Energy Flow Sankey Diagram

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Visualize how energy, materials, or resources flow through systems with proportional arrows that show volume at a glance. This template makes it easy to spot where the biggest flows occur, identify losses or inefficiencies, and communicate complex transformations visually. Perfect for sustainability reports, process optimization, or explaining resource allocation to stakeholders.

How to create an Energy Flow Sankey Diagram

To create an energy flow sankey diagram, follow these steps:

01.
Define your system
Identify what flows through your system (energy, materials, money, data).
02.
List sources and destinations
Determine where flows originate and where they end up.
03.
Measure flow volumes
Gather quantitative data for each flow — the numbers determine arrow thickness.
04.
Identify transformations
Map how inputs convert into outputs (e.g., bio-conversion into gas, solid, losses).
05.
Create flow connections
Add source-to-destination pairs with their corresponding values.
06.
Check proportions
Ensure arrow widths accurately represent relative flow sizes.
07.
Verify conservation
Confirm that inputs equal outputs plus any losses or accumulation.
08.
Review & share
Use the diagram in efficiency analyses, environmental reports, or to communicate resource management strategies.

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Sankey DiagramEnergy FlowResource ManagementProcess EfficiencySustainabilityMaterial FlowLoss AnalysisSystems Visualization

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