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The percentage of electricity that is generated domestically from low-carbon sources.

The World: 39.1% low-carbon power

39.1% of the electricity in The World 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 The World is 429.6 to 439.4 gCO2eq / kWh. Where do our emissions numbers come from?

Low-carbon power in The World

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Power sources in The World

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Electrification of energy in The World

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