tCO2 MWh to kg CO2 kWh

Conversion Formula:

\[ \text{kgCO2/kWh} = \frac{\text{tCO2} \times 1000}{\text{E\_MWh}} \]

CO2 Intensity (kg/kWh):

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1. What is tCO2 MWh to kg CO2 kWh Conversion?

Definition: This calculator converts carbon dioxide emissions per megawatt-hour to kilograms of CO2 per kilowatt-hour.

Purpose: It helps energy professionals and environmental analysts compare emission intensities across different energy sources.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{kgCO2/kWh} = \frac{\text{tCO2} \times 1000}{\text{E\_MWh} \times 1000} \]

Where:

kgCO2/kWh — Kilograms of CO2 per kilowatt-hour
tCO2 — Tonnes of CO2 emitted
E_MWh — Energy produced in megawatt-hours

Explanation: The formula converts tonnes to kilograms (×1000) and megawatt-hours to kilowatt-hours (×1000).

3. Importance of CO2 Intensity Calculation

Details: This conversion allows for standardized comparison of carbon intensity across different power generation methods.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total CO2 emissions in tonnes and the total energy produced in MWh. All values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why convert to kg/kWh?
A: kg/kWh is a standard unit for comparing carbon intensity across different energy sources and technologies.

Q2: What's a typical value for coal power?
A: Coal plants typically emit about 0.8-1.0 kg CO2 per kWh.

Q3: How does this compare to natural gas?
A: Natural gas plants typically emit about 0.4-0.5 kg CO2 per kWh.

Q4: What about renewable energy?
A: Most renewables (solar, wind, hydro) have operational emissions near 0 kg CO2 per kWh.

Q5: Does this include lifecycle emissions?
A: No, this only calculates direct operational emissions. Lifecycle analysis would include manufacturing, construction, etc.