Oakey 2 is a 55 MW solar power plant in Australia, commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is one of 83 solar plants in the country. This facility contributes 0.1% of Australia's total solar capacity of 56,058 MW. Ranked #39 of 83 solar plants in Australia, Oakey 2's 55 MW is a minor portion of the country's solar energy output. The largest solar plant in Australia is the Western Green Energy Hub at 50,000 MW, making this facility 909 times smaller. Nearby plants include Oakey Power Station (346 MW, Gas), Oakey (282 MW, Gas), and Oakey 1 (25 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Queensland, approximately 150 km from the nearest major city, Toowoomba.
11 years old
Australia, Oceania
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Oakey 2 is a solar power plant producing approximately 87 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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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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