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
Category Archives: Countries
Zambia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
United States
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
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s energy mix has undergone a historic transformation, marked by the complete phase-out of coal-fired electricity in September 2024. As of early 2026, the electricity sector is dominated by zero-carbon sources, while the broader total energy supply (which includes heating and transport) remains heavily reliant on natural gas … Continue reading