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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: Biomass

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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

2014-15 108,794 1,379,124 0.065
2015-16 108,569 1,334,429 0.067
2016-17 116,723 1,387,046 0.070
2017-18 114,027 1,513,520 0.064
2018-19 112,268 1,568,437 0.060
2019-20 111,410 1,498,672 0.063
2020-21 131,865 1,434,301 0.081
2021-22 120,977 1,259,633 0.084
2022-23 117,547 1,268,273 0.081

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

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