As of 2024, China was the largest producer of electricity globally by a significant margin with over ***petawatt-hours generated, followed by the United States with *** petawatt-hours. Both countries generated a considerable amount more than the next highest producer, India, where almost *** petawatt-hours were produced. Coal and natural gas remain the primary sources of energy worldwide, maintaining a high global reliance on fossil-based fuels. For instance, natural gas was the largest source of electricity generation in the U.S. in 2023, followed by renewables.

Global expansion of electricity networks Energy networks have been undergoing expansion and modernization to tackle challenges such as the climate crisis and a growing global population through electrification. As a result of this, there has been significant growth in electricity access, with almost *** million more people gaining access to energy networks worldwide in 2022, of which ** million were in Central and Southern Asia. With increased electricity access, a growth in electricity production will become necessary.

Transitioning towards renewables Use of both coal and renewable electricity has grown worldwide, particularly in the European Union and China, where the largest year-on-year change in coal and renewable generation was recorded in 2023. As part of its increase in power generation, China has the largest share of clean electricity capacity installed by country worldwide, amounting to approximately **** terawatts.

This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

China is the largest primary energy producer in the world. As of 2022, China accounted for ** percent of the world's total primary energy production. This was slightly more than the United States, which accounted for a ** percent share of the global primary energy production. They are also the countries with the largest share of primary energy consumption.

This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The average for 2022 based on 189 countries was 44.94 million kilowatts. The highest value was in China: 2586.46 million kilowatts and the lowest value was in Kiribati: 0.01 million kilowatts. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

China produced a total of 127 quadrillion British thermal units of energy in 2023, which made it the biggest energy producing country in the world. This was followed by the United States, with total energy production amounting to 103 quadrillion British thermal units during the same year.

The average for 2022 based on 189 countries was 150.47 billion kilowatthours. The highest value was in China: 8668.55 billion kilowatthours and the lowest value was in Montserrat: 0.02 billion kilowatthours. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Global Electricity Production Analysis: Trends in Renewable Energy Overview This project analyzes global electricity production data, focusing on the growth and share of renewable energy sources over the past decade. The goal is to identify key trends and countries leading the transition to sustainable energy. Using SQL, the project uncovers insights into energy production patterns, highlighting the shift from traditional to renewable sources and the nations driving clean energy adoption.

Objectives Analyze the growth of renewable energy production over the past decade. Determine the share of energy sources in total electricity production by country. Identify countries with significant shifts toward renewable energy. Compare global trends in energy production. Highlight leading countries in clean energy transitions. Dataset The data for this project is sourced from the Kaggle dataset on electricity production. It includes information on energy generation from different sources such as coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, solar, oil, wind, bioenergy, and other renewables across multiple years and countries.

Business Questions & Insights

Countries with the Highest Growth in Renewable Energy Over the last decade, several countries have significantly increased their renewable electricity production. The analysis highlights nations that have made the most progress in wind, solar, hydro, and bioenergy generation.

Energy Source Distribution by Country For the most recent year in the dataset, the proportion of each energy source in total electricity production was analyzed. This provides insights into the reliance on traditional vs. renewable energy sources in different nations.

Year with the Highest Global Nuclear Energy Production The analysis identifies the year in which nuclear energy production peaked worldwide, showing trends in the use of nuclear power over time.

Countries with Declining Electricity Production Despite Global Growth While global electricity production has generally increased, some countries have experienced periods of decline. These cases were identified to understand the reasons behind such trends.

Countries with the Largest Variation in Natural Gas Production The study highlights the top five countries with the biggest difference between their minimum and maximum electricity production from natural gas, reflecting changes in energy policies and resources.

First Country to Generate Solar Energy The first country to produce electricity from solar energy and the year it happened were identified, showcasing early adoption of solar technology.

Countries Producing More Renewable Energy Than Coal in 2023 For the year 2023, countries where electricity production from renewable sources exceeded coal-based production were examined, demonstrating a shift towards cleaner energy.

Countries Producing Twice as Much Renewable Energy as Coal in the Last Decade The analysis identifies countries that, over the past 10 years, have generated at least twice as much electricity from renewable sources compared to coal.

Dominant Energy Source in Each Country (Coal vs. Renewables) For the entire dataset period (1965–2023), the dominant energy source in each country was determined, highlighting whether coal or renewable sources were more prevalent.

Countries Producing Over 60% of Their Electricity from Renewables in the Last Decade The analysis reveals nations where renewable energy sources accounted for more than 60% of total electricity production in the last 10 years.

Key Takeaways ✅ Renewable Energy Growth is Accelerating: Many countries have significantly increased their renewable energy production in the past decade, with wind and solar leading the transition.

✅ Coal Dependence is Declining, But Not Eliminated: Some countries still rely on coal, but a growing number have surpassed coal production with renewable sources.

✅ Global Nuclear Production Has Fluctuated: While nuclear power remains a key energy source, its production has varied due to policy changes and energy demand shifts.

✅ Energy Transitions Vary by Region: Developed nations are leading in renewables, while developing countries still face infrastructure and policy challenges in making the shift.

✅ The First Movers in Solar Energy: Early adopters of solar energy paved the way for broader adoption, demonstrating the potential of sustainable energy.

