In this article, we are going to look at the 5 countries with the cleanest energy in the world. If you want to read more about the countries that produce the cleanest energy and check out our detailed analysis of the global renewable energy industry, you can go to 16 Countries with Cleanest Energy in the World.
5. Albania
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Generation (%): 100%
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Capacity (%): 96.31%
Albania is a country in Southern Europe that ranks among the top 5 on our list of countries with the cleanest energy in the world. Located in the Balkans on the Adriatic and Ionian seas, Albania relies heavily on hydropower to generate electricity. Other renewable energy sources in the country include biomass, geothermal, solar, and wind energy. In 2021, Albania generated 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources.
4. Nepal
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Generation (%): 100%
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Capacity (%): 97.52%
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia that ranks among the top countries with the cleanest energy in the world. Biomass and hydroelectricity are the main sources of energy generation in the country. According to reported data, Nepal generated 100% of its energy from renewable sources in 2021.
3. Ethiopia
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Generation (%): 100%
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Capacity (%): 97.86%
Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. It ranks among the top 3 on our list of countries with the cleanest energy in the world. Ethiopia has abundant renewable energy resources and it generates most of its electricity from hydropower. In 2021, renewable energy accounted for 100% of electricity generation in Ethiopia.
2. Bhutan
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Generation (%): 100%
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Capacity (%): 99.65%
Bhutan is a landlocked country in South Asia that ranks second on our list of 16 countries with the cleanest energy in the world. Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is known for its dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. The country’s energy sector almost exclusively relies on hydropower generation. Bhutan generated 100% of its energy from renewable sources in 2021.
1. Paraguay
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Generation (%): 100%
Renewable Energy Share of Electricity Capacity (%): 99.7%
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America that tops our list of countries with the cleanest energy in the world. Hydroelectricity and biomass are the main sources of renewable energy in the country. In 2021, renewable energy accounted for 100% of electricity generation in Paraguay.
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