Turkey

Turkey’s energy mix is rapidly diversifying, with a 2024 installed capacity of 112–120 GW driven by significant growth in renewables (44-46% of generation) alongside a heavy, import-dependent reliance on coal and natural gas. Key sources include roughly 27% hydro, 19-20% solar/wind, 18-26% coal, and 21% natural gas, with nuclear from the Akkuyu plant set to add 10% capacity.

Türkiye is positioning itself as a regional hub for green hydrogen, aiming for 2 GW of electrolyzer capacity by 2030, 5 GW by 2035, and 70 GW by 2053, driven by massive onshore/offshore wind and hydro potential. The country is developing “hydrogen valleys” to decarbonize heavy industries like steel and chemicals.

The national strategy sets capacity targets of 2 GW (2030), 5 GW (2035), and 70 GW (2053) to support net-zero goals. Green hydrogen will be used to replace imports in ammonia and methanol production, as well as to power the steel, cement, and transportation sectors.

Tunisia

Tunisia’s energy mix is heavily dominated by fossil fuels, with over 95% of electricity generated from natural gas as of 2023–2024. The country faces an energy deficit, importing nearly 48% of its total energy needs, primarily from Algeria. While renewables (solar/wind) are growing, they represent a small fraction of the current mix, despite high potential.

Tunisia is positioning itself as a central hub for the Mediterranean’s green hydrogen economy, with a national strategy aiming to produce 8.3 million tons of green hydrogen and its derivatives annually by 2050. The country plans to export approximately 6 million tons of this production to Europe, leveraging its high solar and wind potential.

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago’s energy mix is almost entirely dominated by natural gas, which accounted for approximately 92.6% to 93.2% of the total energy supply in 2021-2023. Electricity generation relies almost exclusively on natural gas. The country is the Caribbean’s largest oil and gas producer, with minimal renewable energy integration.

Trinidad and Tobago is actively transitioning its petrochemical-heavy economy toward green hydrogen to reduce carbon emissions and maintain its status as a regional energy leader. The country is pursuing a 2022 Green Hydrogen roadmap, utilizing its existing industrial base in Point Lisas and developing potential, with pilot projects already underway, aiming to produce green ammonia and methanol.

The government has launched its first green hydrogen pilot project, supported by international partnerships, to demonstrate viability. The existing Point Lisas Industrial Estate provides a unique, ready-made infrastructure for producing, using, and exporting green hydrogen and its derivatives.

A Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence is being established in partnership with Niterra Co., Ltd. and Kenesjay Green Limited to develop new, highly efficient, ceramic-based electrolyzer technology.

Tonga


Tonga’s energy mix is dominated by imported fossil fuels, which account for approximately 85–90% of total electricity generation as of early 2024. While the country has made strides in integrating renewable sources—primarily solar and wind—they currently contribute roughly 14–17% to the electricity mix.

Tonga is exploring green hydrogen as a key component in its transition toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient energy system, aiming to move away from fossil fuels. Feasibility studies indicate that hydrogen, produced via renewable-powered electrolysis, can provide viable long-term energy storage, improve grid stability, and help decarbonize the Pacific island nation.

Togo

Togo’s energy mix is characterized by a heavy reliance on biomass for primary energy and natural gas for domestic electricity generation. As of 2023–2024, biomass and waste account for approximately 82% of the total primary energy supply, while natural gas generates roughly 73% of the country’s electricity.

Togo is exploring green hydrogen, with studies highlighting a significant potential for production, particularly from agricultural biomass in its coastal regions. The country possesses, on average, 31.35 Gt of potential in its coastal zone, which is equivalent to 1235.37 GWh, while biomass, solar, and wind resources offer pathways to green hydrogen production.

Green hydrogen in the region is viewed as a future component for green ammonia, fertilizer, and transportation.

Thailand

Thailand’s energy mix is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, particularly natural gas, which powers more than half of the country’s electricity. As of 2024, fossil fuels accounted for approximately 85% of Thailand’s electricity generation.

Thailand is actively developing its green hydrogen sector to achieve net-zero goals by 2050, focusing on producing hydrogen via electrolysis from solar and wind for industry and transport, with widespread usage projected by 2045. Key initiatives include blending 5% hydrogen with natural gas, developing industrial estate applications, and establishing pilot projects like the $4.5Bn green hydrogen/ammonia hub.

Tanzania

Tanzania’s energy mix is dominated by biomass (approx. 76% of total primary energy) for cooking and heating, while electricity generation relies heavily on natural gas (approx. 48–65%) and hydropower (approx. 31–36%). The country faces power shortages due to drought-induced low water levels, prompting a shift toward gas, with emerging investments in solar and wind.

Tanzania is emerging as a potential hub for green hydrogen in East Africa, leveraging its extensive renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro) and strategic coastal location to produce zero-emission fuel. Key initiatives include partnerships for maritime fuel, industrial decarbonization, and potential, major export projects, aligning with Tanzania’s Vision 2050.

Unlike some countries focusing solely on export, Tanzania is modeling green hydrogen to decarbonize its own industrial and transport sectors, using synthetic fuels to replace fossil-based options.

Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s energy mix is dominated by hydropower, which produces over 90-94% of the country’s electricity, making it one of the world’s cleanest electricity generators. The remaining electricity is generated from coal (roughly 4-7%) and natural gas. While renewable-heavy, the system faces seasonal shortages in winter, causing increased reliance on coal-fired generation during those months.

Tajikistan plans to produce 1 million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2040, utilizing its abundant hydropower resources to meet domestic demand and export to neighboring Central Asian nations. The strategy, targeting 500,000 tons by 2030, aims to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on oil imports, and transition toward a green economy.

Syria

Syria’s energy mix is heavily dominated by fossil fuels, with over 95% of electricity generated from oil and natural gas as of 2022. The sector, severely impacted by conflict, relies on declining domestic production and imports, with limited, yet growing, contributions from hydropower and solar power.

Syria is gradually exploring renewable energy to diversify its power sector, with recent initiatives focusing on solar and wind, laying a foundation for potential future green hydrogen production. Key developments include a 100 MW solar plant in Damascus and agreements for 500 MW of renewable energy projects.

Switzerland

Switzerland’s electricity generation is over 98% low-carbon, primarily driven by hydropower (approx. 60–62%) and nuclear power (approx. 29%). While the electricity sector is nearly fossil-free, the overall energy mix still relies heavily on oil products and natural gas for heating and transport. The country is transitioning to renewables, with solar energy contributing around 9% of power.

Switzerland is actively developing a green hydrogen economy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on producing hydrogen via hydroelectricity for heavy transport and industrial use. The nation’s largest green hydrogen plant (2.5 MW) began operations in April 2024 in Domat/Ems, capable of producing 350 tonnes annually to replace diesel fuel.

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