🎓 Leading States With Universities in AU. Nearly 37% of Oil Energy Use in Germany. France’s Nuclear Power Hub.
Chart of the Day #474 Looks at the Number of Australian Universities by State, the Energy Consumption of Germany, and Nuclear Reactors in France.
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Today's Topics
🎓 Higher Education. New South Wales led with the most Australian universities
🍃 Green Skills. Oil led primary energy consumption in Germany
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. Gravelines had the most nuclear reactors in France
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🎓 New South Wales Led With the Most Australian Universities
New South Wales hosts the most universities at ten, followed by Victoria and Queensland, with eight each. The data highlights higher education concentration along Australia’s eastern region, where population and research investment remain strongest. Australia’s higher education system is globally recognized for its research excellence, strong international student base, and focus on innovation driven skills. National universities such as the Australian National University bridge federal research and policy goals under the Department of Education’s Universities Accord reforms.
🍃 Oil Led Primary Energy Consumption in Germany
Oil accounted for nearly 37% of Germany’s primary energy use in 2024, followed by natural gas and renewables. The data marks a continuing but gradual shift from fossil fuels despite efficiency gains. Renewables’ share rose modestly, supported by expanded solar and wind capacity. Falling coal reliance reflects industry decarbonization efforts. Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs advances this transition under the Climate and Transformation Fund to meet 2045 net zero targets.
🏭 Gravelines Had the Most Nuclear Reactors in France
France operates 56 nuclear reactors across 18 sites, led by Gravelines with six units. The data reflects a regionally balanced energy infrastructure built for national grid stability. Bugey, Tricastin, and Paluel each host four reactors, underscoring decades of centralized investment in nuclear energy. With ageing plants and rising energy demand, France’s Energy Ministry is expanding the EPR2 reactor program to modernize capacity and sustain its low carbon electricity mix.
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