Low carbon energy consumption
This dataset provides historical data on low-carbon energy generation across countries and regions, measured annually in terawatt-hours (TWh).
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | string | No | Name of the country or geographic region for which the low-carbon energy generation value is recorded. |
| Code | string | Yes | Standardized country or region code (typically ISO 3-letter country code) used for geographic identification. |
| Year | integer | No | Calendar year corresponding to the recorded low-carbon energy generation value. |
| Low-carbon energy (TWh - equivalent) | float | No | Amount of electricity generated from low-carbon energy sources in terawatt-hours equivalent during the specified year. |
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About This Dataset
The dataset contains yearly records of electricity generated from low-carbon energy sources for countries and global regions. Low-carbon energy typically includes renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal, along with nuclear energy. Each record identifies the geographic entity, its country code when available, the year of observation, and the amount of low-carbon electricity generated in terawatt-hours equivalent. The dataset supports longitudinal analysis of clean energy adoption and energy transition trends.
Data Quality
The dataset is generally well structured with consistent numeric formatting for energy values and year fields. Some rows have missing values in the country code column, typically for aggregated regional entities such as continents or global totals.
Use Cases
Energy transition analysis, renewable energy adoption studies, climate policy research, energy forecasting models, academic research on decarbonization, and sustainability reporting.
Limitations
The dataset does not explicitly break down individual energy sources (such as solar, wind, or nuclear). It aggregates them under a single low-carbon energy metric. Missing country codes for regional aggregates may require preprocessing for some analytical workflows.
Methodology
The data was likely compiled from international energy statistics databases where electricity production from low-carbon sources is aggregated annually for countries and regional groupings.
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.