Pirapora II is a 115 MW solar power plant located in Brazil. This facility generates electricity from solar energy and contributes to the growing renewable energy sector in the country. Commissioned in 2018, it is part of Brazil's efforts to diversify its energy sources. It ranks as the 8th largest solar plant in Brazil. With 115 MW, it represents 6.59% of Brazil's total solar capacity of 1,745 MW. Brazil has 24 solar plants with a combined capacity of 1,745 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant in Brazil, Ituverava at 210 MW, Pirapora II is approximately 55% the size. Solar energy is becoming increasingly important in Brazil's energy mix, contributing to around 1.5% of the total electricity generation. The country's geographic conditions, with high solar irradiation, support the development of solar power plants. Pirapora II is located in the state of Minas Gerais, approximately 300 km from the city of Belo Horizonte.
9 years old
Brazil, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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