Sun Metals Solar Farm is a 124 MW solar power plant located in Australia, operated by Sun Metals Corporation PTY. The facility converts sunlight into electricity, contributing to Australia's growing renewable energy sector. It ranks as the 13th largest solar plant in Australia. With 124 MW, it represents 0.22% 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 increasingly important in Australia’s energy mix, especially in sunny regions. The Sun Metals Solar Farm utilizes the high solar irradiance typical of Queensland to generate renewable electricity. It is located in the Townsville area, approximately 20 km from the city center.
8 years old
Australia, Oceania
- 187. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #9,153 worldwide by installed capacity
- #228 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Australia
8 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Sun Metals Corporation PTY operates 1 plants totalling 124 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 2,197 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sun Metals Solar Farm is a solar power plant producing approximately 196 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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