CO2 emission public grid
The total CO2 emission from a greenhouse is calculated according to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) where a greenhouse company is a standalone entity. This means that CO2 emissions from the public grid are primarily associated with fossil fuel power plants and therefore do not contribute to the emission of the greenhouse.
However, for more insight in the contribution of grid electricity to CO2 emissions, the simulator offers the possibility to add the grid emission to the total emission by enabling this option.
The CO2 emissions associated with the public electricity grid can vary significantly depending on the specific mix of energy sources used for electricity generation in a particular region or country. The primary factors influencing CO2 emissions from the electricity grid include the types of power plants used, their fuel sources, and the level of renewable energy integration.
It is important to note that the CO2 emissions from the public electricity grid can change over time as energy sources evolve and the grid transitions to cleaner energy technologies. Many countries are actively working to reduce CO2 emissions from their electricity grids by increasing the share of renewable energy, implementing stricter emissions regulations, and promoting energy conservation.
The graph below shows the CO2 emission of thepower sector in the European Union in 2022, by country (in grams of CO2 per kWh)
