Oued el Ma is a 20 MW solar power plant in Algeria, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #9 of 27 solar plants in Algeria, Oued el Ma's 20 MW represents 2.05% of Algeria's total solar capacity of 976 MW. The largest solar plant in Algeria is Adrar at 231 MW, making Oued el Ma 11.55 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ain Djasser (520 MW, Gas) and Hauts Plateaux Est (73.8 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Algeria's northern region, approximately 90 km southeast of Algiers.
Algeria, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Algeria- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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