In 2025, the Ministry of Climate Change, through the Department of Energy (DoE), continued to expand renewable energy generation across both grid-connected and mini-grid systems.157 solar sites with hybrid systems; ongoing installations (2024, Source: DoE), Wintua/Lorlow PV Mini grid and back up Generator set, Loltong Hybrid PV and Pico Hydro 46 Brantv community scale System, BRENWEI Hydropower station. Many systems are hybrid (renewable + diesel backup), meaning electricity is not yet 100% renewable National grid (especially urban centers) still includes diesel-based generation Lack of consolidated national data on actual % of renewable energy in total grid generation Data currently reflects installed systems, not actual generation share.

My progress target: 2021 - Cloudy

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Definition

The “Percentage of Grid-Based Electricity Generated from Renewable Energy Sources” indicator measures the proportion of electricity supplied to the national or regional power grid that is generated from renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. This indicator reflects the share of renewable energy in the overall electricity grid.
Concept

This indicator tracks the contribution of renewable energy sources to the total electricity generated and supplied through the grid. It is an important measure of the transition towards sustainable energy systems and the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels. By focusing on grid-based electricity, the indicator provides insights into how much of the mainstream electricity supply is derived from renewable sources, as opposed to conventional sources like coal, natural gas, or oil.
Disaggregation

Region
Rationale

Monitoring the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources is crucial for assessing progress toward energy sustainability and climate change mitigation goals. Increasing the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix reduces greenhouse gas emissions, enhances energy security, and promotes environmental sustainability.
Method of Computation

To compute the “Percentage of Grid-Based Electricity Generated from Renewable Energy Sources,” first collect data on the total amount of electricity generated and supplied to the grid within a specific period. Then, gather data on the amount of electricity generated specifically from renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass, during the same period. Next, divide the amount of electricity generated from renewable sources by the total amount of electricity generated. Finally, multiply the result by 100 to express the proportion as a percentage.

Formula: Percentage of Grid-Based Electricity from Renewables (%) = (Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources/Total Grid-Based Electricity Generated) * 100
Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment

7.1.2, 7.2.1, 7.3.1 & 7.b.1
Unit of Measurement

Percentage
Frequency of Collection

Annually
Organisation

Department of Energy
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