✅ Some Countries Have Faced Declines in Energy Production: Despite global growth in electricity production, certain nations have seen declines, indicating economic or policy-driven shifts.

✅ More Countries are Reaching 60%+ Renewable Share: Several nations now generate over 60% of their electricity from renewables, showing that large-scale clean energy transitions are achievable.

Findings & Conclusion Growth in Renewables: Many countries have made significant progress in increasing electric...

Context

This dataset offers a comprehensive overview of global electricity production data spanning 48 countries from 2010 to 2023. It provides valuable insights into the balance, production, and values of electricity generation across different regions over the specified timeframe. With its focus on electricity production, this dataset is instrumental for energy analysts, policymakers, and researchers aiming to understand global energy trends, identify patterns, and develop strategies for sustainable energy production and consumption.

Content

Containing essential columns such as country name, date, balance, product, value, and unit, this dataset enables thorough analyses of electricity production dynamics. Researchers can explore the temporal trends in electricity generation, assess the distribution of production across countries, and investigate the impacts of various factors on energy production. By examining the balance between different energy sources, understanding production trends, and analyzing the variation in production values, stakeholders can make informed decisions regarding energy policies, infrastructure investments, and renewable energy adoption strategies.

Dataset Structure:

The dataset (global_electricity_production_data.csv) encompasses data from 48 countries for the years 2010 to 2023, with the following columns:

Acknowledgment

The primary dataset was sourced from IEA (2024) Monthly Electricity Statistics, IEA, Paris, and I extend my sincere gratitude to the team for providing the core data used in this dataset.

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In 2024, Germany accounted for the largest production of renewable energy in Europe, with approximately *** terawatt-hours of energy generated. Turkey was the second-largest producer, with some *** terawatt-hours less than Germany. In both countries, renewable energy production increased in 2024 compared to 2023. Germany and Turkey were also among the largest renewable energy consumers in Europe in 2023, while the largest renewable energy capacity was installed in Germany.

This dataset is about countries per year in Japan. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, electricity production from natural gas sources, and renewable energy consumption.

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[ Total 17 file , 74 columns, World Wide, 57 Years data ]

The Renewable Energy World Wide dataset is a comprehensive collection of global renewable energy data from 1965 to 2022. The dataset includes information on hydropower, wind, solar, biofuel, and geothermal energy production from around the world.

Since the Industrial Revolution, the energy mix of most countries across the world has become dominated by fossil fuels. This has major implications for the global climate, as well as for human health. To reduce CO2 emissions and local air pollution, the world needs to rapidly shift towards low-carbon sources of energy – nuclear and renewable technologies. Renewable energy will play a key role in the decarbonization of our energy systems in the coming decades. But how rapidly is our production of renewable energy changing? What technologies look most promising in transforming our energy mix?

Data vastness of this dataset:

1. renewable-share-energy data.
2. modern-renewable-energy-consumption.
3. modern-renewable-prod
4. share-electricity-renewables
5. hydropower-consumption
6. hydro-share-energy
7. share-electricity-hydro
8. wind-generation
9. cumulative-installed-wind-energy-capacity-gigawatts
10. wind-share-energy
11. share-electricity-wind
12. solar-energy-consumption
13. installed-solar-PV-capacity
14. solar-share-energy
15. share-electricity-solar
16. biofuel-production
17. installed-geothermal-capacity

This dataset is about countries per year in Georgia. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, electricity production from natural gas sources, and renewable energy consumption.

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This dataset is about countries per year in Sweden. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, electricity production from nuclear sources, and renewable energy consumption.

The data was collected from the website of the International Energy Agency (IEA), specifically from their Monthly Electricity Statistics tool available at iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/monthly-electricity-statistics

If you're interested in how the data was collected, you can check: github.com/ccan23/iea_electricity_generation_data_scraper

The data includes information about energy production in various countries on a monthly basis from 2010 to 2022. The energy production is measured in gigawatt-hours (GWh) and covers a range of energy products including hydro, wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear, fossil fuels, and others.

Countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, IEA Total, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, OECD Americas, OECD Asia Oceania, OECD Europe, OECD Total, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Turkiye, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Products: Hydro, Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Other renewables, Nuclear, Total combustible fuels, Coal, Oil, Natural gas, Combustible renewables, Other combustible non-renewables, Not specified, Net electricity production, Total imports, Total exports, Electricity supplied, Used for pumped storage, Distribution losses, Final consumption, Electricity trade, Renewables, Non-renewables, Others, Other renewables aggregated, Low carbon, Fossil fuels

The dataset columns include: * COUNTRY: Name of the country * CODE_TIME: A code that represents the month and year (e.g., JAN2010 for January 2010) * TIME: The month and year in a more human-readable format (e.g., January 2010) * YEAR: The year of the data point * MONTH: The month of the data point as a number (1-12) * MONTH_NAME: The month of the data point as a string (e.g., January) * PRODUCT: The type of energy product (e.g., Hydro, Wind, Solar) * VALUE: The amount of electricity generated in gigawatt-hours (GWh) * DISPLAY_ORDER: The order in which the products should be displayed * yearToDate: The amount of electricity generated for the current year up to the current month in GWh * previousYearToDate: The amount of electricity generated for the previous year up to the current month in GWh * share: The share of the product in the total electricity generation for the country in decimal format

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This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.