Fossil Nuclear Renewables
This dataset tracks annual electricity generation by source—fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear—for countries and regional entities worldwide.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (6 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | string | No | Name of the country or regional entity reporting electricity generation data. |
| Code | string | Yes | Three-letter country or regional code representing the entity. May be missing for aggregated regions. |
| Year | integer | No | Calendar year corresponding to the electricity generation measurements. |
| Electricity from fossil fuels - TWh | float | No | Total electricity generation from fossil fuel sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, measured in terawatt-hours. |
| Electricity from renewables - TWh | float | No | Total electricity generated from renewable sources including solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable technologies, measured in terawatt-hours.o |
| Electricity from nuclear - TWh | float | No | Total electricity produced from nuclear power plants for the given entity and year, measured in terawatt-hours. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The dataset contains yearly electricity generation data measured in terawatt-hours (TWh) across multiple countries and regional groupings. Each record represents the amount of electricity produced from fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, and nuclear power for a given entity and year. The dataset allows users to analyze trends in electricity production and the global transition from fossil fuel–based power generation toward cleaner energy sources.
Data Quality
The dataset is structurally consistent with numeric values for electricity generation and year fields. The entity column is fully populated. The country code column contains missing values for some aggregated regional entities. No missing values exist in the electricity generation fields.
Use Cases
Energy transition analysis, electricity generation trend modeling, climate policy research, renewable adoption studies, comparative country energy mix analysis, and forecasting electricity sector decarbonization.
Limitations
Some entities represent aggregated regional groups rather than individual countries. The dataset does not provide detailed breakdowns within renewable sources such as solar, wind, or hydro. It also lacks contextual variables such as population, installed capacity, or emissions data.
Methodology
The dataset was likely compiled from national electricity generation statistics and international energy databases. Generation values are aggregated annually and categorized into fossil fuel generation, renewable generation, and nuclear generation measured in terawatt-hours.
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.