What Powers Europe?

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Start with this working configuration

Keep the geography and setup, then replace the values or adjust the styling.

Map
Hex tile map
Geography
European Union
Dataset
27 mapped places · Categorical values
Rendering
Equal-size hex tiles with classified color

Includes: 8 selectable variables · map/table toggle · map labels

Data you need

  • A place or boundary identifier that matches European Union.
  • A category for each area, such as a group, class, status, or type.
  • Consistent category names so the legend does not split equivalent groups.
  • A title, units, source, and short note explaining definitions or limitations.

How to make a similar map

  1. Prepare one row per mapped place and match it to European Union; use stable geographic codes when available.
  2. Upload the CSV and confirm the location and value fields in Data check. Remove duplicates or unmatched rows before continuing.
  3. Include the related value columns, give each series a clear viewer label and units, and choose the series that opens first.
  4. Choose the hex tile map so every area has equal visual weight, then keep the category legend and labels concise.
  5. Add labels, stat cards, and source notes only where they aid interpretation. Use the map/table toggle when both views matter but space is limited.

Try this map style with

These datasets can use the same geography and visual setup.

  • Leading transport mode and modal shares
  • Dominant export sector and sector shares
  • Household heating sources by country

Source and limitations

Eurostat, nrg_bal_peh, gross electricity generation, 2024. Retrieved September 2026.

EU-27 only. Largest means the leading one of seven source groups, not necessarily a majority. Fossil fuels and biofuels each combine several fuels; shares follow Eurostat’s chart grouping and may not sum to exactly 100% after rounding. Electricity generation is not total energy use or electricity consumption.

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