Lop A is a 60 MW solar power plant located in China. It is among 1,329 solar plants in the country, contributing to a total solar capacity of 54,642 MW. This facility also represents 0.11% of China's solar capacity. Ranked #159 of 1,329 solar plants in China, Lop A's capacity is a minor part of the overall solar landscape. The largest solar plant in China is Ili Kazakh I at 1,000 MW, making Lop A about 16.7 times smaller. The nearest plant is Huawei Hetian power station, which has a capacity of 270 MW and operates on coal. Lop A is situated in the Xinjiang region, approximately 300 km from the nearest major city.
China, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Lop A is a solar power plant producing approximately 95 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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