Electricity Maps: Live carbon intensity and power sources of electricity grids worldwide. Global Solar Atlas: Solar energy potential for anywhere on Earth.
| Electricity Maps | Global Solar Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Infrastructure & Energy Maps | Infrastructure & Energy Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Static archive |
| Data source | Grid operators and transmission system data | Solargis models |
| Made by | Electricity Maps | Solargis and World Bank |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Electricity Maps
- Live carbon intensity by grid zone
- Electricity mix by source
- Power imports and exports
- History
What you can do with Global Solar Atlas
- Solar irradiation maps
- Estimated PV output
- Site reports
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.