Worldwide primary energy consumption in 2001
| Value | 4.25E+20 J |
|---|---|
| Organism | Biosphere |
| Reference | Nocera, D. Lewis, N. Powering the planet: Chemical Challenges in solar energy utilization. PNAS 2006. 103(43) p.15729 left column 2nd paragraphPubMed ID17043226 |
| Primary Source | Energy Information Administration (2005) Annual Energy Outlook (US Dept of Energy, Washington, DC) |
| Comments | In 2001, worldwide primary energy consumption was 425?10^18 J, which is an average energy consumption rate of 13.5 terawatt (TW) |
| Entered by | Phil Mongiovi |
| ID | 101693 |