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Enbridge Tilbury5 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Enbridge Tilbury is a 5 MW solar power plant in Canada, operated by Enbridge Inc since its commissioning. Ranked #128 of 147 solar plants in Canada, Enbridge Tilbury represents 0.29% of Canada's total solar capacity of 1,727 MW. The largest solar plant in Canada is Sol-Luce Kingston at 100 MW, making Enbridge Tilbury 20 times smaller. Nearby plants include South Kent (270 MW, Wind) and Comber East / West (165.6 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Ontario, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
5 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Enbridge Inc
Location
42.2741°, -82.4267°

Canada, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 42.274100, -82.426700
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
CanadaEnergy Profile
1,334
Total Plants
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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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