Karadzhalovo is a 50 MW solar power plant in Bulgaria, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 23 solar plants in Bulgaria, it represents 17.91% of the country's total solar capacity of 279 MW. The largest solar plant in Bulgaria is Pobeda at 51 MW, making Karadzhalovo 1.02 times smaller. Nearby plants include Maritsa 3 power station (120 MW, Coal) and Zdravets (16.2 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Plovdiv Province, approximately 150 km from Sofia.
11 years old
Bulgaria, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Bulgaria- Continent
- Europe
- 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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