For my final data visualization project, I chose to work with a data set about California power plants. I decided to work with this dataset because I didn't know a lot about power and the distribution of them across California
In my visualization, the data is represented as different-sized dots. To interact with the visualization, try hovering over the dots, it will show you the kind of energy and the company that runs that power plant.
One interesting thing I noticed during this project is that there is a big range in capacity but most of the power plants are the same.
Something I still wonder about is why the data set is supposed to be for only California but it shows some power plants in Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.
The most challenging moment of this project was finding a way to code the size of the dot. This was challenging because there is such a range in capacity and the distribution is not even.
If I had more time, I would like to add more interactive pieces and display the type of energy with color
My proudest moment during this project was when I finally figured out how to code the size, I had been struggling not only with the logistics but also the coding itself.