Share of Electricity Production from Solar

• This resource includes an interactive map and graphs that show the share of electricity production from solar, for countries around the world since 1985.
• Data is compiled by Our World Data and it is based on two sources: BP Statistical Review of World Energy and Ember.

Positives

• The interactive provides three different ways for students to explore data (chart, map, table).
• Students may choose to view data sets for various geographic locations and time periods.
• Related research and data are linked.
• The site explains how the data was collected.

Additional Prerequisites

• Learners need to be familiar with the different sources of electricity.
• Educator would need time to get familiar with this interactive media and decide on how to implement it with the learners.

Differentiation

• There are other related interactive maps for other sources of energy. 
• Can be used to create awareness about one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  

This resource depicts electricity production from solar in different countries from 1985-2020. Method used is relevant and suitable for teaching.