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T1 Energy Profile: Guinea
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 energy resource
K1 biomass energy
K1 hydroelectric power
K1 natural gas
K1 peat
K1 tidal energy
K1 wind
K1 geothermal energy
K1 solar energy
K1 sustainable energy
K1 Guinea
YR 2017
FD 2017
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20508
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20508
NO This report provides an assessment of Guinea’s energy sector, detailing production and consumption trends, resource potential, and sectoral challenges. It draws attention to Guinea’s reliance on biomass—with firewood and charcoal accounting for a large share of household energy use—and highlights a significant hydropower potential estimated at 26,000 GWh/year, much of which remains untapped. In 2015, the country’s electricity generation was primarily from hydro (55.9%) and fossil fuels (43.1%), while modern renewables like solar played only a minimal role. The report notes that electrification remains low, with just 26.2% of the population having access to electricity, and stark disparities between urban (74.2%) and rural (2.9%) access levels. Institutional and regulatory frameworks, such as the Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics and the national electrification policy, are outlined alongside Guinea’s energy targets and commitments under the Paris Agreement, illustrating both current realities and future priorities.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 20, 2026