World Power Plants

Jiangshan A150 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Jiangshan A stands as the 1321st largest power generation facility in China, a notable feat given the vast landscape of 4430 plants across the nation. This solar power facility, boasting a capacity of 150 MW, ranks 38th among the 1329 solar plants in China, highlighting its significance in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Situated in Zhejiang province at coordinates 28.5330, 118.5250, Jiangshan A contributes to the local energy mix, which is predominantly coal-based, with the country's total capacity exceeding 1,603,494 MW. This facility's output represents a small yet important segment of the national capacity, underscoring China's ongoing transition from a coal-heavy energy landscape to one increasingly fueled by renewable sources. The nearby Juhua Quzhou Complex power station, with its 315 MW coal capacity, and Hunanzhen hydro facility at 270 MW, illustrate the existing energy cluster's reliance on conventional fuels, contrasting sharply with Jiangshan A's solar-generated power. Additional nearby solar plants, like Dalikoucun A (35 MW) and Liubanling A (20 MW), indicate a burgeoning interest in solar energy in the region, albeit at much smaller scales compared to Jiangshan A. Despite being surrounded by fossil fuel plants, Jiangshan A plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable energy solutions in Zhejiang province, paving the way for future developments in renewable technology. The facility is a testament to China's commitment to diversifying its energy sources and reducing carbon emissions, contributing not only to regional energy needs but also supporting national goals of sustainability and environmental protection.

Capacity
150 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
China National Building Material Group
Location
28.5330°, 118.5250°

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

8 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

China National Building Material Group operates 55 plants totalling 4,115 MW

Regional density

20 plants within 100 km, 1,075 MW combined

Nearest plant: Wujishan A (13.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wiki-Solar

Location

Coordinates:: 28.533000, 118.525000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Jiangshan A 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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