Kandahar JOL is a 10 MW solar power plant in Afghanistan, with no specified operator or commissioning year. Ranked #1 of 2 solar plants in Afghanistan, Kandahar JOL represents 50% of the country's total solar capacity of 20 MW. The largest solar plant in Afghanistan is Kandahar DOG at 10 MW, making Kandahar JOL equal in size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kandahar DOG (10 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Afghanistan, approximately 500 km from Kabul.
11 years old
Afghanistan, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kandahar JOL is a solar power plant producing approximately 16 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Afghanistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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