Latvia: 51.9% low-carbon power
Low-carbon power ranking: 66
51.9% of the electricity in Latvia 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 Latvia is 165.4 to 342.9 gCO2eq / kWh. Where do our emissions numbers come from?
Significant changes of low-carbon power in Latvia
| Years | Change | Main cause |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 → 1998 | 29.3 → 68.2% | Increase of Hydropower |
| 2015 → 2017 | 37.8 → 72.5% | Increase of Hydropower |
Low-carbon power in Latvia compared to selected regions
Electrification of energy in Latvia
Power sources in Latvia
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Data for 2021 includes the first 9 months.
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