Cerro Dominador Solar Thermal Plant— 114.4 MW Solar
Cerro Dominador Solar Thermal Plant is a 114.4 MW solar power facility located in Chile, commissioned in 2021. The plant generates electricity using solar energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It ranks as the 10th largest solar plant in Chile. With a capacity of 114.4 MW, it represents 2.57% of Chile's total solar capacity of 4,458 MW. Chile has 81 solar plants with a combined capacity of 4,458 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant, Copiapó Solar Project at 390 MW, Cerro Dominador is approximately 29% the size. Solar energy is becoming increasingly significant in Chile, providing around 14% of the total electricity generation. The Cerro Dominador plant is strategically located to maximize solar exposure in the Atacama Desert region. It is situated approximately 50 km from the city of Calama in northern Chile.
5 years old
Chile, South America
- 74. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #9,499 worldwide by installed capacity
- #243 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.36% of the installed capacity of Chile
5 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Abengoa Solar operates 13 plants totalling 695 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 1,906 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Cerro Dominador Solar Thermal Plant is a solar power plant producing approximately 180 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
Chile- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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