The Global Energy Monitor’s Power Tracker is an interactive map displaying nearly 18,000 power stations worldwide, categorized by type. By using filter controls, you can explore the distribution of various power sources globally. Surprisingly, Germany remains heavily reliant on coal despite western Europe’s shift towards renewables. Wind power stations avoid mountainous regions like the Alps and Pyrenees, possibly due to variable wind conditions and aesthetic concerns. Hydro-power stations are exceptions, with installations in these areas. Nuclear power stations in France and the US are largely inland, while countries with coastlines like China and Japan place theirs near the sea for cooling.
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