What is Global Energy Monitor?
Global Energy Monitor tracks energy infrastructure worldwide, including coal plants, gas pipelines, LNG terminals, steel plants and solar and wind projects, with maps and open datasets.
Free Open data
Global Energy Monitor
Trackers and maps of coal, gas, oil and renewable projects worldwide
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Maps of power plants and projects by fuel
- Pipelines and terminals
- Downloadable trackers
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- GEM research
- Made by
- Global Energy Monitor (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Global Energy Monitor
- Use the map in each tracker to filter projects by status, such as proposed or operating.
Who it is for
Global Energy Monitor is especially useful for researchers & analysts and journalists.
Questions about Global Energy Monitor
Is Global Energy Monitor free?
Yes. Global Energy Monitor is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Global Energy Monitor?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Global Energy Monitor updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does Global Energy Monitor get its data?
GEM research.
Can I use Global Energy Monitor on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Global Energy Monitor?
Similar maps include Submarine Cable Map, Electricity Maps, OpenRailwayMap and Open Infrastructure Map. See the full list of Global Energy Monitor alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Global Energy Monitor. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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