Shandan C is a 50 MW solar power plant in China, operational since its commissioning. This facility represents 0.09% of China's total solar capacity of 54,642 MW from 1,329 plants. The largest solar plant in China is Ili Kazakh I at 1,000 MW, making Shandan C 20 times smaller. Ranked #209 of 1,329 solar plants in China, Shandan C's 50 MW contributes a small fraction of the national solar capacity. The largest solar facility, Ili Kazakh I, is 20 times larger than Shandan C, showcasing the vast solar energy potential in the country. Nearby plants include GEPIC Zhangye power station (650 MW, Coal), Xiaogushan (102 MW, Hydro), and Minle C (55 MW, Solar). The plant is located in Gansu Province, approximately 800 km west of Beijing.
10 years old
China, Asia
- 1,790. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #13,085 worldwide by installed capacity
- #822 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
10 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
China Energy Investment Corporation operates 223 plants totalling 12,346 MW
29 plants within 100 km, 1,713 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Shandan C is a solar power plant producing approximately 79 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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