Modern Renewable Energy Generation by Source
Data, Graphs, and Maps
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Science, Economics, Mathematics
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Provided by Our World in Data
What it is
- In this interactive line graph and table from Our World in Data, students can see how much renewable energy has been generated worldwide since 1965.
- Students will see how many terawatt-hours of energy came from solar, wind, hydropower, and other sources.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Students can see a quick representation of how energy generation has grown by pressing the play button.
- Seeing the growth of renewable energy generation can give students hope for the future.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand what renewable energy is and that the alternatives are fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
- Students should also know how to interpret and analyze line charts.
Differentiation & Implementation
- The default data is the world, but students can change the country or region to represent what they are studying.
- To discuss the importance of implementing renewable energy for the health of people and the planet, students can use the Introduction to Renewable Energy video lecture in combination with this data resource.
- Seeing the growth of renewable energy, students can explore renewable energy careers. Students can explore Clean Energy Careers in Solar Energy or Climbing Wind Turbines for a Living.
From the scientist review
Renewable sources of energy, including wind, hydropower, and solar, are examined in this resource. The time series showed a variable span from 1965 to the present. Students can visualize to gain insights about the trends. Thus, this resource is recommended for teaching.
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