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GLOBAL RANK #59 · PRY South America Low-Carbon Grid (<150 gCO2/kWh)

Paraguay Electricity Generation & Grid Mix

In 2025, Paraguay generated 45.35 TWh of electricity (0.14% of global output, ranked #59 worldwide). Its primary generation source was Hydroelectric at 45.11 TWh (99.5% of the national grid), while low-carbon sources (nuclear + renewables) provided 100.0% of total supply.

2025 Generation 45.4 TWh Rank #59 (0.14% world)
#1 Power Source Hydroelectric 99.5% (45.1 TWh)
Low-Carbon Share 100.0% Renewables: 100.0%
Fossil Fuel Share 0.0% 0.0 TWh fossil
Per-Capita Load 4,230 kWh Annual per person
CO2 Intensity 25 gCO2 1.1 Mt CO2 total
2025 National Grid Fuel Mix Breakdown (100% = 45.4 TWh) Wind + Solar = 0.0% of Grid
Hydroelectric: 99.5% (45.1 TWh) Bioenergy: 0.5% (0.2 TWh)
GRID TELEMETRY · 2025 GENERATION MIX & 2000-2025 SERIES

Paraguay Electricity Generation by Source (2025)

2025 Total Output: 45.35 TWh · Carbon Intensity: 25 gCO2/kWh

Hydroelectric
45.11 TWh 99.5%
Bioenergy
0.24 TWh 0.5%
Source: Ember Yearly Electricity Data & U.S. EIA · Unit: Terawatt-hours (TWh) #1 Power Source: Hydroelectric (99.5% of grid)

Paraguay Electricity Generation & Capacity by Source (2025)

Generation Source 2025 Output (TWh) Grid Share (%) Installed Capacity (GW) 5Y Change Share of World Fuel
Hydroelectric 45.11 TWh 99.5% 8.82 GW -2.7% 1.0%
Bioenergy 0.24 TWh 0.5% 0.02 GW -7.7% 0.0%

Paraguay Historical Generation & Emissions Ledger (2000-2025)

Year Total (TWh) Coal Gas Nuclear Hydro Wind Solar Clean % gCO2/kWh
2025 45.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 45.1 0.0 0.0 100.0% 25
2024 42.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 42.2 0.0 0.0 100.0% 25
2023 53.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 52.8 0.0 0.0 100.0% 25
2022 44.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 43.9 0.0 0.0 100.0% 25
2021 40.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 40.6 0.0 0.0 100.0% 25
2020 46.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 46.4 0.0 0.0 100.0% 25
2019 49.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 49.5 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2018 59.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 59.2 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2017 59.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 59.7 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2016 63.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 63.8 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2015 55.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 55.7 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2014 55.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 55.3 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2013 60.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 60.4 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2012 60.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 60.2 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2011 57.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 57.6 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2010 54.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 54.1 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2009 54.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 54.9 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2008 55.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 55.5 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2007 53.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 53.7 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2006 53.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 53.8 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2005 51.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 51.2 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2004 51.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 51.9 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2003 51.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 51.8 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2002 48.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 48.2 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2001 45.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 45.3 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24
2000 53.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 53.5 0.0 0.0 100.0% 24

Frequently Asked Questions - Paraguay Power Grid

How much electricity does Paraguay generate and what is its #1 power source?

In 2025, Paraguay generated 45.35 TWh of electricity (0.14% of global output). Its largest single generation source was Hydroelectric at 45.11 TWh (99.5% of the national grid mix).

What share of Paraguay's electricity comes from clean and renewable sources?

Low-carbon sources (nuclear plus renewables) supplied 100.0% of Paraguay's electricity in 2025, with renewables accounting for 100.0% and wind plus solar contributing 0.0%. Fossil fuels accounted for 0.0% of total generation.

What is the carbon intensity of Paraguay's electricity grid?

In 2025, Paraguay's power sector carbon intensity was 24.7 gCO2/kWh, with total power sector emissions of 1.12 million metric tons of CO2.