Electricity low carbon
This dataset contains historical data on the share of electricity generated from low-carbon sources across countries and regions over multiple years.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | categorical | No | Name of the country, region, or aggregated entity for which the electricity data is reported. |
| Code | string | Yes | ISO-style country or region code representing the entity. May be missing for aggregated regional entities. |
| Year | integer | No | Calendar year corresponding to the reported electricity generation share. |
| Low-carbon electricity - % electricity | float | No | Percentage of total electricity generation that comes from low-carbon sources such as renewable energy and nuclear power. |
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About This Dataset
The dataset provides annual measurements of the percentage of electricity produced from low-carbon sources such as renewables and nuclear energy. Each record represents a country or regional entity for a specific year, along with the proportion of total electricity generation that comes from low-carbon sources. The dataset can be used to analyze energy transition trends, track renewable energy adoption, and compare decarbonization progress across different regions.
Data Quality
The dataset is largely complete with consistent formatting across records. The country code column contains some missing values, primarily for regional or aggregated entities rather than individual countries. Numerical values appear consistently formatted as floating point percentages.
Use Cases
Energy transition analysis, renewable energy policy research, sustainability reporting, climate policy modeling, electricity sector decarbonization tracking, and academic research on global energy trends.
Limitations
The dataset only measures the share of low-carbon electricity and does not include absolute electricity generation values or breakdowns by individual energy source types. Missing country codes for aggregated regions may limit certain geographic analyses.
Methodology
Data was likely compiled from national electricity statistics and international energy monitoring organizations, aggregating electricity generation data and calculating the proportion derived from low-carbon sources such as renewables and nuclear power.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: CC-BY 4.0 — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.