World electricity generation by source

WORLD ELECTRICITY GENERATION
World electricity generation by source
Source%
1Coal38
2Natural Gas23
3Hydro16
4Nuclear10
5Wind5
6Oil3
7Solar2
8Biofuels2
9Others1
World electricity generation by source

Electricity generation is still dominated by Carbon Based fuel like coal and Natural gas which is the biggest reason for Global warming.

64% of total electricity is generated by Carbon based fuel in which contribution of coal is 38% and natural gas is 23% with 3% of oil.

Renewable energy is still have some catching to do with conventional energy sources. with 16% Hydro is leading followed by 5% wind and only 2% solar.

Nuclear power generation stand at 10% of total.

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