Yumbo is a 9.8 MW solar power plant in Colombia, commissioned in 2021. Ranked #3 of 3 solar plants in Colombia, Yumbo's 9.8 MW represents 9.25% of the country's total solar capacity of 106 MW. The largest solar plant in Colombia is El Paso at 86 MW, making Yumbo 8.8% larger. Nearby plants within 50 km include Alto Anchicayá (355 MW, Hydro), TermoemCali (213 MW, Gas), and Termovalle (205 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Valle del Cauca region, approximately 20 km from Cali.
Colombia, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Colombia- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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