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Saudi Arabia Electricity Generation & Grid Mix

In 2024, Saudi Arabia generated 454.64 TWh of electricity (1.47% of global output, ranked #11 worldwide). Its primary generation source was Natural Gas at 287.98 TWh (63.3% of the national grid), while low-carbon sources (nuclear + renewables) provided 2.2% of total supply.

2024 Generation 454.6 TWh Rank #11 (1.47% world)
#1 Power Source Natural Gas 63.3% (288 TWh)
Low-Carbon Share 2.2% Renewables: 2.2%
Fossil Fuel Share 97.8% 444.8 TWh fossil
Per-Capita Load 13,390 kWh Annual per person
CO2 Intensity 692 gCO2 314.6 Mt CO2 total
2024 National Grid Fuel Mix Breakdown (100% = 454.6 TWh) Wind + Solar = 2.2% of Grid
Natural Gas: 63.3% (288 TWh) Oil & Other Fossil: 34.5% (156.8 TWh) Solar: 1.8% (8.2 TWh) Wind: 0.3% (1.6 TWh)
GRID TELEMETRY · 2024 GENERATION MIX & 2000-2024 SERIES

Saudi Arabia Electricity Generation by Source (2024)

2024 Total Output: 454.64 TWh · Carbon Intensity: 692 gCO2/kWh

Natural Gas
287.98 TWh 63.3%
Oil & Other Fossil
156.84 TWh 34.5%
Solar
8.23 TWh 1.8%
Wind
1.59 TWh 0.3%
Source: Ember Yearly Electricity Data & U.S. EIA · Unit: Terawatt-hours (TWh) #1 Power Source: Natural Gas (63.3% of grid)

Saudi Arabia Electricity Generation & Capacity by Source (2024)

Generation Source 2024 Output (TWh) Grid Share (%) Installed Capacity (GW) 5Y Change Share of World Fuel
Natural Gas 287.98 TWh 63.3% 69.42 GW +24.4% 4.2%
Oil & Other Fossil 156.84 TWh 34.5% 28.33 GW +5.7% 18.7%
Solar 8.23 TWh 1.8% 6.20 GW +804.4% 0.4%
Wind 1.59 TWh 0.3% 0.40 GW +15800.0% 0.1%

Saudi Arabia Historical Generation & Emissions Ledger (2000-2024)

Year Total (TWh) Coal Gas Nuclear Hydro Wind Solar Clean % gCO2/kWh
2024 454.6 0.0 288 0.0 0.0 1.6 8.2 2.2% 692
2023 429.3 0.0 265.5 0.0 0.0 1.6 3.1 1.1% 697
2022 409.8 0.0 247.8 0.0 0.0 0.8 1.2 0.5% 700
2021 393 0.0 242.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.3% 702
2020 380.9 0.0 231.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.2% 702
2019 378.6 0.0 223.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.1% 702
2018 374.8 0.0 226.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0% 703
2017 395 0.0 222.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0% 700
2016 357.7 0.0 188.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0% 697
2015 350.6 0.0 165.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0% 693
2014 328.2 0.0 152.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0% 693
2013 294.7 0.0 138.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 693
2012 281.6 0.0 131.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 693
2011 259.2 0.0 115.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 691
2010 248.8 0.0 111.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 691
2009 217.3 0.0 94.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 690
2008 204.2 0.0 100.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 695
2007 204.4 0.0 102.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 696
2006 196.3 0.0 104.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 698
2005 191.1 0.0 107.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 700
2004 173.4 0.0 98.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 701
2003 166.6 0.0 91.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 699
2002 154.9 0.0 86.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 700
2001 146.1 0.0 76.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 697
2000 138.7 0.0 63.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 692

Frequently Asked Questions - Saudi Arabia Power Grid

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

In 2024, Saudi Arabia generated 454.64 TWh of electricity (1.47% of global output). Its largest single generation source was Natural Gas at 287.98 TWh (63.3% of the national grid mix).

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

Low-carbon sources (nuclear plus renewables) supplied 2.2% of Saudi Arabia's electricity in 2024, with renewables accounting for 2.2% and wind plus solar contributing 2.2%. Fossil fuels accounted for 97.8% of total generation.

What is the carbon intensity of Saudi Arabia's electricity grid?

In 2024, Saudi Arabia's power sector carbon intensity was 692.0 gCO2/kWh, with total power sector emissions of 314.59 million metric tons of CO2.