World Power Plants

Liddell Solar Thermal9.3 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Liddell Solar Thermal is a 9.3 MW solar power plant in Australia, operated by Macquarie Generation. Commissioned in 2013, it is part of the country's solar energy initiatives. Ranked #65 of 83 solar plants in Australia, this facility accounts for 0.02% of Australia's total solar capacity of 56,058 MW. Nearby plants within 50 km include Bayswater Power Station (2,640 MW, Coal), Bayswater (2,640 MW, Coal), and Liddell (2,200 MW, Coal). The facility is located in New South Wales, approximately 150 km northwest of Sydney.

Capacity
9.3 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Macquarie Generation
Location
-32.3761°, 150.9797°

Australia, Oceania

Context & rankings
  • 472. largest of 678 plants in Australia
  • #24,977 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #4,399 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of Australia
Operator portfolio

Macquarie Generation operates 4 plants totalling 4,899 MW

Regional density

17 plants within 100 km, 9,339 MW combined

Nearest plant: Liddell (0.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -32.376100, 150.979700
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Liddell Solar Thermal is a solar power plant producing approximately 15 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
SolarCoalGasHydro
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