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GoSP} 150150 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

The GoSP} 150 power generation facility is an emerging player in China's solar energy sector, ranked 1321st among the 4430 power plants across the nation. With a capacity of 150 MW, it proudly claims the title of the 38th largest solar plant out of 1329 solar facilities in China, emphasizing its importance in the quest for renewable energy. This facility employs cutting-edge photovoltaic technology to convert sunlight into electricity, contributing to the gradual shift away from coal, which remains the dominant fuel in China's energy profile. Located in Qinghai province, the GoSP} 150 is surrounded by a robust array of nearby power plants, including the GoSP} CTGNE with a substantial capacity of 500 MW and other solar facilities like GoSP} CSP (200 MW) and GoSP} 100 (100.2 MW). This concentration of solar plants indicates a regional commitment to harnessing solar energy and reflects the province's abundant solar resources. In comparison to the national average, where the total capacity per plant is considerably larger, the GoSP} 150 contributes a small yet significant 0.009% of China’s overall capacity. As part of a broader national strategy to increase renewable energy generation, this facility plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability within the energy sector. Operated by a key player in the renewable energy market, the GoSP} 150 facility is part of an ongoing evolution in China’s energy landscape since its commissioning. With a growing emphasis on clean energy, the GoSP} 150 is well-positioned to impact the local economy positively, generate jobs, and foster technological advancements in solar power.

Capacity
150 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
China National Energy Administration
Location
36.3920°, 95.1550°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,322. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #8,356 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #170 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

China National Energy Administration operates 79 plants totalling 7,540 MW

Regional density

65 plants within 100 km, 2,622 MW combined

Nearest plant: GoSP} 100 (1.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wiki-Solar

Location

Coordinates:: 36.392000, 95.155000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

GoSP} 150 is a solar power plant producing approximately 237 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
China
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
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