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Carbon Intensity
Carbon intensity measures CO2 emissions per unit of electricity consumed, expressed in gCO2/kWh.
Definition
Carbon intensity is the measure of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per unit of electricity generated, expressed in grams of CO2 per kilowatt-hour (gCO2/kWh). The global average is ~475 gCO2/kWh, but varies dramatically: Norway (30, hydro), France (85, nuclear), Morocco (350, mixed), Poland (700, coal), UAE (500, gas). Harch Corp achieves a blended carbon intensity of 47 gCO2/kWh — among the lowest in the world — by powering its datacenters with solar and wind energy. This makes Morocco an ideal location for sustainable AI infrastructure.
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Related Terms
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Renewable Energy
Renewable energy comes from natural sources that replenish — solar, wind, hydro, geothermal.