Caribbean small states - Alternative and nuclear energy (% of total energy use)

Alternative and nuclear energy (% of total energy use) in Caribbean small states was 0.524 as of 2014. Its highest value over the past 43 years was 0.618 in 2000, while its lowest value was 0.058 in 1990.

Definition: Clean energy is noncarbohydrate energy that does not produce carbon dioxide when generated. It includes hydropower and nuclear, geothermal, and solar power, among others.

Source: IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA 2014 (http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp), subject to https://www.iea.org/t&c/termsandconditions/

See also:

Year Value
1971 0.233
1972 0.231
1973 0.153
1974 0.194
1975 0.225
1976 0.189
1977 0.177
1978 0.165
1979 0.160
1980 0.169
1981 0.168
1982 0.182
1983 0.207
1984 0.190
1985 0.189
1986 0.182
1987 0.158
1988 0.119
1989 0.143
1990 0.058
1991 0.074
1992 0.070
1993 0.067
1994 0.073
1995 0.079
1996 0.073
1997 0.082
1998 0.077
1999 0.070
2000 0.618
2001 0.558
2002 0.560
2003 0.473
2004 0.456
2005 0.374
2006 0.419
2007 0.438
2008 0.512
2009 0.513
2010 0.453
2011 0.453
2012 0.496
2013 0.500
2014 0.524

Development Relevance: Alternative energy is produced without the undesirable consequences of the burning of fossil fuels, such as high carbon dioxide emissions, which is considered to be the major contributing factor of global warming. Past few decade have seen a rise in global investment in renewable energy, led by wind and solar. In transport, major car companies are adding hybrid and full-electric vehicles to their product lines and many governments have launched plans to encourage consumers to buy these vehicles Fossil fuels continue to outpace alternative and renewable energy growth. Coal has been the fastest-growing global energy source, meeting about one-half of new electricity demand. Total energy use refers to the use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels (such as electricity and refined petroleum products). It includes energy from combustible renewables and waste - solid biomass and animal products, gas and liquid from biomass, and industrial and municipal waste. Biomass is any plant matter used directly as fuel or converted into fuel, heat, or electricity. Governments in many countries are increasingly aware of the urgent need to make better use of the world's energy resources. Improved energy efficiency is often the most economic and readily available means of improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Limitations and Exceptions: The IEA makes these estimates in consultation with national statistical offices, oil companies, electric utilities, and national energy experts. The IEA occasionally revises its time series to reflect political changes, and energy statistics undergo continual changes in coverage or methodology as more detailed energy accounts become available. Breaks in series are therefore unavoidable.

Statistical Concept and Methodology: Energy data are compiled by the International Energy Agency (IEA). IEA data for economies that are not members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are based on national energy data adjusted to conform to annual questionnaires completed by OECD member governments.

Aggregation method: Weighted average

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Environment Indicators

Sub-Topic: Energy production & use