Emissions associated with electricity grids fluctuate over time, as grids can change from renewable-powered to fossil fuel-powered quickly. However, many electricity emissions estimates use a yearly average that does not reflect this variability. Electricity Maps is a data platform that tracks carbon emissions of electricity grids in real time to provide more accurate estimates of electricity-related emissions.
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O.C. is the Founder and CEO of Electricity Maps ApS and the owner and operator of the Electricity Maps API and app.
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Corradi, O. Mapping global electricity emissions in real time. Nat. Rev. Clean Technol. 1, 230–231 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44359-025-00053-1
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