Renewable Energy

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CO₂ Emissions Avoided

Carbon saved by generating clean energy instead of fossil power.

Formula

m = E \times f

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Variables

mCO₂ avoided (kg)

EClean energy (kWh)

fGrid emission factor (kg/kWh)

Example

5000 kWh × 0.4 kg/kWh = 2000 kg CO₂ saved

Did You Know?

A single home solar system can avoid several tonnes of CO₂ a year — comparable to planting dozens of trees.

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