World Power Plants

Clare Solar Farm130 MW Solar

SolarRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

Clare Solar Farm is a 130 MW solar power plant located in Australia, operated by FRV-Fotowatio Renewable Ventures. The facility contributes to the growing solar energy capacity in the region. It ranks as the 11th largest solar plant in Australia. With 130 MW, it represents 0.23% of the country's total solar capacity of 56,058 MW. Australia has 83 solar plants with a combined capacity of 56,058 MW. Solar energy is a rapidly expanding sector in Australia's energy mix, contributing to approximately 10% of the country's electricity generation. The abundant sunlight in Australia supports the feasibility of solar power projects. Clare Solar Farm is located in Queensland, approximately 1,500 km north of Sydney.

Capacity
130 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
FRV-Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
Location
-19.8398°, 147.2105°

Australia, Oceania

Context & rankings
  • 180. largest of 678 plants in Australia
  • #8,983 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #217 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.08% of the installed capacity of Australia
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

FRV-Fotowatio Renewable Ventures operates 2 plants totalling 190 MW

Regional density

17 plants within 100 km, 2,518 MW combined

Nearest plant: Haughton River Solar Farm (20.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -19.839800, 147.210500
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Clare Solar Farm is a solar power plant producing approximately 205 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
Australia
Continent
Oceania
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

AustraliaEnergy Profile

678
Total Plants
156.6 GW
Total Capacity
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