Year in review 2020
Better late than never. As tradition here's Europe throughout 2020 on electricityMap ⚡️
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- As is the tradition, here's the year 2019 as seen on @electricitymap. Not all countries are green 24/7!
00:00 - We know you have been waiting for it for a whole year and the time has finally come - our electricityMap 2021 review is out for Europe!🌍 Can you guess which region we'll share next? Check out our map for a hint app.electricitymap.org/map 👀 #electricitymap
00:00 - A large dunkelflaute hits Europe! As dark settled in at 5pm yesterday, both wind and solar generation flatlined across the region. Energy prices in Denmark and Germany surged to €936/MWh as utilities scrambled to meet peak demand with limited renewable output. A stark reminder
- The big update you’ve been waiting for: China is now live on Electricity Maps! 🇨🇳 Alongside other recently added regions, we’ve expanded our coverage to deliver real-time grid data on our app and API for one of the world’s most crucial energy markets. Explore it on the app:
- 🌎 We’re moving fast toward global coverage: Electricity Maps has just added over 110 new countries to the platform. With greater coverage, we are equipping key drivers of change to reduce emissions and advance sustainability efforts — no matter where they operate. Learn more:
- The yearly review for the EU is here 👀 Watch the #carbonintensity evolve throughout 2022 across Europe. Our yearly review allows you to see how the carbon intensity fluctuates throughout weeks and months. Go to app: app.electricitymaps.com/map?utm_source… #carbonemissions #electricitymarkets
00:00 - Replying to @HannoKlausmeierYou are comparing life-cycle analysis (LCA) emissions to direct emissions - in case you don't know what the difference is or forgot it, we have some nice documentation here:
- 🚨 Grid alert - Major power outage in Spain and Portugal (Spanish version below) The Iberian network was automatically disconnected from the European grid at 12:38 PM CET, leaving millions without power. This major power blackout hit Spain and Portugal, also affecting Andorra
- Replying to @HannoKlausmeierHey @HannoKlausmeier, we already responded to your comments when you posted the same text last year, but here it is again: x.com/pierre_segonne… We are happy to discuss the specific arguments you raise and how we could improve if you are also open to listening :) All said, we
- We’re very happy to finally be able to add Switzerland🇨🇭to @electricityMap! Thanks for the work @swissgridag @BFEenergeia and the many contributors💪! energeiaplus.com/2021/04/14/ele…
- The year 2018 of electricitymap.org condensed in under 3 minutes. #climatechange #electricitymap Full video at youtube.com/watch?v=GxB91I…
00:00 - Replying to @HannoKlausmeierTo be honest, that question seems a bit irrelevant here - the question is rather why you on purpose compare two incomparable sources and present it as if they are using the same data?
- Europe's 2023 electricity mapped! See grid-related carbon emissions evolution across Europe. See hourly grid emissions on the map and daily country variations in our race chart. How did your country do? Explore the data: electricitymaps.com/electricity-ma…
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