To understand something, it is useful to have some basic data about that thing. For example, if someone tells you that a person weighs 180 pounds and is 6 feet tall, you can form a rather clear image of what that person looks like. If someone then shows you a picture of the person, your image becomes instantly clearer. You can now see the color of their eyes, the … [Read more...] about Explore the Potential of Energy Data! Sign up for a Webinar on the IDB Energy Database
Did You Know That Coal is the Primary Source of Electricity in Chile?
Electricity Generation and Losses by Source in Chile, 2012 Perhaps most surprising fact is that wood is the second source of electricity in Chile. Look at the electricity generation mix of Chile in 2012* which uses data from the International Energy Agency. Of the energy consumed in the process of electricity generation, coal accounts for 37% and wood for 24%. Gas accounts … [Read more...] about Did You Know That Coal is the Primary Source of Electricity in Chile?
3 Surprising Facts about Energy in Chile
Electricity generation and losses by source in Chile, 2012 The primary source of energy is wood in Chile Look at the energy mix of Chile in 2012 built with data from the International Energy Agency. On the left side, we have all primary energy sources from fossil fuels and wood to hydropower and unconventional, solar and wind renewables. Biofuels, including wood … [Read more...] about 3 Surprising Facts about Energy in Chile