DeGrussa is a 10.6 MW solar power plant in Australia, operational since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #61 of 83 solar plants in Australia, it represents 0.02% of the country's total solar capacity of 56,058 MW. Nearby plants include Plutonic Gold Mine (28 MW, Gas). The plant is located in Western Australia, approximately 900 km northeast of Perth.
11 years old
Australia, Oceania
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
DeGrussa is a solar power plant producing approximately 17 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
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source
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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