What is electricitymaps?
Electricitymaps is an interactive tool that visualizes and compares the carbon footprint and electricity production of different countries.
How do I use electricitymaps?
Simply type in the name of a country or select it from the drop-down menu to view its electricity production and carbon emissions data.
What information does electricitymaps provide?
Electricitymaps provides real-time data on electricity production by source and carbon emissions for different countries.
Why isn't my country shown on electricitymaps?
Electricitymaps only shows data for countries with reliable electricity production data.
How often is the data on electricitymaps updated?
The data on electricitymaps is updated every hour.
Why can't I see specific data for my state/province?
Electricitymaps only displays data for whole countries, not smaller regions within a country.
Can I compare multiple countries on electricitymaps?
Yes, you can compare up to five countries at a time on electricitymaps.
Why is the data on electricitymaps different from other sources?
Electricitymaps uses real-time data from official sources, while other sources may use outdated or estimated data.
Can I embed electricitymaps on my website?
Yes, electricitymaps offers an embed tool that allows you to include their visualization on your website.
How accurate is the data on electricitymaps?
The data on electricitymaps is as accurate as the official sources it is taken from.
Why is my country's carbon footprint so high on electricitymaps?
Your country's carbon footprint on electricitymaps is likely high due to a high reliance on fossil fuels for electricity production.
Can I use electricitymaps to track changes in a country's electricity production over time?
Yes, electricitymaps offers a feature that allows you to view electricity production data for a specific country over a certain period of time.
Why isn't the electricity production data for my country from the current day available?
Sometimes there may be a delay in updating the data on electricitymaps due to slower data collection from official sources.
Does electricitymaps have data for renewable energy sources?
Yes, electricitymaps displays data for renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydro.
Can I download the data from electricitymaps?
Yes, electricitymaps offers downloadable csv files of the data shown on their website.
Is electricitymaps free to use?
Yes, electricitymaps is a free resource for anyone to use.
Why can't I access electricitymaps on my mobile device?
Electricitymaps is currently only optimized for desktop use, but you may still be able to access it on your mobile device.
Is electricitymaps available in languages other than English?
Yes, electricitymaps offers multiple language options, including Spanish, French, and German.
Can I suggest a feature or report a problem with electricitymaps?
Yes, electricitymaps has a "feedback" feature where you can suggest improvements or report issues.
Is electricitymaps affiliated with any organizations?
Electricitymaps is independently developed and not affiliated with any organizations.
Can I support electricitymaps financially?
Yes, electricitymaps offers the option for individuals to support their work through donations.
How can I stay updated on the latest news and developments with electricitymaps?
You can follow electricitymaps on social media or sign up for their newsletter.
Is there a user guide or tutorial for using electricitymaps?
Yes, electricitymaps has a user guide available on their website and also offers tutorial videos on their YouTube channel.
Why am I getting an error message when trying to access electricitymaps?
There may be a temporary issue with the website, but if the problem persists, you may need to clear your browser's cache or try accessing it from a different browser.
Why is there a discrepancy between the data on electricitymaps and my country's official sources?
This could be due to the use of different methodologies in collecting and reporting data.
Can I use electricitymaps for educational purposes?
Yes, electricitymaps is a great resource for educational purposes and offers a "teachers" section on their website with special features for educators.
