Countries by Energy Sources

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Here is a brief overview of the top energy sources by country:

• United States: The United States relies primarily on fossil fuels such as petroleum, natural gas, and coal to generate electricity.
• China: China is the world’s largest consumer of coal, but it is also rapidly expanding its use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
• Russia: Russia is a major producer of oil and natural gas, which it exports to other countries.
• India: India is heavily dependent on coal for electricity generation, but it is also investing in renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
• Japan: Japan relies on a mix of fossil fuels (primarily oil and natural gas) and nuclear power to generate electricity.
• Canada: Canada is a major producer of hydroelectric power and also relies on oil and natural gas for energy.
• Germany: Germany has made significant investments in renewable energy sources like wind and solar, but it still relies on coal, natural gas, and nuclear power.
• Brazil: Brazil is a major producer of hydropower and also relies on biofuels for energy.
• South Korea: South Korea relies heavily on nuclear power, but it is also expanding its use of renewable energy sources like solar.
• Iran: Iran is a major producer of oil and natural gas, which it uses for both domestic energy production and export.