North Korea relies primarily on coal and hydropower for its energy, which together account for the vast majority of its domestic electricity production. Hydropower is the dominant source of electricity, accounting for approximately 53% to 76% of total generation. Coal is North Korea’s most abundant indigenous energy resource, primarily in … Continue reading →

Kiribati’s energy mix is dominated by imported fossil fuels, primarily diesel for electricity generation, but it is actively transitioning to renewables, with solar power providing nearly 17% of its electricity as of 2022. The country relies heavily on petroleum for transport, while solar and biomass are used for cooking and … Continue reading →

Kenya’s energy landscape is defined by a high reliance on biomass for overall consumption and a world-leading renewable-dominant electricity sector. As of early 2026, renewable sources—primarily geothermal, hydro, and wind—account for 90% to 92% of Kenya’s electricity generation. Kenya is the seventh-largest geothermal producer globally and the largest in Africa. … Continue reading →

As of 2024, Kazakhstan’s energy mix remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which account for approximately 85% of its electricity generation. Coal continues to be the dominant source, primarily due to the country’s vast domestic reserves and low extraction costs. Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a global hub for green … Continue reading →

Jordan has undergone a significant energy transition, moving from near-total dependence on imported fossil fuels to becoming a regional leader in renewable energy. As of late 2024, renewable sources (primarily solar and wind) contribute approximately 27% to 28% of the country’s electricity generation mix. The National Energy Strategy 2020–2030 originally … Continue reading →

Japan’s energy mix is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, which accounted for approximately 65–70% of electricity generation in 2023–2024, primarily from liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal. While nuclear power is gradually recovering to 8–9% post-Fukushima, renewables (mainly solar) have increased to over 25% of the power mix. The … Continue reading →

Jamaica’s energy mix is dominated by imported fossil fuels, which accounted for approximately 89% of the country’s electricity generation as of 2022. While the nation has made significant strides in diversifying toward natural gas, it remains vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations. Jamaica is developing a national green hydrogen strategy, … Continue reading →

Italy’s overall energy mix (including heating, transport, and industry) is dominated by fossil fuels, which provide nearly 80% of Italy’s needs. Natural gas (39.8%) is mostly used for electricity generation and heating; however, renewables account for 41.2% of generation, a record high. Oil dominates the transport sector. Italy is positioning … Continue reading →

Israel’s energy mix is dominated by natural gas, which accounts for approximately 70% of electricity generation as of early 2026. This reliance follows the massive offshore discoveries of the Tamar and Leviathan gas fields, which transitioned Israel from an energy importer to a regional exporter. Israel is positioning itself as … Continue reading →

Ireland’s energy mix is currently dominated by fossil fuels, which accounted for 81% of total energy use in 2024. However, the electricity sector is rapidly decarbonizing, with renewables—led by wind—providing over 41% of the country’s gross electricity supply in 2024. Ireland is accelerating green hydrogen development to meet 2050 net-zero … Continue reading →