Yanshan 2 is a 30 MW solar power plant located in China, operational since its commissioning. It is one of 1,329 solar plants in the country, which collectively generate 54,642 MW. Ranked #447 of 1,329 solar plants in China, Yanshan 2 accounts for 0.05% of the nation's solar capacity. The largest solar facility in China is Ili Kazakh I at 1,000 MW, making Yanshan 2 33.3 times smaller. Within 50 km, nearby plants include Huadian Yunnan Mengzi Duogu Phase 1 (49 MW, Wind), TBEA YN (30 MW, Solar), and Yunnan Heier (25 MW, Hydro). The plant is situated in Yunnan Province, approximately 300 km southwest of Kunming.
10 years old
China, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Yanshan 2 is a solar power plant producing approximately 47 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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