Korea - Alternative and nuclear energy (% of total energy use)

Alternative and nuclear energy (% of total energy use) in Korea was 15.96 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 44 years was 18.49 in 2005, while its lowest value was 0.44 in 1977.

Definition: Clean energy is noncarbohydrate energy that does not produce carbon dioxide when generated. It includes hydropower and nuclear, geothermal, and solar power, among others.

Source: IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA 2014 (http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp), subject to https://www.iea.org/t&c/termsandconditions/

See also:

Year Value
1971 0.67
1972 0.64
1973 0.51
1974 0.70
1975 0.59
1976 0.57
1977 0.44
1978 2.20
1979 2.56
1980 2.61
1981 2.44
1982 2.68
1983 5.51
1984 6.46
1985 8.81
1986 12.69
1987 16.28
1988 14.53
1989 16.16
1990 15.40
1991 15.01
1992 13.55
1993 12.48
1994 11.76
1995 12.27
1996 12.44
1997 11.95
1998 15.26
1999 15.83
2000 15.36
2001 15.59
2002 15.91
2003 17.02
2004 16.68
2005 18.49
2006 18.46
2007 17.11
2008 17.65
2009 17.15
2010 15.87
2011 15.86
2012 15.25
2013 14.16
2014 15.61
2015 15.96

Development Relevance: Alternative energy is produced without the undesirable consequences of the burning of fossil fuels, such as high carbon dioxide emissions, which is considered to be the major contributing factor of global warming. Past few decade have seen a rise in global investment in renewable energy, led by wind and solar. In transport, major car companies are adding hybrid and full-electric vehicles to their product lines and many governments have launched plans to encourage consumers to buy these vehicles Fossil fuels continue to outpace alternative and renewable energy growth. Coal has been the fastest-growing global energy source, meeting about one-half of new electricity demand. Total energy use refers to the use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels (such as electricity and refined petroleum products). It includes energy from combustible renewables and waste - solid biomass and animal products, gas and liquid from biomass, and industrial and municipal waste. Biomass is any plant matter used directly as fuel or converted into fuel, heat, or electricity. Governments in many countries are increasingly aware of the urgent need to make better use of the world's energy resources. Improved energy efficiency is often the most economic and readily available means of improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Limitations and Exceptions: The IEA makes these estimates in consultation with national statistical offices, oil companies, electric utilities, and national energy experts. The IEA occasionally revises its time series to reflect political changes, and energy statistics undergo continual changes in coverage or methodology as more detailed energy accounts become available. Breaks in series are therefore unavoidable.

Statistical Concept and Methodology: Energy data are compiled by the International Energy Agency (IEA). IEA data for economies that are not members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are based on national energy data adjusted to conform to annual questionnaires completed by OECD member governments.

Aggregation method: Weighted average

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Environment Indicators

Sub-Topic: Energy production & use