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Exercises
For all the exercises below, assume that the worldwide total amount of electricity
generated is 20,200 TWh per year.
In 2010, the worldwide installed hydroelectricity power was 1,010 GW. Assume a capacity factor for
hydropower of 40%. What percentage of the total electricity generation worldwide was covered by hydropower
in 2010?
In 2010, the worldwide installed nuclear power was 380 GW. Assume a capacity factor for nuclear power of
90%. What percentage of the total electricity generation worldwide was covered by nuclear power in 2010?
In 2012, the worldwide installed wind power was 280 GW. Assume a capacity factor for wind power of 30%.
What percentage of the total electricity generation worldwide was covered by wind energy in 2012?
In 2013, the worldwide installed solar power was 140 GW. Assume a capacity factor for solar power of 15%.
What percentage of the total electricity generation worldwide was covered by solar energy in 2013?