Electricity Sector in Norway - Fuel Mix Disclosure

Fuel Mix Disclosure

Average fuel mix for electricity consumption in Norway

Fossil (42.2%) Hydro (35.8%) Nuclear (21.5%) Biomass (0.4%) Wind (0.1%) Solar (0.0%)

The annual share of renewable electricity in the Norwegian market dropped in 2010 to 24%. It is expected that this share has declined further in 2011. Consumer who do not purchase renewable electricity, will get more than 75% from non-renewable sources such as coal, gas and nuclear power.

Source percentage (2010)
Fossil 42.2%
Hydroelectricity 35.8%
Nuclear power 21.5%
Biomass 0.4%
Wind power 0.1%
Solar power 0.0%
CO2 286 g/kWh
Nuclear waste 0.0022 g/kWh

This is the result of Norway exporting the bulk of its Guarantees of Origin.

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