Global Electricity Generation from Hydropower (TWh)
This dataset contains yearly electricity generation from hydropower sources across different countries and regions measured in terawatt-hours (TWh).
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | string | No | Name of the country, region, or economic group for which hydropower electricity generation is recorded. |
| Code | string | Yes | Short country or region code representing the entity, typically based on standardized geographic codes. |
| Year | integer | No | Calendar year corresponding to the recorded hydropower electricity generation value. |
| Electricity from hydro - TWh | float | No | Total electricity generated from hydropower sources for the given entity and year, measured in terawatt-hours (TWh). |
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About This Dataset
The dataset provides historical records of electricity production from hydroelectric power plants for multiple countries, regional blocs, and global aggregates. Each record includes the entity name, an optional country or region code, the year of measurement, and the amount of electricity generated from hydropower expressed in terawatt-hours. The dataset is structured as a time series allowing analysis of long-term hydropower production trends across geographic entities.
Data Quality
The dataset is largely complete with consistent numerical formatting for electricity generation values and years. The 'Code' column contains missing values for some regional or aggregated entities. Apart from this, there are no missing values in the primary measurement or year fields.
Use Cases
Energy production trend analysis, renewable energy research, hydropower capacity planning, regional energy policy analysis, sustainability studies, and electricity generation forecasting.
Limitations
The dataset focuses solely on hydropower electricity generation and does not include other renewable sources or total energy production for context. Some aggregated regions may lack standardized entity codes. Metadata about plant capacity, installations, or environmental factors is not included.
Methodology
Data was likely compiled from national energy statistics, international energy monitoring organizations, and renewable energy reporting databases. Annual electricity generation figures are aggregated and standardized into terawatt-hours for comparability across regions.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
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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.