Microsoft’s Electricity Use Has Doubled Between 2020–2023

Microsoft aimed for carbon neutrality by 2030. Now its electricity use and carbon emissions are on the rise. Read more

Charted: The Countries Using the Most Energy per Capita

In 2023, the world consumed 2% more energy compared to 2022. Which countries consumed the most energy per capita? Read more

Charted: Big Tech Uses More Electricity Than Entire Countries

The AI revolution is demanding more electricity and Big Tech’s consumption is outpacing entire countries. Read more

Visualizing How the G20 Generates Electricity

Brazil leads the G20 in renewable electricity. Read more

The World’s Projected Energy Mix, 2018-2040

See how the world’s future energy mix is expected to change by 2040, using projections based on two different policy scenarios. Read more

Visualizing America’s Energy Use, in One Giant Chart

This incredible flow diagram shows how U.S. energy use broke down in 2019, including by source and end sector. Read more

Visualizing the Power Consumption of Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin mining requires significant amounts of energy, but what does this consumption look like when compared to countries and companies? Read more

Charted: $5 Trillion in Global Commodity Exports, by Sector

The energy sector accounts for 40% of the value of global commodity exports. And there’s a key product within it that dominates international trade. Read more

Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources is Now Cheaper than Ever

The cost of electricity from solar PV plants has decreased by 90% since 2009, highlighting the rapidly changing economics of electricity production. Read more

Ranked: Nuclear Power Production, by Country

Nuclear power accounted for 10% of global electricity generated in 2020. Here’s a look at the largest nuclear power producers. Read more