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What is Mt CO₂-e? Emissions are a combination of gases. Most are Carbon Dioxide (CO₂). The other gases are measured as a Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) based on the amount of heat they trap in the atmosphere. They’re measured in Million Tonnes (Mt).

Electricity: Hydro

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Year 2014-15 - Tonnes CO₂-e - Megawatt Hour

Source: CER via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-23

Data

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History - Tonnes CO₂-e - Megawatt Hour

YEAR

t CO₂-e

MWh

INTENSITY

2014-15 258,813 13,349,646 0.000
2015-16 411,245 15,254,432 0.002
2016-17 497,400 16,220,912 0.000
2017-18 405,496 15,918,631 0.000
2018-19 700,162 15,853,456 0.000
2019-20 720,135 15,056,005 0.000
2020-21 654,569 15,118,703 0.000
2021-22 1,066,552 16,938,834 0.000
2022-23 1,232,822 16,568,170 0.000

Source: CER via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-23

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