United States Virgin Islands Electricity Mix
United States Virgin Islands generated 2.9% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2023, below the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 632 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2023 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in United States Virgin Islands comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 2.9% of the electricity generated in United States Virgin Islands in 2023. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 0% in 2000. That ranks United States Virgin Islands 182nd of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Oil is the largest source of electricity in United States Virgin Islands, at 97.1% of generation, followed by solar at 2.9%. Fossil fuels together supplied 97.1%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in United States Virgin Islands emitted about 632 grams of CO₂ in 2023, 38% above the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 6,324 kg of CO₂ from electricity.
This is an estimate based on the generation mix. For a formal carbon report, use the grid factor published by the national energy or environment agency. Our guide to emission factors explains the difference.
How United States Virgin Islands compares
Countries closest to United States Virgin Islands when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | Syria | 3.5% | 3.5% | 706 |
| 181 | Niger | 3.2% | 3.2% | 674 |
| 182 | United States Virgin Islands | 2.9% | 2.9% | 632 |
| 183 | Guyana | 2.9% | 2.9% | 645 |
| 184 | Saint Lucia | 2.5% | 2.5% | 650 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in United States Virgin Islands is renewable?
2.9% in 2023. That is up from 0% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 2.9% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in United States Virgin Islands?
Oil is the largest source of electricity in United States Virgin Islands, at 97.1% of generation, followed by solar at 2.9%.
How clean is electricity in United States Virgin Islands?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 632 grams of CO₂ in 2023, 38% above the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in United States Virgin Islands?
The renewable share has risen by 2.9 percentage points, from 0% in 2000 to 2.9% in 2023.
About the data. Shares are percentages of the electricity generated inside the country in a year. Renewables are hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewable sources. Low-carbon adds nuclear. The latest year differs between countries and is shown on each page. Carbon intensity is an estimate of the CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour generated, including emissions over the life of each power source.
Source: Ember and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
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