Power Plants Dataset
28,664 plants
164 countries
15 primary fuel types
Global Energy & Development
Power Infrastructure and Human Progress
By Fatima Tu Zahra
A two-part interactive story linking global power systems with GDP, life expectancy, and population change.
The Story
Energy shapes economies and everyday life. This project explores where power is produced, which fuels dominate, and how infrastructure aligns with development outcomes.
Key Questions:
- Where are the world's power plants, and what fuel sources dominate different regions?
- How does energy capacity correlate with economic and social development?
- What patterns emerge when examining energy, GDP, and life expectancy together?
Data Summary
Development Datasets
GDP: 193 countries (1800-2100)
Life Expectancy: 193 countries (1960-2023)
Population: 195 countries (1800-2100)
Part 1: Global Energy Infrastructure
Visualizing the World's Power Generation Capacity and Fuel Types
Explore where plants are concentrated, which fuels dominate by region, and how capacity is distributed across nations.
Part 2: Development Through Time
Exploring GDP, Life Expectancy, and Population Dynamics Across Nations
Track how countries move through GDP, life expectancy, and population over time, and compare regional development paths.