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

0.4% of global electricity is generated from Geothermal

What is Geothermal?

Geothermal energy is energy made by heat inside the Earth's crust. The heat is used to heat water or another working fluid, which is then used to turn a turbine. The turbine turns a generator which makes electricity.

Is Geothermal a low-carbon energy source?

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

The median estimate of lifecycle emissions from Geothermal is 38 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