33.8% of global electricity is generated from Coal
Is Coal a low-carbon energy source?
No, due to its relatively high lifecycle emissions, Coal is considered to be a high-carbon energy source.
The median estimate of lifecycle emissions from Coal is 820 gCO2eq / kWh. This is based on the Technology-specific Cost and Performance Parameters report from the IPCC.
| 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 |
Most significant producers of electricity from Coal
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