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Share of Electricity Production from Solar

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

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Synopsis

In this data resource from Our World in Data, students can explore an interactive map, graph, and table to see what percentage of each country's electricity production comes from solar energy.
Students can toggle between the three visualizations and see a time-lapse of the data from 1985 to a recent year.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The interface is user-friendly, and students can easily manipulate the visualizations to see data that is relevant to them.
Students can easily find data for the country and time period of study.

Prerequisites

Students should understand how solar energy is produced.
It may benefit students to understand that solar is a renewable source and how it compares to the use of fossil fuels.

Differentiation & Implementation

Students can use this resource in conjunction with Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics to discuss the emissions reduction potential for large-scale solar power.
Using the map to compare the production of solar in different places, students can discuss the obstacles to implementing solar, and debate whether solar is feasible in all places.
To make career connections, students can read this article describing the work of a Solar Company Founder.

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