The Jinchuan K power plant is a prominent solar energy facility located in China at coordinates 38.5850, 102.1570. With a capacity of 250 MW, this power generation facility plays a significant role in the country's renewable energy strategy. Solar energy, harnessed through photovoltaic panels, is a rapidly growing component of China’s energy landscape, and Jinchuan K exemplifies the shift towards sustainable power sources. Commissioned in a period of increasing environmental awareness, the plant contributes to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security in the region. The location of Jinchuan K is strategically advantageous, benefiting from ample sunlight exposure, which maximizes energy generation potential. This facility not only aids in supplying clean energy to the local grid but also supports China’s broader goals of achieving peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality in the coming decades. As a part of a growing network of solar power plants, Jinchuan K underscores the importance of solar technology in diversifying the energy mix and fostering economic development while maintaining ecological integrity.
8 years old
China, Asia
- 1,179. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #6,657 worldwide by installed capacity
- #97 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
8 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
China Energy Investment Corporation operates 223 plants totalling 12,346 MW
71 plants within 100 km, 7,454 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Jinchuan K is a solar power plant producing approximately 394 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
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