Share of Electricity Production from Solar
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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
Teaching Materials
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.
This resource shows electricity production from solar in different countries from 1985 to the present. The method used is relevant and suitable for teaching.
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