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
- 263. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,469 worldwide by installed capacity
- #238 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Brazil
9 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Canadian Solar operates 14 plants totalling 732 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 1,017 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Pirapora II is a solar power plant producing approximately 181 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
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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