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Table 3 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission rates for various power-generation technologies considered [28]

From: Supply optimization based on society’s cost of electricity and a calibrated demand model for future renewable energy transition in Niger

Technology

GHG emissions rates (kg CO2eq/MWh)

Hydroelectric facility

0.5–152

Natural gas-fired power plant

400–500

Oil-fired power plant

790–900

Coal-fired power plant

900–1200