Carbon emissions of different electricity supply technologies
IPCC AR5
Lifecycle emissions (average):
| Energy Source | g CO2e/kWh |
|---|---|
| Coal | 820 |
| Gas | 490 |
| Nuclear | 12 |
| Hydro | 24 |
| Solar PV rooftop | 41 |
| Wind onshore | 11 |
| Wind offshore | 12 |
Source: https://archive.ipcc.ch/pdf/assessment-report/ar5/wg3/ipcc_wg3_ar5_annex-iii.pdf