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Blizhnyaya Rechitsa55 MW Solar

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Blizhnyaya Rechitsa is a 55 MW solar power plant in Belarus, commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is one of 7 solar plants in the country. This facility accounts for 23.62% of Belarus's total solar capacity of 233 MW. Ranked #2 of 7 solar plants in Belarus, Blizhnyaya Rechitsa's 55 MW is a significant portion of the country's solar energy output. The largest solar plant in Belarus is Blizhnyaya Rechitsa 2 at 109 MW, making this facility 1.98 times smaller. The nearest plant is Blizhnyaya Rechitsa 2 (109 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Gomel region, approximately 150 km from the capital city, Minsk.

Capacity
55 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Belenergo
Location
53.6400°, 31.5500°

Belarus, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 53.640000, 31.550000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Belarus
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
BelarusEnergy Profile
24
Total Plants
8.5 GW
Total Capacity
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