2019, slightly above current levels, demonstrating sustained momentum in renewable adoption despite fluctuations. The most dramatic expansion occurred between 2013 and 2015, when renewable consumption jumped from 2.9% to 5.6%—a 93% climb in just two years. This period likely reflects infrastructure investments in solar and wind capacity. The modest plateau observed since 2019 suggests the territory may be approaching a saturation point with existing systems, or facing infrastructure and grid limitations that will require new initiatives to drive further growth.