Zimbabwe’s energy mix is heavily reliant on biomass (wood fuel) for residential heating and cooking (approx. 60–70% of total supply), while electricity generation depends primarily on coal and hydropower. The country faces chronic power shortages due to aging infrastructure, low water levels at Kariba Dam, and a ~1200 MW supply … Continue reading →

Zambia’s energy mix is heavily dominated by hydropower, which provides roughly 82–88% of its electricity, making it vulnerable to droughts. Total electricity capacity is approximately 3,871 MW. The remainder of the power sector consists of coal (about 9%), solar (3%), and heavy fuel oil (5%). Zambia is actively developing a … Continue reading →

Yemen’s energy mix is heavily dominated by fossil fuels, with over 99% of energy consumption traditionally derived from oil and natural gas. Due to conflict, domestic oil production has plummeted, forcing a reliance on expensive imports and creating a severe electricity crisis, although recent, rapid adoption of solar power (accounting … Continue reading →

Vietnam’s energy mix in 2026 is rapidly evolving from a coal-dominant system toward renewables to meet 10–12% annual demand growth, targeting net-zero by 2050. Currently, coal provides around 34–54% of power, followed by significant hydropower (~30%), a surging solar sector (over 8%), and growing wind capacity. Vietnam has positioned green … Continue reading →

Venezuela’s energy mix is heavily dominated by fossil fuels for primary energy consumption, while electricity generation relies predominantly on hydropower. As of 2023–2024, the total energy supply is roughly 46% natural gas and 38% oil, with hydropower contributing about 14–15%. However, over 60–75% of electricity generation is derived from large-scale … Continue reading →

Vanuatu’s energy mix is dominated by imported fossil fuels, which account for over 80% of its electricity generation. While biomass remains the primary source for rural cooking, the nation is actively working toward a goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030 through the expansion of solar, wind, and hydro power. … Continue reading →

Uzbekistan’s energy mix is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, with natural gas accounting for approximately 82-86% of electricity generation and total primary energy supply as of 2023-2024. The country is rapidly transitioning, aiming for 30% renewable electricity by 2030 (including solar, wind, and hydro) to diversify away from aging gas … Continue reading →

Uruguay has achieved an extraordinary energy transition, with over 98-99% of its electricity generation now derived from renewable sources as of 2024-2025. The electricity mix is primarily driven by hydropower (approx. 40-42%), wind (28-38%), and biomass (20-26%), with solar contributing about 3-4%. This shift from fossil fuels enables significant energy … Continue reading →

The United States energy mix is characterized by a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, which accounted for approximately 83%–84% of total primary energy consumption in 2023. While natural gas and renewables are growing, petroleum remains the most consumed single source, primarily due to its dominance in the transportation sector. The … Continue reading →