Energy
The energy industry is the totality of all of the industries involved in the production and sale of energy, including fuel extraction, manufacturing, refining and distribution. Modern society consumes large amounts of fuel, and the energy industry is a crucial part of the infrastructure and maintenance of society in almost all countries.
Global Wind Speed 100m Above Ground Level
High resolution wind speed map from Global Wind Atlas 2.0 (see citation) rescaled to slightly lower resolution for display (5km resolution)
Global Wind Speed 200m Above Ground Level
High resolution wind speed map from Global Wind Atlas 2.0 (see citation) rescaled to slightly lower resolution for display (5km resolution)
Global Wind Speed 50m Above Ground Level
High resolution wind speed map from Global Wind Atlas 2.0 (see citation) rescaled to slightly lower resolution for display (5km resolution)
Solar Radiation - April 1970-2000 Mean 30s
Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5800 K. About half of the radiation is in the visible short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The other half is mostly in the near-infrared part, with some in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.
Solar Radiation - August 1970-2000 Mean 30s
Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5800 K. About half of the radiation is in the visible short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The other half is mostly in the near-infrared part, with some in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.