Trinidad and Tobago Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Trinidad and Tobago's renewable energy was 0.50% in 2021, ranked 197th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's renewable energy stood at 0.50% in 2021, a rise of +0.00% from 2020. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 197th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell from 1.20 percent in 1990 to a nadir of 0.30 percent in 2014, marking the all‑time trough for the 32‑year series, before modestly recovering to 0.50 percent in 2021, a level that places the nation at 197th globally. The peak of 1.30 percent recorded in 1994 illustrates that the country once achieved a higher renewable contribution, yet the subsequent decline reflects limited policy traction and persistent reliance on fossil‑fuel generation. By contrast, the Turks and Caicos Islands, a peer with a 0.80 percent renewable share, demonstrates that small island economies can attain higher penetration through targeted incentives for solar and wind projects. The recent stabilization at 0.50 percent suggests incremental progress, but without amplified investment in grid‑integration and offshore wind, the upward trajectory is likely to remain modest; future policy shifts could accelerate the transition and lift the share beyond the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.50% | +0.00% | #197 |
| 2020 | 0.50% | +0.10% | #197 |
| 2019 | 0.40% | −0.10% | #198 |
| 2018 | 0.50% | +0.10% | #195 |
| 2017 | 0.40% | +0.00% | #195 |
| 2016 | 0.40% | +0.00% | #195 |
| 2015 | 0.40% | +0.10% | #195 |
| 2014 | 0.30% | −0.10% | #194 |
| 2013 | 0.40% | +0.00% | #193 |
| 2012 | 0.40% | +0.00% | #192 |
| 2011 | 0.40% | +0.00% | #192 |
| 2010 | 0.40% | −0.10% | #190 |
| 2009 | 0.50% | +0.00% | #186 |
| 2008 | 0.50% | +0.10% | #186 |
| 2007 | 0.40% | −0.20% | #188 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's renewable energy was 0.50% in 2021. Ranked 197th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's renewable energy peaked at 1.30% in 1991.
The lowest renewable energy in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.30% in 2014.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 197th globally in renewable energy as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The renewable energy of Trinidad and Tobago in 2021 was 0.50%. This ranks 197th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_renewable-energy,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}