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

1.6% of global electricity is generated from Biofuels

What is Biofuels?

Biofuels are plant or animal materials that can be burnt to produce electricity. The heat is used to turn water into steam, which is then used to turn a turbine. The turbine turns a generator which makes electricity.

Is Biofuels a low-carbon energy source?

Yes, due to its relatively low lifecycle emissions, Biofuels is considered to be a low-carbon energy source.

The median estimate of lifecycle emissions from Biofuels is 230 gCO2eq / kWh. Where do our emissions numbers come from?

Wind	11 gCO2eq / kWh	Low-carbon
Nuclear	12 gCO2eq / kWh	Low-carbon
Hydropower	24 gCO2eq / kWh	Low-carbon
Geothermal	38 gCO2eq / kWh	Low-carbon
Solar	45 gCO2eq / kWh	Low-carbon
Biofuels	230 gCO2eq / kWh	Low-carbon
Gas	490 gCO2eq / kWh	High-carbon / fossil fuel
Oil	650 gCO2eq / kWh	High-carbon / fossil fuel
Coal	820 gCO2eq / kWh	High-carbon / fossil fuel