Uyuni Colcha K is a 50 MW solar power plant in Bolivia, commissioned in 2016. It is located in the Potosí Department. Ranked #1 of 3 solar plants in Bolivia, Uyuni Colcha K represents 82.51% of the country's total solar capacity of 61 MW. The largest solar plant in Bolivia is Uyuni Colcha K at 50 MW, making it the only operational plant of its size. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is situated approximately 300 km southwest of La Paz.
7 years old
Bolivia, South America
- 10. largest of 26 plants in Bolivia
- #13,085 worldwide by installed capacity
- #822 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 3.18% of the installed capacity of Bolivia
7 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Bolivia Solar operates 1 plants totalling 50 MW
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Uyuni Colcha K is a solar power plant producing approximately 79 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
Bolivia- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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