Japan: 27.7% low-carbon power
Low-carbon power ranking: 108
27.7% of the electricity in Japan is generated from low-carbon energy sources. This is based on data compiled by {{ source }} for the year {{ YEARS.getYear() }}. The primary low-carbon power source is Hydropower. Average emissions from electricity in Japan is 460.1 to 479.6 gCO2eq / kWh. Where do our emissions numbers come from?
Significant changes of low-carbon power in Japan
Years | Change | Main cause |
---|---|---|
1977 → 1985 | 19.8 → 38.3% | Increase of Nuclear |
1998 → 2003 | 43.5 → 34% | Decrease of Nuclear |
2006 → 2007 | 37.9 → 32.5% | Decrease of Nuclear |
Low-carbon power in Japan
Power sources in Japan
Electrification of energy in Japan
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